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Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
Insurers have issued a stark warning that home insurance could become the 'new motor', with years of unprofitability followed by unpopular price hikes, prompting a government and consumer backlash.
Insurer |
22 May 2012 
'Time the talking ended' on whiplash, says the AA
While the insurance industry and the government continue to discuss Britain's whiplash compensation culture, the AA has said it is now time for the talking to stop and for reforms to be put in place.
Insurer |
02 May 2012
Premiums for young female drivers rise as UK average drops
Car insurance premiums for female drivers aged between 17 and 22 rose by 4.8% over the first quarter, bucking a national trend which has seen a drop in the average price quoted for comprehensive car insurance policies.
Insurer |
25 Apr 2012
Telematics will be compulsory within a decade, claims MDS boss
It could be impossible to get motor insurance without some sort of telematics device within 10 years, according to one provider.
Insurer |
24 Apr 2012
Belfor names former Munters president Philips as UK MD
Alasdair Philips has been named as the new managing director for Belfor in the UK.
Claims |
23 Apr 2012
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Speeding motorists face insurance premium hike
Insurers increasingly likely to charge higher premiums after a motoring conviction according to research by AA Insurance.
Insurer |
11 Apr 2012
Close to offer telematics premium finance
Close Premium Finance is to back AA Insurance's new telematics offering, AA Drivesafe, taking monthly direct debits for varying amounts depending on the insured's driving style.
Insurer |
05 Mar 2012
ABI to highlight insurer cost pressures at PM meeting
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the chance to tell Prime Minister David Cameron "the unacceptable cost pressures" insurers face at the Downing Street meeting this evening.
Insurer |
14 Feb 2012
AA Insurance launches tech-based policy for young drivers
AA Insurance has become the latest firm to "turn to technology" having launched its new 'pay how you drive' policy AA Drivesafe.
Insurer |
10 Feb 2012
Insurers call for government to tackle flood risks
Insurers have demanded the government “grasp the nettle” and tackle flooding risks after the Public Accounts Committee demanded a renewal of the voluntary flood insurance agreement.
Insurer |
31 Jan 2012
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Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Personal |
31 Jan 2012
AA finds home insurance premiums rising steadily
Home insurance premiums continued a steady upward trend towards the end of 2011, with the average quote for annual buildings, contents and for combined policies rising by 11% over the course of last year.
Insurer |
19 Jan 2012
Motor premiums increase again
According to the AA’s benchmark British Insurance Premium Index the shoparound price for comprehensive motor insurance is now £971.40, a 5.4% increase, from £921.38, over the three months ending 31 December. The annual increase is 15.3%, from £842...
Broker |
19 Jan 2012
Industry responds to cost of motor insurance follow up report
The industry has delivered mixed responses to the Transport Committee's follow up to the cost of motor insurance report.
Insurer |
12 Jan 2012
Extreme UK weather behind car claims increase
The storms that battered parts of the UK brought a 28% increase in car insurance claims over the first five days of January, compared with the same period last year, according to the AA.
Claims |
10 Jan 2012
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
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22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
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23 May 2012
Law report: Court refuses to interfere in specialist tribunal decision on dentist's misleading of patient
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22 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
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22 May 2012
Communicating Change: Preparing to be purchased
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Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...