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Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Aviva outlines Asian direct motor plan
Aviva has outlined plans for its re-entry Singapore’s general insurance market and stated its intent on rolling out the business in key markets in Asia.
Aviva outlines Asian direct motor plan
Aviva has outlined plans for its re-entry Singapore’s general insurance market and stated its intent on rolling out the business in key markets in Asia.
Commons paves way for Flood Bill to be passed
The House of Commons agreed on 25 ammendments to the Flood and Water Management Bill yesterday, paving the way for it to be passed for the dissolution of Parliament on Monday.
DAS unveils new post-MoJ ATE insurance scheme
DAS’ after the event legal insurance arm 80e has unveiled a new version of its ATE scheme incorporating provisions for the new Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury claims protocol.
Arc adds cloning cover to motor product
Arc Legal Assistance has added a new vehicle identity theft cover to its motor legal protection product.
Capita boss plots travel insurance push
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Insurers gain the upper hand over aggregators
The balance of power is shifting away from aggregators and back towards insurers — a trend the latter should capitalise on while pursuing a more collaborative approach.
Cash for crash ring brought to justice
Following a detailed fraud investigation by Merseyside police's crime operations unit, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
See you later, aggregator
Industry commentators are predicting a crackdown on web aggregators - but will the sites' popularity with consumers beat expectations? Rachel Gordon reports
From Facebook to sales book
As social media begins to shake off the stigma of being little more than a means to wile away time, Amy Ellis investigates whether, as some predict, 2010 will be the year this new medium becomes a quantifiable marketing tool.
Pet cover goes green
The Green Insurance Company is to expand its personal lines portfolio with a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
E-certificates put on a par with paper
The insurance industry has welcomed the introduction of regulation giving electronic motor insurance policies legal parity with paper policies.
Growth plan at Brightside
Brightside has targeted 20% growth in 2010 after posting a record revenue of £44.7m for 2009. Overall revenue increased by 35% (2008: £33.2m).
Bids in for Kwik-Fit insurance
Investment bank Credit Suisse is mulling over bids to buy the insurance arm of Kwik-Fit after they were submitted for consideration by 2 April.
Drivers may pay the price
Niche areas within motor insurance such as cover designed specifically for young drivers could see rate increases of up to 20% after Quinn Insurance was ordered to cease underwriting in the UK, according to motor brokers.
Outsourcing giant Capita set to take on travel insurance
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Home Office continues AVICS support
The Home Office has announced its continued support of the ACPO Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, a unit dedicated to reducing vehicle-enabled crime.
Flux predicts U-25s motor premium hike of 20% amid Quinn fallout
Young drivers could suffer a 20% insurance hike as a result of Quinn Insurance going into administration, according to specialist insurance provider Adrian Flux.
Go Compare ad star to sing on England World Cup song
The moustachioed star of the Go Compare adverts has been asked to sing on the official England world cup song.
Zurich outlook revised upwards by S&P
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised the outlooks on the various operating entities of Switzerland-based insurance group Zurich Financial Services to stable from negative.
Start-up seals second broking deal
Invicta Insurance Services, the new broking service provider set up by Steve Gamage, has made its second acquisition: Sevenoaks-based Lowe Insurance. This partnership was started over 22 years ago by Patricia and John Lowe, both of whom will remain with…
Zurich outlook revised upwards by S&P
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised the outlooks on the various operating entities of Switzerland-based insurance group Zurich Financial Services to stable from negative.
Invicta completes second acquisition
Invicta Insurance Services has acquired Kent-based Lowe Insurance in its second acquisition in two weeks.