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Allianz mulls online-only plan for direct personal business
Allianz Insurance is considering remodelling its Cornhill Direct business into an online- only provider.
Moneysupermarket sees insurance transactions fall 14% in 2008
However, insurance made up 55% of the revenue (£75.7m), compared to 44% in 2008 despite a slight drop from £77.7m that year.
ALA Insurance Brokers launches GAP motor insurance product
ALA Insurance Brokers has unveiled a new GAP motor insurance product, which the intermediary claims is the first to use independent vehicle valuation data.
Aviva and MIB wade into debate on "fronting" fraud
New research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau and Aviva reveals that more than two-thirds of UK drivers do not understand what it means to ‘front' an insurance policy.
Swiftcover warns "fronting" fraud has doubled in two years
An estimated 36 000 parents are committing fraud by illegally putting their sons and daughters down as a ‘spouse' or ‘partner' on their car insurance policy - a crime known as fronting according to Axa-owned firm.
UK General launches caravan product
UK General Insurance has launched a new online caravan policy through the Simple Insurance Brand, part of its consumer arm.
Towergate buys John Charcol
Towergate's financial services arm has finalised a deal to acquire mortgage broker John Charcol, Post understands.
Select & Protect urges brokers to help homeowners cover gadgets
Select & Protect has urged brokers to help policyholders effectively cover their mobile phones, mp3 players and other gadgets under their household policies.
Bupa revamps trading platform
Bupa has launched an enhanced online trading system for intermediaries that sell its individual protection products.
Choicequote appoints Premium First
Choicequote Insurance Services Limited has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of the 1 April 2010.
CBG sells PL business to Swinton
CBG Group has sold “certain elements” of its personal lines business to Swinton.
HSBC sales director joins Towergate
Caravan and park homes broker Towergate Bakers has appointed Simon Townsend as its managing director.
Mondial Assistance renews Last Minute deal
Mondial Assistance in the UK has signed a new three-year pan-European contract online travel and leisure retailer Lastminute.com.
Aviva Health appoints business development boss
Aviva UK Heath has named Teresa Rogers as its international business development manager
Groupama profits fall more than 50%
Groupama Insurances has announced a pre-tax £14m profit for 2009 – a fall of more than 50% on the £30.1m reported in 2008.
Ace raids RBSI for travel boss
Ace European Group has appointed Chris Price to its newly created role of regional director of travel for Europe, Middle East and Africa from RBS Insurance.
Ace raids RBSI for travel boss
Ace European Group has appointed Chris Price to its newly created role of regional director of travel for Europe, Middle East and Africa from RBS Insurance.
Legal Expenses - Jackson Impact: Cheque mate
Would Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on costs reform really decimate the after-the-event market? Veronica Cowan canvasses views from those affected.
Chartered Broker Status: Raising the bar
Now entering its third year, Leigh Jackson assesses take-up and any tangible benefits of the CII's corporate chartered status for brokers.
Motor Claims 2010: Creating harmony
With the perfect scenario for vehicle replacement still a long way off, Brendan Keane examines whether recent developments are taking the industry towards it.
Motor Claims 2010: Ombudsman calls for credit hire clarity
The Financial Ombudsman Service's lead insurance specialist has called for clarity on behalf of consumers around the use of credit hire operators in the insurance industry.
Motor Claims 2010: Police chiefs seek help from insurers on fraud
Insurer capital and information could prove vital in the fight against fraud, according to detective chief inspector Andy MacKay of the Association of Chief Police Officers' Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service.
Motor Claims 2010: Time issues worry Zurich boss
Ministry of Justice personal injury reforms will place greater time constraints on insurers than claimant lawyers, according to Tony Emms, motor claims director at Zurich.