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More pain predicted for motor market as regulation rears its head
Listed insurers Esure, Admiral and Direct Line Group are expected to fare better than most as the motor market enters the toughest part of the underwriting cycle, according to a note published by Berenberg.
Men and women equally safe drivers say 49%
Just under half of Britons view male and female drivers as equally safe according to a survey from Sheila’s Wheels.
Esure reports steady results as it unveils ABS plans
Esure profits have grown 0.4% for the first half of 2014 with chairman Peter Wood praising the group's disciplined underwriting in difficult market conditions.
Add ons review ‘gloomy reading’ for motor insurers
A regulatory review of the sale of general insurance add ons makes for “gloomy reading” for insurers including Direct Line, Esure and Admiral according to one analyst.
RSA UK claims boss Pitt to replace Hannah as Esure COO in Q4
Esure has appointed RSA’s claims director for UK and Western Europe David Pitt as its chief operating officer.
Motor rate reductions to end in 2015 say analysts
Motor insurance rates will steadily increase next year after nine successive quarters of reductions according to analysts from Oriel Securities.
Insurance companies failing to respond to online questions
An online customer service study of ten major UK insurance players has revealed that just 30% of emails and tweets are responded to successfully.
Esure IPO highlights UK prominence in private equity domain
The UK has asserted itself as a key market for private equity activity, according to a study by international law firm White & Chase.
Covéa personal lines boss Batabyal resigns
Covéa personal lines director Colin Batabyal has resigned after almost four years with the business, Post can reveal.
Esure reports GWP fall for Q1
Esure reported a fall in gross written premium to £123.5m in the first three months of 2014, down from £124.2m in the first quarter of 2013.
MP tables early day motion praising Esure and Thatcham for AEB efforts
Esure and Thatcham Research were praised for efforts towards raising publicity around autonomous emergency braking systems in an early day motion tabled at Westminster yesterday.
Ridesharing: Sharing responsibility
The increasing popularity of ridesharing is creating a range of challenges for insurers – particularly when it comes to liability
Esure to offer reduced premiums to drivers of AEB-fitted cars
Esure Group is to offer premium reductions to drivers of certain makes and models of cars fitted with autonomous emergency braking systems via its Esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands.
North of the Border: Fatal accident claim awards rise
In England, the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 allows the spouse of a deceased to recover a fixed amount, currently £12 980.
Soft rates stall motor insurance IPOs after Esure falters
SNL Financial says ‘no bottom in sight’ for motor pricing.
Esure’s results 'resilient' given challenging UK motor market says analyst
Berenberg has called Esure’s 2013 earnings “resilient” while reducing its 2014 premium growth forecast for the insurer by 3%.
Esure posts 89.7% COR for 2013
Esure group posted a 2.5% rise in profit before tax to £118.4m in its first year as a listed company.
Add-on sales top the agenda in Competition Commission talks
CHO critical of commission’s credit hire cost calculations,
Insurers reject campaign to include previous premiums on renewal letters
Swiftcover is only firm in Which? survey to inform customers of last year’s price.
Advertising: Getting the word out
How are insurance firms’ advertising tactics changing in response to the rise of social media and the emergence of aggregators?
Direct Line founder Peter Wood on broker battles and kicking cats
The founder of Direct Line has described “getting out alive” as his best experience of the 1995 British Insurance Awards.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Peter Wood
Since their inception, the BIA have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
CII to engage LV, Admiral and Esure in retail standards scheme
The Chartered Insurance Institute will kick-start its retail standards initiative by asking senior executives at firms including LV, Admiral and Esure whether such a scheme is likely to generate industry-wide support.
Gender Directive: One year on
Just over 12 months after its implementation, has the Gender Directive impacted the industry as strongly as expected? And what has it meant for the progress of telematics?