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Telematics data will never belong to insurers, claims Tesco Insurance MD
Insurers should abandon their concerns around the ownership of telematics data, Karl Bedlow, managing director of Tesco Insurance, has claimed.
Watson defends Tesco Underwriting's GWP slump
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has defended Tesco Underwriting’s £133m gross written premiums slump after posting a GWP of £341.1m for the first nine months of the year.
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.
Top 20 UK insurers
A focus to the top 20 UK insurers
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.
Banks in £1.3bn insurance mis-selling pay-out scheme
The Financial Conduct Authority has reached an agreement with Card Protection Plan Limited and 13 high street banks and credit card issuers that will pave the way for redress to be paid to customers who were mis-sold CPP’s card protection and identity…
Ageas UK boss Watson optimistic despite limited H1 profit growth
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has told Post the insurer’s H1 results are in line with expectations, in spite of net profit growth almost entirely driven by the integration of Groupama.
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.
AJG swoops for Capita customer marketing boss
Arthur J Gallagher has recruited Capita Insurance Service’s head of customer markets to lead activity for its direct division.
British Insurance Awards 2013: The Major Loss Award
Rapid rebuild
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Allianz personal lines stalwart joins Zurich
Zurich has appointed Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
Tesco Bank launches telematics offering
Tesco Bank has launched a telematics product for drivers aged 17 to 25. The product is administered by Insure The Box and underwritten by Catlin and Great Lakes Reinsurance.
Legal & General strikes deal with Tesco Compare
Legal & General has signed a deal to provide home insurance on Tesco Compare’s panel from June 2013.
BBC Watchdog criticises insurers for ‘aggressive tactics’
Insurers have come under fire from BBC Watchdog for not paying claims.
RSA renews Tesco Bank pet cover deal
RSA has put pen to paper on a deal to retain its role as the sole provider of Tesco Bank’s pet insurance.
Ageas reports £82.9m profit as income exceeds £2bn
Ageas UK has increased profit by 11% to £82.9m in 2012 compared to the 2011 figure of £74.7m and a combined ratio of 99.8% (2011: 99.9%)
Website review: Slow response bytes into Zurich performance
Availability was good, but not as good as most of its competitors, says compuware firm Gomez.
Accident Exchange retrial possible in light of "fresh evidence"
Four test cases that found Accident Exchange had charged Axa excessive hire rates could be retried, the Court of Appeal ruled today.
Tesco Underwriting swoops to recruit CUO from Zurich
Tesco Underwriting has named Zurich’s director of personal lines, pricing and underwriting as its new chief underwriting officer.
Swinton and Esure owed over £1m by Drive Assist
Swinton and Esure are owed more than £1m each by failed credit hire company Drive Assist.
In Series: Outsourcing - Quality control
How can insurers ensure their brand identity and customer service expectations are maintained by outsourced providers?
Aviva inks Tesco Bank motor cover agreement
Aviva has signed a three-year deal to become Tesco Bank's fifth private motor insurance provider.
BGL adds new director with Tesco recruit
BGL Group partnership business Junction has recruited David Knowles from Tesco for the newly created role of IT and change director.