Motor
Towergate acquisition of Footman James complete
Aon Risk Solutions has completed the sale of niche motor broker Footman James to Towergate.
Gadget overload makes driving riskier Zurich claims
The rise in gadget use is making driving riskier, according to new research by Zurich.
Zurich fleet team releases cyclist guide
Zurich's fleet risk engineering team has released a guide to help companies manage the risk of cyclist collisions.
BGL launches motor brand with Coral and Enterprise backing
BGL Group has teamed up with Coral Underwriting and Enterprise Insurance to bring its new motor insurance product Auto and General to market.
Drivers take risks with floodwater driving, according to AA
More than half of UK drivers are putting themselves in danger attempting to cross dangerous flood water, a joint AA and Environment Agency survey has found.
Bennetts targets coverage shortfall with modifications policy
Motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts is hoping to take advantage of a dearth in coverage among riders who make adjustments to their bikes by introducing a policy that covers the 16 most common modifications as standard.
Autonet Insurance expands marketing network with Affiliate Window deal
Staffordshire-based insurance broker Autonet Insurance has struck a deal with marketing network agency Affiliate Window to source partnerships with organisations seeking vehicle insurance.
BGL brands aim to double commercial vehicle base by 2015
Budget Insurance and Dial Direct are aiming to double their base of commercial vehicles over the next 14 months.
Your say: Careful planning is the key to social media success
I read your feature on social media and found it extremely refreshing that our industry is now recognising the benefits of engaging with customers via this channel.
98.7% of UK motorists believe they are ‘safe drivers’
A report commissioned by Carrot Insurance found there is a “huge disparity” between the perception and reality of driving behaviour.
Markerstudy touted as saviour for Capita broking businesses
Brightside deal could still go ahead despite acquisitions.
Industry bodies join forces to warn public about threat of ghost brokers
ABI, Ifed and IFB work with Crimestoppers in campaign targeting young male drivers.
Comment: My Licence will benefit all parties
Project aims to reduce costs for insurers, speed up underwriting and ultimately bring down motor premiums.
Motor market urged to get on-board with My Licence
The Association of British Insurers is calling on the motor insurance market to sign up to My Licence to reduce fraud and improve policy applications.
Amlin records 9% increase in fleet motor rates for Q3
Amlin has recorded steady results for quarter three 2013 including stable improvement in its UK commercial business logging a 9% increase in fleet motor rates.
Tech company warns of ‘wilful blindness’ liability in ignoring telematics data
Businesses failing to correctly use their telematics systems to monitor and act upon drivers’ behaviour could be leaving themselves exposed to costly legal action in future, according to technology provider In-Car Cleverness.
Esure posts 1.7% increase in GWP in Q3
Esure posted a 4.8% increase in gross written premiums to £427m in the first nine months of 2013, with motor recording a 4.8% increase and home up 4.2%.
Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.
Fraud Conference 2013: Insurers demand fundamental reassessment on data sharing
Concerns have been raised about plans by the Chartered Insurance Institute to reform data sharing between insurers and others using section 29(3) of the Data Protection Act.
Telefónica partnership offers first telematics product in Germany
Telefónica has partnered with Sparkassen Direktversicherung to bring the first insurance telematics product to Germany from this month.
Telematics key in combatting motor fraud, according to Octo
Octo Telematics is predicting telematics products could see the end of motor fraud tactics such as crash for crash schemes and bogus whiplash claims.
Allianz grows UK GWP by 1.8% in Q3
Allianz’s UK business reported a 1.8% increase in gross written premiums to £1 459.7m in the third quarter of 2013.
North East sees biggest rise in road deaths and injuries
The North East of England has seen the biggest increase in accident rates for killed and seriously injured people in 2012, according to IAM’s analysis of recent data produced by the Department for Transport.
Blog: What's holding telematics take-up back?
The rise of telematics in the insurance industry is, relatively speaking, a recent phenomenon.