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Penny Black's insurance week
Given his aspirations as a pop impresario, Penny was interested to see former IAG UK boss and Hastings investor Neil Utley enter the annual Rich List chart above the likes of George Michael, Robbie Williams and Phil Collins.
Admiral "on track" to meet analysts' 2011 estimates after solid Q1
Admiral this morning reported that group turnover in the first quarter of 2011 increased by 56% to £539m; and group vehicle count increased 33% to 2.9 million.
Regional review - Cardiff: a sleeping dragon?
Despite being the largest city in Wales, the Cardiff insurance sector faces daunting challenges in the future. Daniel Dunkley finds out how it plans to face them.
Motor price hikes forcing drivers to withhold info
Sharp rises in motor insurance premiums are prompting more drivers to withhold information, as rising costs make insurance unaffordable for some, the AA has warned.
Car insurance costs rise by 3.8%
The results of the first quarter 2011 Confused and Towers Watson car insurance price index has shown that the average price of a comprehensive car insurance policy rose by 3.8% in the first three months of 2011, compared to 7.1% in the final quarter of…
Co-op to increase aggregator usage
Co-operative Insurance has set its sights on growing its household book by widening its use of aggregators as a means of distribution.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight
Aggregators have joined forces with the Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers' Association to publish new guidance on online application fraud.
Interview - Tom Cooper & Matt Munro: Spirit of Enterprise
Matt Munro and Tom Cooper appear to have theMidas touch, with start up Igo4 smashing its five-year plan. Jonathan Swift asks where they go from here.
Confused and Swiftcover team up
Comparison website Confused has teamed up with partner Swiftcover to provide an exclusive offer for its customers.
Admiral not confused over aggregator
Admiral has vowed to retain Confused, despite the aggregator’s profit falling by 54% in the past three years.
Interview – Simon Douglas: the attraction of AA Insurance
Simon Douglas, director of AA insurance, previously worked in the life & pensions and private medical markets. He talks to Mairi Macdonald about what attracted him to the debt-laden business and the challenges it faces.
ECJ decision a gender tax on women claims Confused
The outcome of the European court of Justice ruling is effectively a gender tax on women.
Average comprehensive car insurance prices rise nearly 40% in a year
Results of the annual and fourth quarter 2010 Confused and EMB car insurance price index has shown that consumers are paying an average of nearly £200 more for comprehensive car insurance than at this time last year.
Penny Black's insurance week
This week Penny discovered that the forthright chairwoman of the House of Commons transport committee Louise Ellman is well in touch with her inner Jeremy Paxman.
News analysis - Aggregators: Running out of steam?
Motor rates may be stalling but Tom Cooper pinpoints growth strategies to safeguard comparison site expansion.
Interview - Imran Ahmed & Tony Sault: Advocacy assessed
With profitability in the motor insurance sector under increased pressure, Ernst & Young carried out a Europe-wide study to determine whether consumer claims experiences impact brand loyalty and what good service looks like. Jonathan Swift talks to Imran…
Allianz launches Confused policy
Allianz Insurance has launched a new online-only car insurance offering, Your Cover insurance, in conjunction with aggregator Confused.
Motor increase is not a 'market failure'
The increase in motor insurance premiums is problematic without being a "market failure" according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Admiral Q3 result bolstered by 87% rise in non-UK car insurance turnover
Admiral Group has released its interim management statement covering the period 1 July to 3 November 2010.
Car insurance prices continue upwards
This is according to the results of the third quarter 2010 Confused and EMB car insurance price index.
Household – aggregators: The next big thing?
After success in the motor market, the aggregators are turning their attention to household insurance. Will they manage a repeat performance? asks Jane Bernstein.
Confused adds five to motor panel
Aggregator confused has named five new insurers to its motor offering bringing its panel to 90 members.
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Post in print - 2 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.