Aggregators
Competition Commission to investigate credit hire and aggregator markets
The Competition Commission has published its plans to investigate the lack of control involved in the supply of services in private motor insurance, the power of the four main aggregators, and the difficulties customers face when researching and buying…
Aggregators audit software providers after hackers exploit SSP vulnerability
Insurance software houses have warned that hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in breaking through security systems, forcing businesses to engage in a "never-ending fight" to stay ahead.
Go Compare admits future sale 'entirely possible'
The timing of Go Compare's strategic review is "no coincidence" given that the aggregator's major shareholder has a flotation in its sights, according to commentators, who have also mooted a potential management buyout or private equity deal.
Post magazine - 15 November 2012
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Gender directive to price 25% of women off the road
Female drivers could be forced off the road when the new European gender ruling comes into force 21 December 2012.
Analysts point to Go Compare MBO as Esure prepares for IPO
Commentators believe it is "no coincidence" that Go Compare is to strategically review the business as its major shareholder Esure gears up for a float, some suggesting that the aggregator might stage a management buyout.
Motor insurance market reviews plans ahead of legislation and slowdown
Direct Line Group is primed to "execute a range of strategies" depending on how changes to the legal landscape play out next spring, according to the insurer's chief executive Paul Geddes.
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Go Compare reacts to sale rumours
Aggregator Go Compare has played down rumours of a sale, stating "nothing has changed".
Go Compare boss to consider sale
Go Compare boss Hayley Parsons has reportedly appointed advisors to look at selling the aggregator.
Post Blog: Never mind the meerkats
With Google unveiling its new car insurance comparison service, what can the other aggregators do to compete? Ben Gibson explains.
Ferrets help to boost BGL sales in France
BGL Group has rebranded its French price comparison business as Lesfurets.com, or 'The Ferrets'.
UK insurance group eyes Turkey and India acquisitions
UK insurance group BGL Group is to target Brazil, India and Turkey in a bid to widen its international footprint.
BGL Group to target Brazil, India and Turkey as it seeks to widen footprint
Compare The Market parent BGL Group is eyeing opportunities to extend its aggregator reach into Brazil, India and Turkey, according to chief executive Peter Winslow.
My Best XI: Steven Williams, Go Compare
Steven Williams, the new product development manager at Go Compare, selects his Best XI for a start-up insurance company. As well as a range of brokers, online specialists and telematics providers, two Welsh footballing legends are chosen in attack,…
Car insurance at two-year low but young driver rates rising
Car insurance premiums have shrunk to their lowest level in more than two years, according to price comparison site Tiger.
Hastings relaunches People's Choice
Hastings Direct has given motor insurance brand People's Choice a fresh look to make it more engaging for customers.
Expert analysis: Aggregator assessment
A continuing drop in motor premiums and a rise in instalment charges are just two trends identified by the latest market analysis.
Market moves: Hastings and Compare the Market bolster ranks with directorial appointments
Broker Hastings and BGL-owned aggregator Compare the Market were the busiest recruiters this week, both bringing in new directors.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Ageas' confirmed £116m purchase of Groupama, following two weeks of discussions, is sure to lead to a shake-up of the senior management at the newly merged company, but there is one man who seems set to land a leading role.
View from the top: Opportunity continues to knock
Towergate is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month, leading Mark Hodges to think about how much the industry has changed in the firm's corporate lifetime.
Autonet joins The Insurers' car insurance panel
Autonet Insurance has joined the car insurance panel with UK comparison site The Insurers, adding to its existing presence on the van and bike panel with the aggregator.
Admiral's international arms report £8.9m loss in 1H 2012
Admiral's international insurance business has reported significant growth in turnover and total premiums written in the first half of 2012 to £79.7m and £74.4m respectively (H1: 2012 £53.9m and £49.5m).
Autonet to launch on aggregator Uswitch
Motor broker Autonet is to place several van insurance products on price comparison site Uswitch imminently.