FMG Repair Services has announced a significant investment in an innovative Health & Safety Mock Trial training programme, reinforcing its commitment to proactive risk management and leadership development across its UK-wide operations.
Funded through the Group’s annual insurance risk improvement programme, the initiative demonstrates the ongoing dedication to education, mitigation, and continuous improvement in workplace safety. Each year, the Group’s insurance arrangements are reviewed and renewed to ensure risk exposure is managed effectively. As part of this process, insurance partners provide an annual fund to support meaningful risk reduction activity.
In 2026, this funding is being used to deliver three fully funded, immersive Mock Trial training events for FMG Repair Services General Managers and Northgate Vehicle Hire Branch Managers, alongside selected operational leaders with Health & Safety responsibilities.
The exclusive in-person sessions will take place in Birmingham, Manchester and London, hosted by the businesses Central Insurance and Health & Safety Departments, in partnership with business insurers, Howden and Allianz, and panel solicitors, Clyde & Co. The programme offers a hands-on experience that takes participants through the full lifecycle of a workplace incident - from initial response to a live courtroom simulation.
Workplace safety remains a critical issue across Great Britain:
· 124 workers lost their lives in work-related accidents in 2024/25
· 680,000 non-fatal workplace injuries were reported
· 30% of RIDDOR injuries were caused by slips, trips, or falls - the single largest category
Against this backdrop, the investment underscores the importance of confident, visible leadership in preventing incidents and managing them effectively when they occur. The programme goes beyond theoretical compliance training, equipping operational leaders with practical insight into how their decisions may later be examined in legal proceedings.
The initiative represents a substantial investment in professional development and positions the businesses at the forefront of proactive Health & Safety engagement within the mobility and fleet services sector. By combining insurance-backed funding, legal expertise, and operational leadership development, the businesses continue to demonstrate that managing risk is not simply about compliance, just as integral are capability, culture and commitment.