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European court considered as Primo trademark battle continues
Primary Group-owned Qmetric is understood to be considering registering one of its insurance brand names with the European Union’s trademark after its application in the UK court was turned down.
Telematics: Taking the wheel?
Will plans by car manufacturers to fit telematics black boxes to new vehicles see them become major players in the motor insurance sector?
View from the Top: Heading in the wrong direction
The ABI’s plan to reform medical assessments is not the solution to the whiplash problem, says Andrew Pemberton.
Telematics Expo: Insurers must ease drivers’ data privacy concerns
Insurers’ self-interest in launching telematics products has fostered consumer fears about data privacy, according to the founder of telematics firm Ingenin.
Telematics Expo: Citroën sales head acclaims DLG young driver deal
Telematics has put free insurance back on the table for young drivers, according to Citroën head of sales programmes Jeremy Smith.
Telematics Expo: Study suggests engagement improves driving behaviour
Initial research by telematics start-up Carrot Insurance has revealed a link between customer engagement and driving behaviour.
Telematics Expo: ABI pre-empts telematics regulation with new guide
Trade bodies can play an important role in the development of the telematics industry, particularly in warding off the threat of regulation, according to Association of British Insurers policy adviser Ben Gaukrodger.
EU Gender Ruling behind falling premiums in Q1, claims AA
The cost of motor and home insurance dropped in the first quarter of 2013, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Post Intelligence app brings insurance white papers straight to your iPad/iPhone
Post has launched a new free tablet and mobile compatible app that offers readers the latest insurance white papers straight to their iPhone or iPad with minimum fuss.
Personal Lines Brokers: Fresh tactics
With the rise of aggregators bringing their very existence into question, how are personal lines brokers changing their approach to ensure they stay relevant and needed?
Covéa uncovers Dudley driver's false claim
An Audi driver from Dudley who made a four-figure insurance claim for a fictitious crash has been ordered to undertake 120 hours unpaid work.
Admiral profitability 'under pressure'
Admiral’s “unprofitable foreign growth” does not compensate for the “fast-declining” UK profitability, according to a scathing analysts report.
British Gas joins forces with Axa to launch home insurance offering
British Gas is offering home insurance for the first time After joining forces with Axa Direct & Partnerships.
Admiral reports 9% fall in UK turnover
Admiral chief executive Henry Engelhardt has said that now "is not the right time to grow" its market share in the UK after turnover fell 9% to £470m (Q1 2012: £518m) in the first quarter of this year.
Collinson sets sights on Aria acquisition
The Collinson Group is to acquire Aria Assistance in a deal that will add £50m gross written premium to its balance sheet.
Brokers urged to be mindful of new legal act
Insurers need to keep clearer records to aid in potential claims disputes following the introduction of the Consumer Insurance Act, according to industry observers.
Law Society defended in face of petition demanding new leadership
Claimant solicitor bodies acknowledge society is in ‘very difficult position’
Moody’s downgrades Towergate after patchy 2012 financial results
Towergate’s financial results for 2012 have revealed vastly divergent performances among its four main insurance divisions, ranging from a 24% year-on-year drop in earnings in its network arm to a 17% rise in underwriting earnings.
Editor's comment: Industry image problem enduring
Insurers face an uphill battle in trying to improve their public image at the best of times, and the latest round of job cuts and news of redundancy term changes at insurance giant Aviva will do nothing to help their cause.
Post Claims Club: Claims forms need a rethink to obtain honest answers
Insurers’ claims forms encourage dishonest answers from policyholders, according to Consumer Intelligence chief executive Ian Hughes.
2013 British Insurance Awards shortlist announcement at noon today
Today at noon Incisive Media insurance division editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift will unveil the nominees for the 2013 British Insurance Awards.
North of Border: Golf swing sees liability fall to club
On 10 August 2007 Anthony Phee was playing golf with three friends on the Niddry Castle course.
Interview: Frank Pinder: leading the fraud fight
With US investigation specialist Global Options seeking to bring its zero-tolerance approach to insurance fraud across the pond, its president explains why regulation and professionalism are key to better detection
Market Moves: Ace, Bluefin, LV and Charles Taylor Insurance make new hires
It was honours even between the insurer and the broking sectors this week, with Ace once again leading the way for insurers with a couple of key hires.