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Motor sector cites rates and reforms as COR soars
Motor insurers have bemoaned the impact of rock-bottom rates on their first-half figures, prompting some industry leaders to rule out further rate reductions in the second half of the year.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 15/22 August 2013
Despite reports of a fall in car insurance premiums, it seems some firms still charge rates well above what consumers would consider good value.
Career development: Groupama's motorcycle team step into motorcyclists' boots
Groupama Insurances, soon to be Ageas, has put its motorcycle claims team through a series of training sessions to help them understand the needs of policyholders when handling claims.
Ageas UK boss Watson optimistic despite limited H1 profit growth
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has told Post the insurer’s H1 results are in line with expectations, in spite of net profit growth almost entirely driven by the integration of Groupama.
Ageas increases profit despite underwriting losses
Ageas has increased its bottom line by 17.3% during the first half of 2013 despite household being the only core line of business making an underwriting profit.
Insurers welcome TSC report but rue small claims decision
LV managing director John O’Roarke has described the Transport Select Committee’s decision not to recommend extending the small claims court limit as “disappointing”.
Career file: Ant Middle: Aviva strategic partnerships director to take up Ageas role
Aviva's Ant Middle is stepping down from the role of strategic partnerships director to take on a similar position at Ageas.
Kwik Fit MD Lynch to be replaced by Banwell on interim basis
Kwik Fit Financial Services managing director June Lynch is stepping down from the role after 16 years at the firm.
Olympic 2012 PR guru Brock-Doyle and Axa's Blanc to address Insurance Strategy
The 2013 Insurance Strategy conference is delighted to announce a raft of major CEO speakers alongside the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic PR guru Jackie Brock-Doyle.
Middle quits Aviva to become Ageas partnerships director
Aviva’s Ant Middle is stepping down from the role of strategic partnerships director to take on a similar position at Ageas.
The Insurance Fraud Awards shortlist 2013
Growing once again in popularity, the fifth annual Insurance Fraud Awards received a record number of entries and we are delighted to announce the shortlist.
Ageas claims team undertakes motorcycle training
Groupama Insurances, soon to be Ageas Insurance Limited, has put its motorcycle claims team through a series of training sessions to help them understand the needs of motorcyclists when handling claims.
Axa’s whiplash proposals attacked for being ‘expensive and unnecessary’
French methods of using X-rays and MRI scans slammed by claimant bodies.
Post Audio Supplement - 11 July 2013
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Q&A: Andy Watson: Happy days
Andy Watson reflects on his short time in charge of Ageas UK and discusses market issues, including the referral fees ban, regulation, telematics and recent job cuts in the sector.
Ageas goes live with Quindell system
Ageas has implemented and gone live with Quindell’s rating and underwriting engine Napier.
Insurers back “first step” Flood Re announcement
The UK’s largest general insurers have expressed delight at the announcement of a deal on flooding cover for UK homes.
Insurers urged to develop telematics as young driver green paper delayed
Insurers frustrated as Department for Transport announces hold-up.
Insurers must prepare for telematics boom
Insurers should not lose sight of the opportunities presented by telematics in light of recent changes in consumer attitude, a panel of experts said today.
Claims Awards 2013
The Post Claims Club celebrated its 10th year in style last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel with the Third Annual Claims Awards.
Investing in the profession: Ageas benefits from insight tool
Ageas’ new capability insight tool has been billed as providing a one-stop view for assessing the capability of business functions.
Post Blog: Andrew Torrance hits Hollywood
It was going to happen one day. I just didn't expect it to be like this - sudden, without fanfare and to another country.
RSA and Ageas sign bilateral agreement
RSA and Ageas Insurance have signed a bilateral agreement in a move aimed at tackling motor insurance claims costs.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.