Direct Line Group
Direct Line Italy selects provider for improved claims management system
Direct Line Italy is launching a claims management system to support the company's continuous growth and maintain customer satisfaction.
Brokers unconcerned as RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Brand Finance heralds move as sensible
Editor's Comment: RBSI takes the Direct approach
The news that Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is to use the Direct Line brand comes as little surprise.
Direct Line boss praises PM motor premiums meeting
Direct Line chief executive Paul Geddes hailed last night’s meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron as a “step in the right direction”.
RBSI confirms rebranding as Direct Line
RBS has confirmed it is rebranding its insurance division as Direct Line Group to make it more attractive for the forced sale required when it accepted a government bailout.
To ‘E’ or not to ‘E’ – that is the question?
As the European insurance industry slowly starts to emulate the UK and adopt e-trading, Simon Ronaldson asks how European insurers can learn from the experience of their more mature counterparts.
New Direct Line logo revealed
RBSI has rebranded the bank logo for a D-shaped rainbow-coloured logo.
RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Companies House files have revealed that RBS Insurance Group has changed its name to one of its most recognisable brands, Direct Line Insurance Group.
Former RBSI and Zurich European boss Court resurfaces at Admiral
Admiral has appointed Annette Court as an independent non-executive director, subject to FSA approval.
RBSI “regret” findings of FSA investigation
In a statement issued in response to the news that the Financial Services Authority has fined the company £2.17m, RBS Insurance said that it was “disappointed” that it did not meet FSA standards.
Direct Line and Churchill hit with £2.17m FSA fine
The Financial Services Authority has imposed a £2.17m fine for failure by RBS owned Direct Line and Churchill to conduct their businesses with “due skill, care and diligence”.
Minister backs telematics in fight for lower premiums
It is hoped that a combination of telematics technology and changes instigated by the Driving Standards Agency to make the theory test harder to pass will lead to lower premiums for new drivers.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny couldn’t help but feel sorry for Eddie Edwards, construction underwriter at Chubb Managing Agent, who has been on the personal end of a metal theft claim.
Editor's comment: Battle of the brands
From scrap yards to scrap heaps. Last week, the industry was getting agitated about the soaring problem of metal theft, while this week it’s more a sad tale of two well-known insurance names finding themselves destined only for the brand graveyard.
Roundtable - Analytics: the true value of quality data
As investment in analytics increases, Post gathered a group of experts to debate the rise in the use of data in all areas of the insurance industry.
RBSI appoints former British Gas rebranding guru
Rick Vlemmiks is set to join RBS Insurance as chief marketing officer, UK & International.
RBSI completes transfer of underwriting functions
RBS Insurance has completed the transfer of three of its general insurance underwriting functions into a single company in preparation for Solvency II.
View from the top: 2012 — the start of the future?
Plans for the year ahead need to address the fundamentals of the industry, says Stephen Lewis.
ASA bans 'misleading' Direct Line ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has castigated Direct Line over a landlords’ insurance ad, featuring TV presenter Sarah Beeny, that claimed the insurer would beat any quote when it actually had a minimum price.
Direct Line launches January sale on home insurance
Direct Line has kick-started the New Year with a January sale on home insurance geared towards householders looking to cut costs following a Christmas spending spree.
Direct Line in Germany implements new business continuity infrastructure
German insurer, Direct Line Versicherung AG, has implemented Datacore's business continuity and disaster recovery architecture.
Insurance certificates removed from road tax application process
Motorists will no longer be obligated to produce a certificate of insurance in order to purchase road tax amid new government plans geared towards clamping down on forged documents.
Hastings targets young drivers with telematics policy
Hastings Direct is set to launch a telematics-based motor policy for young drivers.
Targeting young drivers pushes more insurers to switch to telematics
Co-operative Insurance is “on track” to have 10 000 customers signed up to its young driver telematics product, as Direct Line announces it too is targeting a pilot at this demographic.