Motor
Biba launches sharing economy guide
Aon, Higos, Bluefin and Towergate are among the brokers that have signalled they can place risks for businesses operating within the sharing economy, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Motor firms warned rates need to go up 10% to restore sector’s profitability
Underwriters face net combined ratios of 112.% in 2015
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?
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Driverless cars, connected homes and PPOs
From Tennessee to London, over the past few months I have heard a considerable amount about the future of insurance.
Devitt and LV Broker partner on motorcycle offering
Motorcycle insurance broker Devitt Insurance Services and LV Broker are launching a scheme for the motorcycle trade.
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.
2% rate rise in 2015 not enough to spark motor profitability, claims EY
Next year has been billed as the beginning of a trend in rising motor premiums by advisory firm EY, yet a predicted average 2% rise in 2015 will be below the rate of claims inflation.
Martinez and Partners to enter professional indemnity market
Basingstoke-based broker Martinez and Partners is to launch stand-alone professional indemnity products for architects, surveyors and accountants in 2015.
CGI awarded My Licence contract as insurers wait to use system
CGI has contracted with the Motor Insurers' Bureau to deliver the My Licence hub to insurers as the system is reportedly being rolled-out across the industry.
Blog: AEB for safer A to Bs
In line with Road Safety week, Ageas head of motor and personal Lines underwriting services Kevin Kiernan looks at how AEB systems can help make the roads safer
In Series - Personal Injury: what next for PI?
Reforms have led to strong progress in tackling the whiplash epidemic, but the job isn’t done yet. What can parties involved in PI expect in the future?
RDT prepared for My Licence launch
Software provider RDT's Landscape platform has been upgraded to support soon-to-be-launched industry hub My Licence.
Axa Assistance extends motor partnership with Royal British Legion
Axa Assistance UK has extended its partnership with The Royal British Legion to provide motor breakdown insurance to its members and supporters.
Court orders for £48,975 to be confiscated from Yorkshire ghost broker
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has today had £48,975 confiscated from a ghost broker jailed in July for selling invalid car insurance to more than 100 motorists in the Bradford and Leeds areas of Yorkshire.
QBE Europe motor director Bains exits
QBE European Operations has confirmed the departure of retail motor and business performance director Talbir Bains.
Personal injury claims on the up in motor as hearing loss claims rise too
Analysts predicting full year squeeze on profitability after Q3 results
ABI signs joint letter on driving licence reform as government progress stalls
Ethics around restricting driving and passengers could be blocking progress
Fraud Focus: What will the next fight be?
As the industry tackles motor fraud, where will fraudsters turn their attention to next?
Interview: Mike Holliday-Williams: Back from the cold
After more than three years as RSA Scandinavia CEO, Mike Holliday-Williams is back on home soil as DLG managing director of personal lines. He tells Post what he’s learnt from his time abroad and how he is responding to the changes in the UK market
Markerstudy partners with Premium Credit on retail deal
Markerstudy has appointed Premium Credit as its retail division premium finance partner.
Mass slams government for endorsing 'compensation culture' claims
The new chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society has dismissed the notion of a compensation culture in the UK urging members of the organisation to fight to preserve the current system.
First Central joins Biba
Motor broker First Central has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the trade body has announced.
Axa Assistance agrees breakdown deal with Autonet
Axa Assistance has partnered with Autonet Insurance to provide breakdown services to Autonet's van, car and motorbike insurance customers.
More Than partners with Trak Global on telematics product
More Than has launched a telematics product in partnership with Trak Global to help reduce the cost of motor insurance for young, inexperienced drivers.