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RAC launches telematics product with Risk Technology
Telematics provider Risk Technology and motoring organisation RAC are teaming up to launch a product to help drivers in the event of a breakdown.
RAC Foundation calls for overhaul of licencing system
The RAC Foundation has called the government to consider placing conditions on young drivers’ licences as a way of reducing fatal accidents among this age group by more than a half.
Liberty signs new drivers to sponsorship programme
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe, has expanded its racing sponsorship programme.
Admiral enters legal JVs with Lyons Davidson, Cordner Lewis
Admiral has received approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority for new joint ventures launched in partnership with two law firms
Quindell wins five-year deal with RAC
Quindell has said a new five-year contract that sees RAC implementing its end-to-end technology platform has the potential to be its largest revenue generator to date.
Aviva denies corporate restructure will lead to separation of its UK GI business
Aviva has dismissed suggestions that separating its UK general insurance business from its international operations clears the way for the business to be spun off in the future.
RAC launches telematics box
RAC has launched RAC Advance, a low-cost telematics box featuring crash detection technology.
RAC intermediary arm reveals growth plans after post-Aviva sale overhaul
The commercial director of RAC’s intermediary arm has outlined the firm’s plan to make up competitive ground lost under its last ownership, almost 18 months after Aviva sold RAC to private equity firm Carlyle Group for £1bn.
Junction extends RAC motor deal
Junction has extended its agreement with the RAC to manage motor insurance for new and existing customers for another five years.
Aviva reveals 97% COR in steady results
Aviva's general insurance business delivered a combined operating ratio of 97% in the first nine months of 2012, in line with the previous year, excluding RAC.
RAC to carry out risk management programme for NAAFI fleet
UK armed forces retail, catering and leisure services provider NAAFI has appointed RAC Risk Management to carry out a complete fleet risk management programme.
RAC sells Ace travel product
RAC is to sell travel insurance in the UK after striking a deal with Ace Group.
Jubilee takes plunge into motor dealer market in RAC partnership
Jubilee has been appointed underwriter for a range of new products for the RAC, the first of which is a combined tyre and alloy wheel and minor accidental damage cover.
Aviva shareholders 'happy' with Moss resignation
Aviva shareholders have expressed their relief that chief executive Andrew Moss has stepped down, and have suggested that Towergate boss Mark Hodges or ex-RSA CEO Andy Haste could replace him.
Career file - Scott Egan: Towergate swoops in for Brit CFO as Patrick exits
Scott Egan will leave his role at Brit Insurance Holdings to join Towergate as group finance director, subject to FSA approval. Egan has been group chief financial officer at Brit since 2011.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
Seymour-Jackson quits RAC MD role
Ex-Aviva director Angela Seymour-Jackson has left her role as managing director of RAC to “pursue other interests”.
Market moves: All change at Zurich and Willis
Following a slow period, large insurers made a number of key appointments this week, including major moves at Zurich, Allianz and RSA.
Interview - David McMillan: Bullish about the business
Chief executive of Aviva UKGI, David McMillan is convinced the insurer has turned a corner and is on the path to greater profitability and growth
Towergate appoints group HR director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Lucinda Charles-Jones as group HR director with effect from 24 October 2011.
BGL Group appoints Hewitt as non-exec director
BGL Group has expanded its board with the appointment of Debbie Hewitt, former CEO of RAC, as a non-executive director.
Bank holiday breakdowns
Unsettled weather meant the AA only reported 35 000 breakdowns between 26 August and 29 August, 1000 lower than the August bank holiday 2010 but 1000 higher than for the same period in 2009.
Mapfre targets used car warranty market
Spanish-owned insurer Mapfre Assistance is seeking a share of the £600m UK used car warranty market with the launch of its new brand, Mapfre Warranty.