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AA underwriting arm opens for business targeting 250,000 customers and telematics
The AA's new Gibraltar-based insurance company has opened for business targeting a quarter of a million policyholders.
Emergence of 'disruptors' keeping established motor players on their toes
The launch of a broking start-up that provides motor insurance by the hour has been hailed as an example of a “disruptor” that will force established players to refocus on their customer proposition.
Ex-Swiftcover boss Hardy launches direct Chinese insurer Xuan Zin Bao with Sinosafe
The co-founder of the UK’s first online insurer is looking to replicate the success of Swiftcover in China as part of a pan-Asian roll out that started in the last fortnight.
From Croydon to Berlin: The geography of insurance disruption
There is constant talk of disruption and digital innovation in the personal lines insurance market, but when it comes to concrete facts about where it's coming from, all we have is – often wild - speculation.
Swiftcover offering up to 12.5% discount for in-car camera users
Axa-owned insurance brand Swiftcover is to offer customers a discount of up to 12.5% on their motor insurance if they use an in-car camera on their vehicle’s dashboard.
AA appoints former Swiftcover boss as non-exec
UK breakdown service the AA has appointed former Swiftcover chief executive Andrew Blowers as a non-executive director.
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.
Which? urges insurers to be transparent on renewal prices
Consumer watchdog Which? has launched a new campaign calling on insurance companies to show last year’s premium alongside renewal quotes.
Expert Analysis: Autumn watch
IGO4’s aggregator analysis reveals that while demand for motor quotes remains high, home insurance has stalled at a disappointing level.
Major insurers to contribute to No Claims Discount database
Lexis Nexis Risk Solution has secured contribution commitments with major brokers and insurers that account for approximately 45% of the motor insurance market.
Website review: Confused: Is it time for an MOT for Confused.com?
Compuware evaluated the web performance of Confused’s car insurance website between 17 May and 19 June using Gomez’s performance benchmark.
Website review: More Than’s site less than adequate
Loading times of up to 14 seconds contribute to site’s low score, says Gomez.
Reames reunites with ex-Swiftcover colleagues at consultancy start-up
Axa’s former chief claims officer and Swiftcover executive Robin Reames has ruled out building a “Swiftcover mark II” after reuniting with three former colleagues at their new Kent-based consultancy firm Trinity M.
Axa marketing director and ex-Swiftcover exec Tina Shortle resigns
Axa personal lines marketing director and former Swiftcover executive Tina Shortle has resigned from the company, Postonline can reveal.
Website review: Slow response bytes into Zurich performance
Availability was good, but not as good as most of its competitors, says compuware firm Gomez.
Online exclusive: Easing the customer journey
Which companies provide the best customer experience for motor and home insurance buyers? Global Reviews reveals all in its quarterly benchmarking report.
Post magazine - 3/10 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Swiftcover remains core to strategy, claims Axa PL boss
Axa has thrown cold water on speculation that it is preparing to dump the Swiftcover brand, following an exodus of company founders and former executives.
Former Swiftcover exec Reames departs Axa
Robin Reames has become the latest Swiftcover founder to walk away from Axa, following the news that he will today leave the firm where he holds the position of personal lines chief claims officer.
Website review: Echoice
RSA car insurance site is among the poorest-performing across the board.
Privilege, Swiftcover and Tesco to benefit from gender directive
The three insurers' motor policies have been named as the most likely to be recommended by women, according to research by independent insurance analyst Consumer Intelligence.
UK General looks to shed broker agencies to boost sales and service
UK General's new chief executive has revealed plans to reduce the number of agencies the insurer holds with brokers from its current level of 800 as part of an effort to build partnerships and improve its sales and service offering with a more select…
Expert analysis: Aggregator assessment
A continuing drop in motor premiums and a rise in instalment charges are just two trends identified by the latest market analysis.
Interview: Peter Hubbard - back in business
After spending his time since leaving Axa in 2008 pre-occupied with a range of non-executive roles, Peter Hubbard has burst back onto the scene this week as chief executive of UK General. He talks to Post about his decision to return to a company in a…