Motor
C-Suite – MGA: The devolution of personal lines
Is big data really the answer to stopping the rot that has taken hold in personal lines insurance?
C-Suite – Insurer: Regulation through collaboration
All parties have a role to play in order to achieve improved regulation of the motor insurance market.
Insurers told to prepare for ‘seismic’ impact of driverless vehicle technology
ABI set to attend Valentine’s Day government summit on driverless cars.
Editor's comment: A crucial Valentine’s Day date
Autonomous – or driverless – cars are clearly the future.
Vehicle Technology: End of the driver?
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, nine motor manufacturers exhibited autonomous car prototypes. What does this technological leap mean for the future of motor insurance?
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Peter Wood
Since their inception, the BIA have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
Axa hits back at 'ludicrous' motor profit allegations
Axa has challenged Thompsons Solicitors to provide evidence of wrongdoing following allegations the insurer was failing to meet an International Financial Reporting Standards requirement in relation to revealing how much profit it generates.
Carole Nash prepares to roll out multi-car classic policy
Carole Nash is extending its cherished cars portfolio with the launch of a multi-car policy for classic vehicles.
Insurers taking a dim view of 'fronting'
Parents have been warned insurers may refuse to pay out on claims and launch legal action if they suspect mums and dads are pretending to be the main driver of a vehicle used predominantly by their children.
LV CEO predicts 2014 motor recovery following £40m GWP drop
LV has recorded a £40m drop in general insurance gross written premium for the 12 months ended 31 December 2013 while total in-force policies grew by 300 000.
Axa targets home, motor and commercial vehicle for data enhancement
Axa is collaborating with Lexis Nexis to bring more data and analytics to its home, motor and commercial vehicle books.
Insurers harness power of online reviews
Insurers are beginning to recognise the value of online customer reviews in persuading consumers to purchase products, according to new research by Autoglass.
Law firm demands Axa and Aviva declare motor profits
Thompsons Solicitors is demanding Axa and Aviva reveal their UK motor insurance sales trading figures saying the insurers are in breach of International Financial Reporting Standards until they do so.
Blog: Insurers care and so do the buyers of insurance…
Floods swept across the nation earlier in the year, causing problems for thousands of stranded home owners and driving insurance companies into top gear.
Towergate strikes five-year motor claims deal with BGL
BGL Group has agreed a new five-year agreement with Towergate to manage motor claims for the 200 000 customers of the consolidator’s broker distribution network.
Allianz and DAC Beachcroft launch motor safety paper for fleet drivers
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with law firm DAC Beachcroft to launch a white paper aimed at raising awareness of motoring offences and their penalties among fleet managers and business drivers.
Swinton recruits former Direct Line MD Moat as non-exec
Swinton has named former Direct Line motor managing director Chris Moat as a non-executive director, Post can reveal.
Video: Audatex director insists insurers should accept 80% of subrogated motor claims
Insurers should automatically accept at least four in five of subrogated motor claims.
Laurent Matras return expected to result in Axa personal lines overhaul
The return of former Groupama boss Laurent Matras to Axa may herald a shake-up of the insurer’s personal lines business, according to market observers.
Minister defends Gibraltar against ‘unfair advantage’ perceptions
Gibraltarian minister talks up non-motor insurance expansion.
DfT demands more telematics research before young driver safety green paper
Insurers warn telematics is not a ‘silver bullet’ as long wait for paper continues.
C-Suite: Different expectations pose risk
The government and the industry are not on the same page when it comes to motor premium reductions.
AA Insurance becomes Biba member
AA Insurance has become a member of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association with several of its staff set to join the trade body’s committees.
Industry facing £426m bill for Christmas floods
The insurance bill for storm and flood damage over the 2013 Christmas and New Year period will cost the industry around £426m, according to the Association of British Insurers.