Motor
Bristol contact centre to be hit by majority of Allianz job cuts
The majority of the 170 Allianz roles put at risk due to its proposal to exit direct home and motor insurance are Bristol contact centre jobs, Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye said, with the potential withdrawal impacting 187,000 policies.
Blog: 1980s classic car revival creates hot targets
From the Vauxhall Nova to the Ford Escort MkII, the 1980s classic car market is booming.
170 roles at risk at Allianz as direct motor and home exit proposed
Allianz UK could withdraw from the direct home and motor markets and has entered union discussions due to approximately 170 roles that would be impacted by the move.
Europe: Join the caravan
Caravans and motorhomes are increasingly popular and many vacationers are choosing to take them to Europe. What insurance challenges does this pose?
Blog: Driverless cars - picturing the road ahead
While the government is gung-ho about the development of autonomous vehicles, insurers may seek to temper that enthusiasm if there are too many risk uncertainties
CJCA s57 fundamentally dishonest ruling sends 'strong message' to fraudsters
The first fundamentally dishonest ruling under section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 will act as a significant deterrent to potential fraudsters, according to the Association of British Insurers and law firm Horwich Farrelly.
Wunelli unveils ‘plug and play’ telematics device
Telematics provider Wunelli is launching a data collection device, cutting the cost of telematics by around 85% on current hardwired options.
Quiz of the week - 8 April
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Blog: Insurers need to stop rolling over and paying outrageous charges
A lack of knowledge around vehicle recovery and the law may be costing insurers dearly.
Co-op says impact of December floods causes £13m GI profit loss in 2015
The Co-operative group today posted a £13m profit loss for its general insurance division in 2015, marking a significant drop from £1m the previous year.
Autoglass rolls out UK-wide solution to calibrate ADS
Autoglass has introduced a UK-wide solution to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, which support vehicle safety systems including autonomous braking and lane deviation warnings.
Smart Driver Club Insurance to offer up to 40% off premium for lower-risk drivers
Smart Driver Club Insurance, the insurance offering of former Wunelli CEO Penny Searles' new UK-first telematics venture, will offer a significant reduction in its premium for drivers with a low level of risk.
Former Wunelli boss Searles launches used car membership club
Former Wunelli CEO Penny Searles has returned to the market with the launch of an insurance company called Smart Driver Club Insurance, part of a membership service for motorists driving used cars.
C-Suite Insurer: Covéa's Adrian Furness - Standing up for customers
I’m concerned that as the debate about the latest whiplash reforms gets louder (I’m being polite), the most important person in the process is being forgotten - the customer
AA sees insurance service revenue fall amid flat group revenue
Revenue in insurance services at the AA fell to £131m (2015: £142m) with an increase in customer churn due to higher motor premiums the cause, according to the company’s results for the year ended 31 January 2016.
Commercial vehicle MGA launches with £30m capacity
A £30m-capacity managing general agency targeting van and commercial vehicle business will be launched in the UK market by the founder of a claims management company.
MIB recruits former West Midlands police head to liaise with the UK's forces
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has recruited a former West Midlands Police Inspector to liaise with the UK's 45 police forces.
Fraudsters are 'hijacking' genuine claims as crash-for-cash detection improves
Hijacking of genuine claims is a new tactic being employed by fraudsters as insurance fraud is increasingly being picked up by insurers
Motor prosecution insurer Road Halo to partner with Arc Legal
Road Halo’s motor prosecution defence cover will be offered as an add-on or stand alone product through a partnership with Arc Legal.
Bank of Scotland launches car insurance with BGL's Junction
Bank of Scotland, part of the Lloyd’s Banking Group, has partnered with BGL Group’s Junction to offer car insurance.
Legal: An opportunity to crack whiplash
The government is making a concerted effort to reduce the number of whiplash claims and consequently reduce the cost of motor insurance
RAC reveals drop in convicted uninsured drivers, but warns IPT rise might reverse trend
There has been a 9% fall in the total number of convictions for driving without insurance among men holding full driving licences, according to a Freedom of Information request made by the RAC to the DVLA.
Saga partners with New Re to 'reduce exposure' underwriting risk
Saga has signed a quota share agreement to cover 75% of the motor policies risks of its in-house underwriter AICL from 1 February.
Unicorn says ‘diversifying’ the next step after Berkshire backing
Unicorn Underwriting has confirmed it will not limit itself to UK commercial lines but aims to move into all classes and territories after partnering with Berkshire Hathaway.