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Transport Select Committee seeks to clear up transparency
The Transport Select Committee's reports on motor insurance have proved contentious, with calls for transparency not resonating with insurers. Will the 13th report clear things up?
Industry unveils older driver initiative as Direct Line follows LV's age limit stance
The decision by LV to scrap its age limit of 86 for new car insurance customers has struck a chord with industry bodies behind the launch of a new signposting model, yet market rivals appear largely unconvinced.
Lloyd’s witnesses new wave of MGAs due to Solvency II and M&A activity
In recent months the industry has witnessed a renewed surge in the number of Lloyd's insurers teaming up with managing general agents to access new lines of business.
Penny speed meets ... Gary Humphreys, group underwriting director, Markerstudy
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends.
Markerstudy sponsors Aon at the WTCC
Markerstudy Group has confirmed its sponsorship of team Aon in the 2012 FIA World Touring Car Championships.
Career development: Markerstudy gains ILM accolade
Markerstudy has been granted 'centre status' by the Institute of Leadership and Management.
Markerstudy to expand non-UK motor MGA offering
Markerstudy is to complete a number of deals with managing general agents in the non-UK motor market in the coming months.
Markerstudy backs ex-KGM underwriter's MGA
Former KGM underwriter Colin Hart has secured £25m underwriting capacity from Markerstudy for his UK motor managing general agent Xpekt.
Markerstudy gets training go-ahead
Markerstudy has been granted 'Centre status' by the Institute of Leadership and Management, enabling it to tailor ILM programmes to suit staff needs.
Markerstudy on good terms with Endsleigh despite settlement
Markerstudy continues to have an “amicable and professional relationship” with Endsleigh following a multi-million pound out of court settlement between the two firms, according to Markerstudy underwriting director Gary Humphreys.
News analysis: Forensic claims analyst issues warning as insurers fail to focus on audits
A specialist forensic claims analyst has warned that insurers need to take claims auditing “far more seriously” in the wake of the High Court case brought against Endsleigh.
Igo4 and Markerstudy to deliver direct brands
Igo4 has secured a partnership deal with Markerstudy to deliver direct brands Zenith Insurance and Zenith Insurance Plus, set to go live today (24 November).
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Markerstudy recruits group underwriting director
Markerstudy Group has appointed Darren Doughty as head of taxi.
Endsleigh settles in £15.5m claims row
Ensleigh has confirmed that it has reached a “mutually acceptable agreement” with Southern Rock.
My best 11 Paul Muir, One Answer Network
One Answer Network managing director, and possible Crystal Palace fan, Paul Muir selects this week’s Best XI for a potential insurance start-up firm. Muir has chosen a blend of underwriters and brokers as well as football icon David Beckham to skipper…
Campton targets motorcaravans
Campton Insurance Brokers is aiming to become one of the largest motorcaravan brokers in the UK, after partnering with software provider Wanna Insure in a bid to “dramatically grow” its policy book.
Penny Black's insurance week
If Penny thought that Take That fever had passed following the end of the reformed pop band's UK tour she was very much mistaken.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny thought she got invited to all the best gigs, but clearly her invitation to Markerstudy's 10th anniversary bash at The Savoy was lost in the post.
Roundtable - Claims: The claims game
The expert panel at our recent roundtable on the claims process got their teeth into technology and staffing issues, how to tackle fraud and the impact of telematics. Leigh Jackson reports.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push
Hastings Direct's panel of insurers has more than doubled in size since a management buyout 18 months ago, with more firms due to sign up this year, as it eyes one million policies.
Markerstudy acquires repair firm
Markerstudy Group has completed the acquisition of Tonbridge Coachworks Vehicle Repair Group
Markerstudy acquires Blagrove Insurance
Markerstudy Group has announced the acquisition of Blagrove Insurance Brokers, located in Carterton, Oxfordshire.
In series: first-party fraud: Indicator or prohibitor?
Insurers are increasingly looking at options to help prevent fraud at the front end. Credit checks are common when assessing the ability to pay but Jane Bernstein asks whether they could also help as a fraud indicator.