Motor
Driving test consultation is a missed opportunity, insurers say
Proposed changes to the driving test are a missed opportunity to ensure the safety of drivers and increase insurance compliance, insurers have said.
ERS in the black as H1 2016 COR hits 99.8% on back of £7.3m profit
Lloyd’s motor insurance specialist ERS has reported a profit of £7.3m in it the first half of 2016, the result of continued underwriting and volume growth.
Is the insurance industry being forced to subsidise road repair?
Industry highlights concerns over bills submitted by Highways England
Private Motor Insurance Order officially comes into effect
Measures to boost competition among insurers and reduce premiums for drivers have come into effect today.
Car insurance premiums are back on the rise after Q1 dip, says AA
Car insurance premiums are back on the rise, according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
Biba outlines its top 11 Brexit concerns in letter to senior MPs
The British Insurers Brokers’ Association has sent a letter to members of the government, setting out their member’s opinions on what should be considered as the UK heads towards exiting the European Union.
Biba and Ageas renew calls for telematics tax break after record motor premium hike
Young drivers should be given a tax break on their motor insurance if they take out a telematics policy.
No clarity over who will pay for ADAS recalibration
Thatcham Research has issued a new voluntary code of practice to provide clear guidance on the recalibration of car safety technology during the replacement or refit of windscreens.
Vehicle thefts up for first time in 20 years in London
The Metropolitan Police has seen the first rise in vehicle thefts in 20 years, a Home Office report has revealed.
UK General Insurance supports Fish's motor excess book following Enterprise collapse
Leeds-based personal lines insurer UK General Insurance will be supporting Fish Insurance’s motor excess protection book following the collapse of Enterprise on Friday.
Expertise from A-Z: Sharing economy: Learning to share
With the sharing economy set to rocket in value over the next 10 years, the changing attitudes of the younger generation means insurers need to ditch their ‘one size fits all’ approach to insurance
Almost a fifth of UK motorists lying to get cheaper insurance
Almost a fifth of British motorists are lying to get cheaper premiums, a study found.
Police seize 1.5 millionth uninsured vehicle
Motor Insurers’ Bureau has confirmed that the UK’s 1.5 millionth uninsured vehicle has been seized in Haringey, North London.
ERS moves to support brokers following Enterprise collapse
ERS is looking to support brokers following the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission’s action on Friday after Enterprise informed them they were insolvent.
Carole Nash announces positive results for last financial year
Broker Carole Nash has seen a 77% increase in pre-tax profits in its annual results for last year.
Enterprise collapse will affect 14,000 motorists
A Zurich-owned Managing General Agent will reimburse outstanding premiums to Irish motorists who have been affected following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance on Friday.
Thatcham code of conduct for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to be published this month
The Thatcham code of conduct report for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems is due to be published later this month, Post can reveal.
Passenger drones: Look to the skies
The airspace above our cities could be the roadway of the future but what will insurance look like in times to come? And what kind of policy would cover flying taxi cabs – motor or aviation?
Lawyers call on government to 'get its priorities right' on automatic car renewals
Access to Justice has called on the government to “get its priorities right” and take further action on automatic car renewals.
Telematics providers welcome government consultation
Telematics providers have welcomed the opening of the government consultation on autonomous cars.
Digital: Virtual reality
Virtual reality has hit the gaming industry this year and it could find a place in the insurance sector to help with claims and fraud in the future.
BIA 2016: Major loss; claims initiative – insurer and outsourced; risk consultancy and in-house risk management
Major Loss; Claims Initiative of the Year – Insurer; Claims Initiative of the Year – Outsourced Partner; Risk Management Award – In-House & Insurable Risk Managers; Risk Consultancy
Building Block car hire excess product available to Right to Health customers
Right to Health is to offer its customers a car hire excess product from Building Block Insurance.