Motor
Sabre sees profits leap as GWP decreases by £10m
Motor insurer Sabre recorded a post-tax profit of £43.4m in 2013; an increase on its 2012 result of £29.7m.
Expert Analysis: Spring summary
In his spring analysis, IGO4’s Tom Cooper examines the potential outcomes of the investigation into MFN clauses and highlights the difficult relationship between aggregators and brands.
Direct Asia eyes home insurance for Thailand
DirectAsia.com which started selling motor insurance in Thailand last September wants to sell other products including home insurance.
Brightside recruits three for senior roles
Listed broker Brightside has recruited a chief operating officer for its retail division, capacity and pricing manager and a head of compliance.
ICA issues warning over compensation calls
The Insurance Council of Australia is warning consumers to be wary about unsolicited calls in connection with potential motor accident compensation claims.
Quindell signs claims deal with new motor MGA
Quindell has signed a three-year outsourcing contract with newly launched managing general agent Hawkwell Motor Insurance Company.
Motor MGA Hawkwell launches
Managing general agent Hawkwell Motor is targeting brokers across the UK and Northern Ireland after opening its doors for business.
Devine launches ‘tech savvy’ motor broker
Former Ageas retail commercial director Brendan Devine has formally launched his new motor broker Sure Thing, targeting a best in class online experience.
Berenberg restates hold rating on DLG despite motor warning
Berenberg Bank has restated its hold rating on Direct Line Group and raised its target price on the listed insurer from 230p to 254p despite seeing “only modest absolute valuation upside”.
Swinton extends Quindell contract until March 2015
Outsourcing provider Quindell has agreed an extension of a material contract with high street broker Swinton.
High-profile motor withdrawal touted after another tough year for the market
Analysts suggest further regulatory scrutiny could exacerbate sector’s troubles
Rehabilitation-only personal injury whiplash debate fails to gain traction
Insurers highlight claims time frames as area of major concern
Major motor insurer close to telematics deal for bicycles
A major motor insurer is close to launching a telematics offering for cyclists, in partnership with a telematics specialist, Post has learnt.
LV boss O'Roarke targets home and commercial growth in 2014
LV will focus its efforts in 2014 on home and commercial insurance “where conditions are not so brutally competitive”, according to general insurance managing director John O’Roarke.
Driving new revenue streams through telematics
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Calls for debate on scrapping of low value PI payouts branded 'cynical'
Law firm Simpson Millar has described suggestions emanating from the Association of British Insurers that cash payouts for low value personal injury claims should be scrapped as “very worrying”.
Seventeen arrested in credit hire crackdown
Seventeen people suspected of credit hire fraud were arrested in raids across England on Wednesday morning.
Towergate's Harris joins Tempcover as underwriting director
Short term motor insurance provider Tempcover has hired Towergate’s Neil Harris as underwriting director.
Government urged to introduce GDL 'without delay' by Scottish minister
Scottish transport minister Keith Brown has spoken out in favour of graduated driving licenses and called for the UK government to “take action without further delay”.
BIA Countdown: Young achievers look back: Q&A with Nichola Williams and Phil Cunningham
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to two past winners of the Young Achiever accolade.
Ipswich motor broker Ignition Select teams up with Open GI
Software provider Open GI has confirmed it has reached a three-year deal with newly launched broker Ignition Select.
Thatcham urges government to back AEB scheme
Industry-funded research centre Thatcham is seeking government backing for a scheme to encourage motorists to buy cars with auto-emergency braking systems.
Biba motor panel chair Briscoe hands over reins
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Gallagher Bassett branch manager George Nicol to replace Allan Briscoe as chairman of its motor panel.
Frank Pickles goes live on The Broker Cloud
Frank Pickles has adopted The Broker Cloud’s software solution for motorhome and kit car.