Motor
Geddes rules out further disposals or large acquisitions for DLG
Direct Line Group's CEO Paul Geddes has told the market not to expect anymore disposals or large-scale acquisitions in the foreseeable future.
International: A shortage of talent
With the number of qualified claims adjusters in Singapore falling by one-third over the past 10 years, the country is facing an acute shortage of talent
Commercial Lines Fraud: Commercial stumbling block
With the fight against fraud in personal lines being increasingly successful, fraudsters are beginning to target the financially viable commercial sector
Claims Club: Next government must address young driver issue
The insurance industry has a "friend" in Europe in the shape of Lord Jonathan Hill, the EU commissioner for financial services and capital markets, no matter what happens in May.
CMA proposes August 2016 deadline for no claims bonus remedy
The Competition and Markets Authority appears to have heeded industry pleas to extend the deadline for implementing its no claims bonus remedy.
Lewis rules out motor market exit for RSA in the current climate
RSA's UK CEO Steve Lewis has confirmed the insurer's commitment to the motor sector.
Evans declares Axa five-year turnaround plan 'job done'
Axa UK and Ireland CEO Paul Evans has described the five year turnaround plan unveiled in 2011 as “job done” a year ahead of schedule.
Driverless cars: Driving change
Rapid advances in automotive technology mean that, within a generation, the future of autonomous vehicles and driverless cars could become a reality. What will that mean for the insurance industry?
Europe: Opportunities in Middle and Eastern Europe despite geopolitical risks
Despite the Russian-Ukraine crisis, 2014 brought hope of a revival for the regional market in Middle and Eastern Europe. Economic prospects have been positive, regardless of the continual geopo
Money Supermarket lays down renewals challenge for insurers
Aggregator Money Supermarket is challenging the insurance industry to adopt eight recommendations it has put forward to make the auto-renewal process fairer for consumers.
Insurers warned of 'profound effects' of Ecall on claims costs
Insurers have been warned of the hidden costs that may entail from its introduction of the Ecall communication system.
Editor's comment: It’s time to seize the day
Insurance is traditionally known for being a slow moving market, which takes its time and waits to be issued with regulation and guidelines.
Car repair capacity deficit to dent insurers' profitabilty
A deficit in car repair capacity is likely to have a knock-on effect on insurance company profits, according to a report by research agency Trend Tracker.
Motor: The sharks are circling
A number of threats to the UK motor market are currently occuring – driverless cars, motor manufacturers muscling into the sector, the competitiveness of pricing. But can these challenges be turned into opportunities?
Europe C-Suite: Keeping up with innovation
Ageas CEO Bart de Smet looks at imminent innovations which will impact the insurance market.
Video: RSA's Kenny Leitch on driverless cars
Last week government ministers launched the UK’s driverless car trials in the Royal Borough of Greenwich - the location of one of the government backed projects which RSA is the insurance partner for.
Insurers urged to seize 'opportunity' as driverless cars hit UK roads
The emergence of driverless car technology should be viewed as an “opportunity not a threat” by motor insurers, despite prospective further reductions in premiums.
ABI slams government’s lack of young driver reforms
The Association of British Insurers has criticised the government’s lack of action on young driver reforms for “putting young lives at risk and increasing the cost of motor insurance for young drivers unnecessarily”.
Next two quarters will tell if signs of improvement in motor are 'false dawn' says Ageas UK CEO
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has predicted this year could see an improvement in the motor market as fuel prices mean drivers take to the road more frequently but says the next two quarters will tell.
Ageas UK CEO Watson says 2014 results show insurer in ‘good shape'
Ageas UK saw a leap in net profit for the year ended 31 December 2014 to £94.7m from £85.2m in 2013.
Motor stabilisation ‘overplayed’ says Berenberg as it downgrades Esure
Equity analyst Berenberg has downgraded Esure from 'buy' to 'hold', citing "near term dynamics" in the motor market as an issue that is expected to impact the firm.
APU warns of corporate insurance policy abuse
Drivers are ‘routinely' abusing corporate insurance policies by incorrectly accepting responsibility for accidents, according to a report by anti-motor fraud specialist, Asset Protection Unit.
Government launches UK driverless car trials
The launch of three UK driverless car trials has been hailed as a step towards safer roads while research from aggregator Uswitch has revealed half of UK consumers would be unwilling to be a passenger in such a vehicle.
Home market failing to price for long-term weather risk
The home market remains significantly more profitable than its motor counterpart but insurers may be failing to price for long-term risk, market analysts fear.