Motor
My Licence: Seal of approval
While the My Licence driver data-sharing initiative may have some obstacles to overcome, the industry consensus is that it should benefit all parties involved in motor insurance.
In Series: Motor: Communication breakdown
The way motor insurers and bodyshops keep in touch with customers throughout the repair process is fundamentally flawed. How can it be improved?
Canopius to provide Arista with motor capacity
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has reached an agreement with Canopius that will see the latter provide Arista’s motor capacity.
Ageas and Vauxhall announce van insurance offering
Ageas and Vauxhall have extended their partnership to offer van insurance.
Caravan Guard appoints Arc Legal for specialist schemes
Arc Legal Assistance has been appointed by broker Caravan Guard to provide legal expenses insurance schemes for its touring caravans, holiday caravans, park homes and holiday homes business.
Female motorists unlikely to suffer renewal hikes, claims AA boss
Falling premiums within the motor market will mask the worst effects of the European Court of Justice’s gender ruling for young women renewing their car insurance in 2014, according to the AA’s director of insurance.
Christmas storms unlikely to halt sliding premiums
Storms which battered the UK over the Christmas period are unlikely to contribute to reversing tumbling home and motor premiums according to the AA.
DAS calls for transparency on add-ons in response to CC report
Legal expenses provider DAS has called for greater transparency of the value for money add-on products can offer customers in the wake of the Competition Commission report into private motor insurance released this month.
Footprint MD Testa to unveil motorcycle offering following Banks reunion
The managing director of newly launched van insurance brand Footprint, Lance Testa, is expecting to integrate motorcycle insurance into the business in February as he prepares to take on established players, including his former employer Brightside's…
Allianz and Covéa subrogation appeal against RSA dismissed
An appeal from Allianz and Covéa against last year’s High Court RSA subrogation verdict has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal this morning.
Ex-Brightside boss Banks launches van insurance brand Footprint
Former Brightside chief executive Arron Banks has launched specialist standard and non-standard van insurance brand Footprint Insurance, having enrolled an experienced management team led by Lance Testa.
Young driver green paper publication unlikely before 2014
The Department for Transport has said it will not be releasing its green paper on young driver safety until it has reconciled improving safety without restricting young people’s freedom.
Europe: Ecall opportunities
What does the long-anticipated road safety initiative Ecall – set to be introduced across the EU in October 2015 – mean for the insurance industry?
Ageas’ Watson becomes chairman of ABI motor committee
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers’ motor technical committee.
Women not shopping around despite premium rises, claims survey
Women have reported a 12% price increase on their motor insurance following the introduction of the Gender Directive 12 months ago, Consumer Intelligence has found.
Industry divided over Competition Commission’s motor recommendations
CC cost-cutting suggestions include banning credit hire referral fees
Biba welcomes CC recommendations on most-favoured nation clauses
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Competition Commission's move to act on “anti-competitive” most-favoured nation clauses.
KPMG: Competition Commission reforms superseded by price battles
A combination of technological change and competitive market forces will likely exert greater pressure on the cost of motor insurance than reforms proposed today by the Competition Commission, according to KPMG.
ABI boss claims CC findings on motor repairs contain 'fundamental flaws'
The Competition Commission’s findings on vehicle repair is at odds with insurers’ own complaints data, the Association of British Insurers has claimed.
DVLA cuts insurance checks on tax renewals
Motorists will no longer need motor insurance policies to be checked when getting their vehicle tax after changes by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
Credit Hire Organisation slams CC motor proposals
The Credit Hire Organisation has criticised the Competition Commission’s motor proposals saying they would disadvantage non-fault drivers and reduce competition by favouring insurers.
Credit hire process adds £150m to motor premiums says CC
Motor insurance premiums are being unnecessarily inflated by the complex chain for the settlement for non-fault claims, the Competition Commission has found after a yearlong review.
International: Europe boards the telematics train
European powerhouse Germany is the latest country to show an appetite for collecting driving data. But the global spread isn’t stopping there.
Review of the Year: General Insurance: A year of red tape
With the implementation of the Jackson reforms and the start of twin peaks regulation, reform and regulation dominated a mixed 2013 for the general insurance sector