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C-Suite: Different expectations pose risk
The government and the industry are not on the same page when it comes to motor premium reductions.
ABI’s Evans slams lack of political courage on young drivers
The Association of British Insurers has condemned stalled progress on a government green paper investigating updated rules for young drivers.
UK car insurance premiums fall by 12.5%
Rate reductions in the fourth quarter contributed to average annual savings on a comprehensive motor policy of £92 but selective price increases are beginning to appear, the most recent Confused index has shown.
Brokers baffled as FCA places them in ‘high risk’ group
Aggregators say FCA probe into sector no longer relevant.
Money Supermarket chief welcomes FCA review
A regulatory review into price comparison sites has been welcomed by Money Supermarket chief executive Peter Plumb.
FCA plots price comparison review
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a thematic review of price comparison sites, raising fears that consumers may not be securing adequate coverage.
Motor Insurance: Jumping the gun
Motor insurers’ over-eagerness to reap the anticipated benefits of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act has resulted in a sharp drop in rates. With unprofitability increasing, where does the sector go from here?
Fall in motor premiums blamed on 'traditional price war'
Market insiders have dismissed claims that price drops in motor are reacting to recent civil justice reforms, blaming the fall on “old fashioned market forces”.
Comprehensive premiums plummet as motor insurers make Laspo 'gamble'
The average price of a comprehensive motor policy has fallen by 13.9% over the course of the year, according to the latest Confused Car Insurance Pricing Index in association with Towers Watson.
Money Supermarket slams rivals’ use of wide ‘most favoured nation’ clauses
Comparison site tells Competition Commission wide MFNs are ‘anti-competitive’.
Editor's comment: Falling out of favour
Insurers received a surprise this week when some of the market’s aggregators agreed with them over an issue that has been gnawing away at them for some time, most favoured nation clauses.
Technology: Insurance on the go
With people increasingly using mobile devices to access the internet, how easy is it for customers to purchase insurance on the move?
BGL strengthens ‘own-brand’ business with appointment
The BGL Group has appointed Ingrid Murray as consumer marketing director for Frontline, the business behind BGL’s in-house brands such as Budget and Dial Direct.
SME: On board the enterprise
The SME space is a key battleground for the future of the industry. But if SMEs can do business direct online, where does that leave brokers? By Mark Sands
Website review: Confused: Is it time for an MOT for Confused.com?
Compuware evaluated the web performance of Confused’s car insurance website between 17 May and 19 June using Gomez’s performance benchmark.
Household: On shaky ground
With cracks beginning to show in the profitability of the household insurance market, is the sector set to crumble or are its foundations solid enough to see it through?
Rates drop as motor insurers anticipate legal reform windfall
Average car insurance premiums have plunged in the second quarter of 2013, following the implementation of key parts of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
Drive Like a Girl joins Confused's motor insurer panel
Confused has added telematics player Drive Like a Girl to its panel of motor insurers.
Confused to unveil new branding this weekend
Confused is ready to launch a multi-million pound re-brand with views to re-positioning the brand on the market. The first advertising spot will be aired this Saturday, 1 June, during Britain’s Got Talent.
Expert Analysis: Making changes
Price comparison sites are making changes to the way they operate, embracing telematics and moving into new product lines.
Technology: Get smart, get appy
Insurers are widely considered to be slow adopters of new technology, but how do they fare in the world of mobile apps?
Website review: Poor speeds leave users Confused
Confused’s travel insurance website was found wanting after Compuware tested its landing page between 19 January and 21 February using its Gomez performance benchmark.
Driving without insurance conviction sparks 131% premium increase
Motorists caught driving without insurance can expect to see their premium rise by 131%, an increase that is higher than those triggered by any other driving conviction.
Aggregator quotes peak at 163m in January
Open GI has recorded its highest monthly volume of aggregator quotes, amounting to over 163m in January 2013, with motor quotations amounting to 90% of the this figure.