PP,
I am afraid I am not very conversant with current IR rules. Ring the local Tax office for better guidance or see a professional Tax advisor.
However I believe that any Insurance payments of this nature would not be liable to tax although the interest on the award probably would be.
Although it probably doesn't apply to your question, awards and interest awarded by a UK court as part of an award for personal injury are not normally liable to tax.
I cannot see how Loss of licence payouts could be subject to tax, however as I say ask for better advice.