Credit hire
Quindell appoints former Helphire chairman and Prudential CEO
Quindell has made two senior appointments to assist in the development of the outsourcing firm's accounting policies.
Blog: Beyond the CMA - the future of credit hire?
Jeremy Lefebure, UK claims transformation lead at PWC, on why the industry needs to take the future of credit hire in to its own hands with an innovative alternative to the GTA portal.
Insolvency Service investigating conduct of Drive Assist directors
The Insolvency Service is believed to be conducting an investigation into the behaviour and transactions of the directors of credit hire firm Drive Assist, according to the company’s liquidator Zolfo Cooper.
Review of the Year: General Insurance
General insurers including Ageas, Aviva, Direct Line, Axa and LV reflect on a year that started with immense flood claims, saw the Competition and Markets Authority’s final report into motor insurance and ended with a warning by the regulator on the use…
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
ABI dismisses CHO claim to MPs that Ifed acts as ‘private police force’
CHO concerned crimes that impact on society are not being tackled
Credit hire: A missed opportunity
The Competition and Markets Authority report on the private motor market was met with criticism over its lack of action on credit hire practices. So what action can the industry take?
CHO charter unlikely to garner ABI support
The Association of British Insurers has said it would be unlikely to sign up to the Credit Hire Organisation consumer charter due to practical and legal concerns about the document.
CHO lobbying MPs on concerns Ifed acts as ABI's 'private police force'
The Credit Hire Organisation has contacted members of parliament over its allegation the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department will only accept cases referred to it by the Association of British Insurers.
ABI, IFB and Thompsons to discuss fraud collaboration next week
The Association of British Insurers and Thompsons solicitors are set for a face-to-face showdown next week at the Post Insurance Fraud conference.
Supplier for credit hire portal not 'formally selected'
Martin Andrews, director general of the Credit Hire Organisation, has clarified that the General Terms of Agreement technical committee has not selected a supplier for an electronic portal.
Insurers doubt CHO’s electronic portal proposal can provide credit hire answer
‘Abuse’ with no consequences remains an issue with general terms of agreement
ABI refuses to 'take lectures' from CHOs on credit hire portal
The Association of British Insurers has lashed out at the Credit Hire Organisation following its plea for insurers to back an electronic portal.
CHO calls for motor execs to back launch of GTA portal
Senior motor insurance executives have been sounded out by the Credit Hire Organisation on plans to push ahead with the launch of an electronic portal to complement the existing general terms of agreement protocol.
CMA private motor market report: GTA demise ‘only a matter of time’ after CMA fails to find credit hire cost remedy
Only hope for industry-wide change could be ‘shaming’ others into it
ABI says politicians 'need to act' after CMA 'ducks' credit hire challenge
The Association of British Insurers has slammed the Competition & Markets Authority’s failure to tackle “excessive” credit hire costs, claiming they are likely to lead to higher charges for consumers.
CHO chief urges insurers to 'get round the table' after CMA's credit hire U-turn
Credit Hire Organisation chief executive Martin Andrews has called on insurers to work with the credit hire industry after the Competition and Markets Authority said it will not take action over credit hire costs.
CMA finds 'no effective remedy' for credit hire costs
The Competition and Markets Authority will take no action on credit hire practices after finding that there is “no effective and proportionate remedy” in its final report into the private motor market.
Insurers braced for disappointment as CMA motor report deadline approaches
Disparity between credit hire and direct hire costs among most contentious issues
Industry frustrated as CMA considers U-turn on capping credit hire costs
CHO boss Evans launches complaint to CMA over direct hire practices
Enterprise and CHO clash over CMA complaint
Enterprise and the Credit Hire Organisation have crossed swords after CHO chairman Steve Evans wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority to demand an investigation into direct hire practices.
ERAC Spotlight: Aiming Hire
Are technological advances and regulatory changes the answer to the insurance industry's problems with credit hire?
CMA report provides boost but industry bemoans missed credit hire opportunity
Industry concerned inaction on subrogated repair costs prevents level playing field
CHO hails competition probe backing for modified GTA
The Credit Hire Organisation has welcomed the Competition Market Authority’s proposals this morning as a validation for the general terms of agreement held between insurers and credit hire firms.