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Telematics: Aggregators - the future of motor insurance
As young drivers are priced out of the market, could the emergence of telematics bring an end to the dominance of the traditional big four aggregators, as others seek to take a share of the market?
Post magazine – 1 March 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Riverbourne assets snapped up by Aston Scott and The Insurance Partnership
The administrator at the heart of the sale of assets belonging to The Riverbourne Group has revealed Aston Scott and The Insurance Partnership have emerged as successful buyers ahead of "a lot of interested parties".
Towergate makes two acquisitions
Towergate Insurance has acquired Centenary Insurance and William Rogers Insurance Brokers.
La-Band vows to build London presence at Quorum following MBO agreement
Crawford & Company's departing global markets vice president Michael La-Band has outlined his intention to establish a London presence at his new employer - international loss adjusting firm Quorum - following his imminent move to Mexico.
Financial strength rating becomes key for commercial brokers
High-grade insurance financial strength ratings have become much more essential to commercial brokers when they evaluate where to place risks, according to research from NIG.
HSB Engineering Insurance promotes broker distribution boss James
HSB Engineering Insurance has promoted Tim James to the position of group sales manager, a role which involves responsibility for the firm's broker distribution strategy.
Chester broking boss eases client fears following purchase of stricken rival
Chester-based broker Risk Services has forged the largest independent firm in the city following the purchase of former rival Astbury Wren, days after it went into administration.
Tysers snaps up Ropner team to head up North American D&F operation
International Lloyd's broker Tysers has snapped up a three-strong management team from Ropner Insurance Services to head up the firm's direct and facultative property operation in the North American international specialty division.
Equity affinity signs up Provident
IAG's UK affinity business Equity Insurance Partnerships has signed up Halifax-based Provident Insurance to its motor panel.
JLT Re nabs Lawrence from Aon Benfield
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Mark Lawrence from Aon Benfield as head of client and market development.
Home of Hampshire cricket rebranded as 'The Ageas Bowl'
The Rose Bowl, the home of Hampshire cricket, will now be known as 'The Ageas Bowl' following a six-year partnership deal.
Allianz admits to Accident Exchange settlement
Allianz has confirmed it has paid a "six figure" out of court settlement to credit hirer Accident Exchange for using the now defunct rate surveyor Autofocus.
Q&A Asia: with Lloyd's Asia's Kent Chaplin
Kent Chaplin, head of Asia Pacific and managing director of Lloyd's Asia, spoke to Francesca Nyman about the market's presence in Asia, its relationship with brokers and its plans for the future.
Market outlook poll results
Is 2012 looking better than 2012?
More Than says 'deal' to first ever TV show sponsorship
More Than has today announced the first TV sponsorship deal in its 10-year history with the news that it will back hit Channel 4 game show Deal or No Deal.
CCV hires new operations director
CCV has appointed of David Bruce as operations director starting in April.
Questgates predicts influx of subsidence claims
Questgates has warned the insurance industry could be inundated with subsidence claims this year.
Invicta buys home insurance book from IFA
Invicta Insurance Services is to buy the general insurance portfolio of Surrey-based financial adviser Financial Profiles.
RSA's Brown promises regional appetite while outlining commercial motor future
A 10% reduction in premiums within the regions "in no way shape or form" translates to a reduction in appetite at RSA, according to the firm's UK chief executive.
Tawa backs new London broker
Insurance service provider and run-off investor Tawa is backing a new London-based commercial lines broker that launched today.
RBSI reports £749m turnaround in profit in 2011, as it sheds 1.3m policies
Royal Bank of Scotland has reported an operating profit of £454m in 2011, compared with a loss of £295m in 2010. Its new underwriting profit was up from £307m to £1.04bn.
Willis makes u-turn over contingent commissions as profits tumble
Broker stresses new stance does not have an impact on most business.
Wentworth Alexander employee 'under surveillance' after leaving Bluefin
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has admitted it would use private detectives to spy on former staff it suspects of breaking restrictive covenants.