Motor
Plowman appointed chair of Older Drivers Task Force, which will seek evidence in New Year
The Road Safety Foundation has confirmed that its trustee and former civil servant John Plowman will chair the Older Drivers Task Force.
Tesco fraudster sentenced to three years after Operation Catcher sting
A fraudster who staged accidents with Tesco delivery vans has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Russian Roundup: Q4 2014
Insurance companies Allianz and AIG closed their business arms in Russia while Rosgosstrakh closed its Belarusian subdivision and continued to receive fines for breaching the law for selling compulsory motor third party liability insurance certificates
Motor premium increases to be reflected in 2015 results
Insurers are unlikely to see any favourable impact from motor premium increases until their 2015 results, according to Towers Watson.
Average UK motor premiums rise 0.3% in November
The average price of a new comprehensive motor policy rose 0.3% to £590 in November; the third successive month of price increases, according to the Towers Watson and Confused insurance price index.
Catlin in 'advanced discussions' to sell Insure the Box
Catlin Group has confirmed it is in advanced negotiations regarding the sale of its interest in Box Innovation Group.
Ageas UK agrees new strategic partnership with Virgin Money
Ageas UK and Virgin Money have entered into an agreement that will see both businesses work together to create a range of home and motor insurance products for the UK market during 2015.
Editor's comment: What a difference a year makes
2014 is coming to a close and so much has happened but will insurers be sad to see it go? It was the year that started with Winter floods estimated to have generated a total bill of £500m and saw Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband demand insurers settle…
Covéa launches new fleet product to boost commercial growth
Covéa Insurance, the UK subsidiary of French mutual Covéa, will launch a new fleet product for commercial brokers this month.
One in 10 car deaths linked to alcohol, says WHO
Following a study, the World Health Organisation has said one in every 10 car deaths is linked to alcohol.
Household pressure to offset improved motor climate in 2015, says Fitch
A halt in motor premium declines and improved commercial performance is expected to see the UK non-life market stabilise in 2015 but this could be offset by increased pressure in the household space, according to Fitch Ratings.
Questgates to introduce minimum standard for motor investigators
Loss adjuster Questgates has unveiled plans to introduce a minimum professional standard for those operating within its motor investigation team by the first quarter of next year.
New vehicle damage repair standard published
A new British Standard for vehicle damage repair has been published by BSI to help repair centres differentiate themselves from their competitors.
Alps agrees commercial breakdown deal with Higos
Auto Legal Protection Services has partnered with Higos to provide breakdown cover for commercial vehicles and fleet clients.
Debenhams signs three year car insurance deal with Eldon
Eldon Insurance has agreed a three year partnership deal with Debenhams Retail that will result in the Newcastle-based firm providing car insurance for the retail firm.
Innovation Group restructures UK motor division
Innovation Group has consolidated its four UK motor brands, Crashworth, Gemini, Nobilas and Motorcare, to form a new division called Innovation Group Motor UK.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Average policy savings of £15 predicted following My Licence launch
Motor Insurers’ Bureau CEO Ashton West has set his sights on the “the holy grail” of delivering claims data at the point of quote by 2016, following the launch of the My Licence initiative, which is expected to spark customer savings.
My Licence officially launches
The My Licence initiative has officially been launched by the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
LV extends Nationwide motor contract
LV has completed a deal to further extend its partnership with building society Nationwide on car insurance products.
RSA named as insurer partner for Greenwich driverless cars pilot
RSA has been selected as the insurer partner for the Government-backed driverless cars project in Greenwich, London.
Axa picked as insurance expert for driverless cars project
Axa has been selected as part of two government-funded initiatives to pilot driverless cars in the UK.
Innovation Group inks £46m deal for motor service specialist as CEO departs
Innovation Group has revealed a deal to spend up to £46m on one of the UK’s leading motor service plan specialists, alongside announcing the departure of CEO Andy Roberts.
ABI 2014 Motor Conference round-up
All the big stories from the ABI motor conference.