Personal
Motor Claims 2010: All change for motor
The UK motor claims sector is going through a period of rapid change, with the impending introduction of the Ministry of Justice reforms very high on the industry's agenda.
Publicity order for Act
Any organisation guilty of an offence under the Corporate Manslaughter Act is potentially liable to a publicity order, requiring it to publicise details of its conviction and sentence from this week.
Fraud group slams GMC as surgeon avoids panel
The Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group has accused the General Medical Council of providing a "route map" for doctors who seek to escape investigation for misconduct that potentially costs insurers thousands of pounds.
Sterling picked by L&G
Sterling Insurance has been chosen by Legal & General as a partner for its adviser network.
Esure to stop underwriting Halifax policies
Esure will cease to underwrite Halifax's motor policies after it was bought out by founder Peter Wood from majority stakeholder Lloyds Banking Group in a £185m deal.
Car quote index shows rise
Confused and EMB have launched a quarterly car insurance price index that shows the average cost of the cheapest quote rose by 12.7% in 2009.
MoJ draft rules agreed
The Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury draft rules have been agreed and signed off by the rules committee.
Rugby player at centre of credit hire dispute
A professional rugby player has found himself at the centre of a dispute between credit hire operator Accident Exchange and his insurer.
KFFS set to "maximise" potential in £200m sale
Kwik Fit's insurance arm is expected to retain its brand if sold for the fourth time in just over a decade by its private equity owners.
Provident is front runner for Tesco motor panel
Tesco Bank is poised to sign deals with several insurers, including up-for-sale Provident, to handle "non-standard risks" as part of a panel arrangement, Post has learnt.
Credit hire bodies in talks to create single industry voice
The Accident Management Association and National Association of Credit Hire Operators are poised to merge, Post has learnt.
Legal & General urges consumers to consider MPPI protection
Legal & General managing director Peter Graham has urged consumers to consider mortgage payment protection insurance despite the UK’s move out of recession.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
L&G reports 8% dip in general insurance
Insurer said it had prioritised profitability over volume and positioned itself to target profitable opportunities in 2010.
Sterling seals L&G HNW deal
Under the terms of the deal L&G advisers will now offer Sterling's executive home Insurance to their high net worth customers.
Confused index shows 12.7% rise in 2009
Confused and EMB have launched a new quarterly car insurance price index.
Editor's comment: Esure sale is yardstick for personal lines deals
The January sales may not have thrown up much in the way of bargains for those hoping to acquire insurance-related companies. But February is looking like it could prove a more successful month for those seeking a nice little earner at a knockdown price.
Tracker renews police deal
Stolen vehicle recover operator Tracker has signed an exclusive five-year extension on its partnership with the UK Police Force.
Kwik Fit looks to dispose of insurance business
According to a reports the company has hired bankers at Credit Suisse to carry out a review of Kwik-Fit Financial Services, which employs more than 1000 people.
Nine in ten customers “satisfied” with motor claims service
Almost 90% of claimants are satisfied with their motor insurance claims service, new research has revealed.
FSCS predicts increase in PPI compensation claims
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has forecasted an increase in payment protection insurance compensation claims for the rest of the financial year and into 2010/11 - which could increase the levies on insurance firms.
Chaucer names new head of e-commerce
Chaucer Insurance has appointed Ken Hutchinson as its new head of e-commerce.
Go Compare strikes web deal
Price comparison site Go Compare is using Gomez to provide web performance monitoring solutions to support the performance and availability of its website.
TUC supports EL database proposals
The Trades Union Congress has welcomed the government moves to open a consultation on the setting up of an employers’ liability insurance bureau.