Motor
Comprehensive motor policy falls by 9% says ABI
The cost of the average private comprehensive motor insurance policy fell by 9% during 2013 compared to 2012, according to the ABI’s new quarterly average private comprehensive motor insurance premium tracker, launched today.
ABI to defend merits of driving curfew at Westminster talks
The Association of British Insurers has reiterated its backing for the introduction of a curfew for young drivers in the face of growing calls from telematics firms for government to scrap the proposed scheme.
LV Broker agrees motor partnership with Reach Financial Services
LV Broker has reached a £1m deal to offer its ABC and Highway products on the Reach Financial Services panel.
Blog: A more flexible future for motor
At the end of last year, Quality Solicitors announced they would be moving to an entirely fixed fee model for all claimant work.
Sliding motor premiums to halt soon, says AA
Continued falls in motor insurance premiums will like cease in the near future according to the AA.
In Series: Motor: Areas of improvement
With any savings that can be made in the motor market eagerly sought by insurers, what impact are possible savings through intelligent vehicle repair allocation having?
In Series: Motor: Facing the future
Emerging tools offer unique opportunites to provide a smarter solution for motor insurance customers – while making the process more efficient and cost effective for the market.
Isle of Sheppey crash culprits offered alertness courses
Drivers responsible for a pile-up on the Isle of Sheppey Crossing that left eight people with severe injuries have been offered driver alertness courses as opposed to facing prosecution through the courts.
Blue Insurances buyout co-founder for almost €10m
Online travel insurance broker Blue Insurances has completed a buyout of one of its founding directors, and shareholder, Rowan Devereux for just under €10m.
UK car insurance premiums fall by 12.5%
Rate reductions in the fourth quarter contributed to average annual savings on a comprehensive motor policy of £92 but selective price increases are beginning to appear, the most recent Confused index has shown.
ABI to launch motor premium tracker this month
The Association of British Insurers is to launch a motor premium tracker at the end of the month which will publish quarterly findings.
Car dealers took €16.3m from insurance services in 2012
Europe's car dealers sold policies worth an estimated €16.3bn in 2012 across six major insurance, warranty and assistance types plus niche insurance products available in some countries, according to research by Finaccord.
Europe: Turkey – The new production powerhouse
Andrew Kemp, regional director, EMEA for freight transport insurance provider TT Club looks at the growing economy of Turkey, its growing trade potential and the ramifications for freight transport operators.
More than 60 jobs created by Admiral and Auto Windscreens partnership
Admiral Group has signed a three and a half year preferred supplier agreement with Auto Windscreens that is set to create more than 60 jobs at the repair company.
Signposting agreement proves worth with more than 100 000 referrals
More than 100 000 older motorists and holiday makers have accessed the signposting agreement forged by the insurance industry and the government since it came into force in April 2012.
Gender Directive: One year on
Just over 12 months after its implementation, has the Gender Directive impacted the industry as strongly as expected? And what has it meant for the progress of telematics?
In series: Motor: Seeking subrogation solution
With the motor sector in agreement that the dysfunctional subrogation process is in need of repair, will Competition Commission action resolve the situation? And how can insurers help themselves?
C-Suite: Embrace change in 2014
Reforms faced by the industry this year should be welcomed – they have customers’ best interests at heart.
Axa Assistance to provide breakdown service for Carole Nash
Axa Assistance has won a contract to provide breakdown services to broker Carole Nash’s motorcycle and classic car customers.
Young driver safety scheme wins Admiral sponsorship
Admiral has thrown its support behind a young driver safety initiative that offers lessons to aspiring motorists aged between 11 and 17 by agreeing as the title sponsor of the scheme.
Reinsurance renewals remain ‘tough’ despite reduced concerns over PPOs
Insurers benefiting from non-motor rate reductions across the board.
Telematics providers push for young driver curfew plans to be scrapped
Green paper on young driver safety postponed indefinitely ahead of debate.
Implications of RSA motor repair victory to be assessed by competition body
Court of Appeal rejects Allianz and Covéa case against RSA’s subrogation model.
Keycare secures deal with van insurer Gladiator
Specialist key insurer Keycare has secured a deal with van insurer Gladiator which will see policyholders offered its key service as an additional extra.