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Acromas in Deutsche Bank talks
The chief executive of Acromas is understood to have met his counterpart at Deutsche Bank to discuss his firm's options.
Privilege, Swiftcover and Tesco to benefit from gender directive
The three insurers' motor policies have been named as the most likely to be recommended by women, according to research by independent insurance analyst Consumer Intelligence.
Young female driver premiums fall ahead of ECJ directive
The average motor premium for young drivers has fallen slightly, while the gap between motor premiums for young male and female drivers is narrowing, according to the AA.
Household premiums rise following summer washout
Average insurance quotes for home buildings and contents cover have risen following heavy rain and flooding in the summer, according to the AA's latest insurance premium index.
Proposal to remove tax insurance check branded 'absurd'
The AA has critcised the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's proposal to remove the insurance check when car owners apply for a tax disc.
IFB boss Bird hopes to add broker members as the AA comes aboard
Insurance Fraud Bureau director Phil Bird is confident that the decision by brokers such as the AA to become IFB members will help play a "vital role" in clamping down on organised fraud.
Putting the brakes on European motor fraud
Motor insurance fraud ranges from uninsured driving, to cash-for-crash scams and exaggerated personal injury claims. Anne-Louise Fogtmann investigates what European insurers are doing to tackle the problem.
National curriculum should include driving, says the AA
The AA is calling for driving education to be part of the national curriculum at a Conservative Party conference fringe event.
AA to cut 400 insurance jobs in Wales
The AA is to focus its insurance call centre activity in Newcastle with the transfer of almost 200 jobs to the north east from Cardiff.
Saga teams up with Parabis to offer legal services
Saga and Parabis have extended their partnership to offer a range of legal services, while Saga waits for the Solicitors Regulation Authority's decision on its own alternative business structure application.
Motor insurance: Driving down cover costs
With two major indices reporting a fall in the cost of motor insurance, there are signs that the sector’s fortunes are improving. Can insurers afford to be optimistic, or should they proceed with caution?
AA calls for government action on flood protection
Recent government statements concerning the availability of affordable flood cover when the Statement of Principles expires in June have "not given much ground for confidence", according to AA Insurance director Simon Douglas.
AA float among Acromas options
Acromas is making "tentative steps towards a potential break-up" that could see a float of the AA for up to £5bn, according to the FT.
Alternative Business Structures: a blueprint for change?
Despite the possibilities presented by Alternative Business Structures, there has been only a muted response from the insurance industry thus far.
Junction hires ex AA ecommerce boss Queen
Junction has appointed the former head of ecommerce at The AA Jamie Queen to the role of associate director on the BGL Group’s affinity arm.
UK seizes one-millionth uninsured vehicles
UK police have seized one million vehicles since 2005 when they were given powers to stop vehicles identified as being driven without insurance.
Millionth uninsured vehicle seized by police
The UK's millionth uninsured vehicle is set to be seized this morning by police in the West Midlands.
Home insurance premiums set to rise
Property insurers must ensure they have adequate reserves to cover future claims arising from volatile weather patterns, AA Insurance has warned.
Motor premiums rise and fall as competition hots up
Average car insurance premiums for directly sold policies have risen by 8.5% over the past 12 months, while the average premium on policies sold on aggregators has fallen by 3.3% in the same period.
AA highlights 'preventable tragedies' as young drivers take to the roads
A survey of 14000 motorists who have been involved in an accident found that new drivers are most at risk on the roads in the first six months after passing their test.
AA adds voice to calls for flood insurance solution
AA Insurance has backed the Local Government Association's urgent calls for the insurance industry and government to agree a solution on the provision of flood insurance following the expiry of the Statement of Principles next summer.
LGA report on danger of delaying flood decision wins industry support
AA Insurance has seconded concerns expressed in today's Local Government Association report that delays in identifying a future flood risk solution could prove costly.
Axa Personal Lines and Commercial Lines brought back together under Blanc
Axa's decision to revert to structuring its UK general insurance business down distribution lines rather than business segments has been widely welcomed by brokers, but the market is awaiting clarity over the direction of its direct business.
Stormy weather causes £35m worth of vehicle damage
Two weeks of severe weather has caused £35m worth of damage to vehicles.