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Allianz wins £150m BMW deal from RBSI
Allianz Insurance has expanded its partnership with BMW Financial Services after winning a deal to provide car, home and travel products to customers of the car manufacturing giant from Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
Keoghs boss: motor claims costs to rise under reforms
The Ministry of Justice should "refocus on cost" if Lord Justice Jackson's reforms are to deliver lower premiums for customers. Steve Thomas, director of market affairs at law firm Keoghs, has warned the government consultation that started in August…
Towergate seals first broker deal of 2011
Towergate Insurance has acquired BWA Insurance Services — trading as Beric Webb Associates — for an undisclosed sum, in its first broker deal since 2009.
Ex-HSBC staff to support Capewell's venture
A team of former HSBC Insurance Brokers employees are poised to facilitate the launch of the new venture headed by Martyn Capewell, the chief executive of the bank's now defunct insurer arm.
Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Adapting to new methods
Despite there being restrictions to exactly replicating US insurance scoring methods in the UK, Graham Lund asserts that certain elements could be adapted for much greater effect.
ABI biennial conference: Insurers urged to find ways to interact with customers
Insurers must find ways of addressing their lack of direct contact with personal lines customers if they are to improve loyalty and service.
Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Number crunching
Looking at the links between credit data and insurance behaviour is unusual in the UK, but this could be about to change, claims Sam Barrett, as insurers look to develop the data sources they use.
Household - Flood risk: Removing the safety net
In two years, the insurance industry's pact with central government to provide flood cover for at-risk properties will cease to exist. Ralph Savage reports on how insurers are planning to meet the challenge post-2013.
KGM Motor CEO exits during restructure
Colin Hart, chief executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor has left the group, amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’
Axa UK’s decision to stop accepting referral fees will “hurt” it in the short term and lose it several millions of pounds in income, but it is looking to the “longer-term prize” of getting bodily injury claims under control, according to personal lines…
Post Magazine - 30 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Senior claims trio leaves Axa
Three directors from Axa Personal Lines claims division including managing director Tony Peppard have stepped down from their roles.
Kwik-Fit appoints head of compliance and risk
The former director for the Bank of Ireland and Clydesdale Bank Ricky McCracken has been appointed to new head of compliance and risk for Kwik-Fit Financial Services.
Helphire issues profit warning after revealing £29m accounting error
Credit hire firm Helphire has issued a profits warning after revealing a financial overstatement of £29m relating to credit hire and repair.
Mapfre wins Avanti deal
Mapfre Assistance has been awarded a contract to provide travel insurance and assistance services to Avanti Travel Insurance.
Young drivers face 50% rise in motor premiums
Young drivers face increases of at least 50% in the cost of their motor insurance over the next couple of years, according to Mazars.
Mapfre wins Avanti deal
Mapfre Assistance has been awarded a contract to provide travel insurance and assistance services to Avanti Travel Insurance.
Zenith, Allianz and Aviva confirm Hastings Direct panel
Zenith, Allianz and Aviva have all confirmed they will be joining the Hastings Direct panel of insurers this year, stating it is a “popular way to buy insurance products”.
Government puts speed cameras under spotlight
The numbers of accidents and casualties at speed camera sites both before and after the cameras were installed is to be published by local authorities.
Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.
Insurance Age blog: What did you have for breakfast today?
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Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.