Motor - personal

What pushed up the price of EV premiums

Andrew Little, head of marketing and sales at Redtail Telematics, explains what pushed up electric vehicle motor insurance premiums plus what it will take to make cover more affordable again.

Direct Line rejects second bid from Ageas

Direct Line has rejected a second takeover approach from Belgium’s Ageas, with a spokesperson for the provider known it's red telephone on wheels mascot claiming it's rival continues to “significantly undervalue” the business.

Why Ageas buying Direct Line makes sense now

Having been talked about as a takeover target itself in recent years, content director Jonathan Swift observes Ageas’ move for Direct Line marks a change in fortunes for the Belgian insurance group and makes perfect sense in terms of fit and timing.

Big Interview: Rachel Lam, ombudsman director, FOS

Rachel Lam, ombudsman director for insurance at the Financial Ombudsman Service, speaks exclusively to Insurance Post’s Editor Emma Ann Hughes about her work with providers and the Financial Conduct Authority to address the sector’s shortcomings.

FCA to clamp down on premium finance outliers in 2024

Briefing: The Financial Conduct Authority’s head of insurance Matt Brewis has labelled premium finance a “poor product”, and warned the regulator has “talked about it enough,” hinting at potential action surrounding the practice in the next 12 months.

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