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Score of 95.5/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
The data for Motors Insurance Company Limited shows that there has been a slight fluctuation in the average time taken to pay invoices over the past three periods. The company started with an average time of 14 days in 2018, then decreased to 12 days in 2019, and increased again to 13 days in 2021. However, overall, there has been a steady trend of paying invoices within 30 days and not exceeding the agreed terms.
The data for Motors Insurance Company Limited shows that there has been a low volatility in terms of the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days. This percentage has consistently remained at 100% for the past three periods. However, there has been some volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 31-60 days, as it decreased from 9% in 2020 to 6% in 2021, but then increased to 10% in 2022. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also fluctuated slightly, with a high of 7% in 2021 and a low of 0% in 2022.
In terms of the average time taken to pay invoices, Motors Insurance Company Limited has shown a slight increase from 12 days in 2021 to 13 days in 2022. However, this is still within a reasonable timeframe and the company has consistently paid invoices within 30 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained at 100% for the past three periods, indicating a strong trend of early payment. The company has also shown improvement in paying invoices within the agreed terms, as the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms has decreased from 63% in 2018 to 40% in 2021. The worst period for the company was in 2022, where the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days was highest at 7%.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 19 | 83% | 17% | 0% | 17% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 23 Jan 2025 | 18 | 85% | 8% | 7% | 15% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 23 Jul 2024 | 15 | 92% | 8% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 24 Jan 2024 | 14 | 93% | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 27 Jul 2023 | 13 | 92% | 8% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 26 Jan 2023 | 18 | 78% | 22% | 0% | 22% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 21 Jul 2022 | 17 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 12 | 90% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 13 | 93% | 0% | 7% | 40% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 14 | 88% | 6% | 6% | 31% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 11 | 91% | 9% | 0% | 38% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 10 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 16 | 94% | 0% | 6% | 36% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 01 Feb 2019 | 12 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 14 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 63% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The company’s standard payment term is 30 days. Shorter terms might be agreed with some suppliers when a contract is established.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
The main point of contact for disputes is the Accounts Payable Team. To resolve a dispute, the supplier is required to provide any missing information or a corrected invoice. Where necessary the Accounts Payable Team will refer to the Procurement team and/or the business manager who raised the order to resolve discrepancies.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Motors Insurance Company Limited is a private limited company registered in England, active since 1992. Companies House records classify its business under SIC code 65120, non-life insurance. The company was originally incorporated as Intercede 965 Limited before briefly trading as General Motors Insurance of Europe Limited, indicating origins connected to motor vehicle insurance underwriting. No further first-party description of current trading activity is available, but the SIC classification and naming history point to it operating within the non-life insurance sector, likely providing motor-related insurance cover. It remains registered with its office in Thornbury, West Yorkshire, and continues to file accounts and confirmation statements as an active company.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk