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Asian highlights of the week
A round-up of the best articles featuring Asia on Insurance Insight this week.
Equity closing in on "high profile" director amid overhaul of business
The new chief executive of Equity has outlined its plans to strengthen its specialist lines offering within the motor sector as it moves to a broker-only model.
Bought By Many partners with XS Cover to offer young drivers car insurance
Social media powered insurance intermediary Bought By Many has partnered with XS Cover to create an offer that will help young drivers reduce the cost of their car insurance.
Gibraltar's insurers reap benefits of UK's growing motor market
Gibraltar’s motor insurance market is projected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 14.1% towards 2017, according to research firm Timetric.
UK motor COR improves but premiums expected to fall in 2013
The UK motor market saw its collective combined ratio improve slightly to 105% over the course of last year, but Deloitte has warned the market is only likely to become more competitive.
Bennetts unveils classic bike cover
Bike insurer Bennetts is to expand its offering to include cover for classic motorcycles online.
Six foreign insurers granted China motor licenses
Six foreign insurers have been given licenses to operate in China’s compulsory motor market, twelve months after the market was first opened up to foreign insurers.
Hastings weighing minority stake sale
Hastings Insurance Group is plotting the sale of a stake in the business, with management retaining "a significant shareholding".
Whiplash: Whipping up a storm
As the debate about bogus whiplash claims rumbles on, opinion is divided on whether two investigations into the issue are warranted and what impact they will have
In Series: Technology: The great app race
While apps were all the rage until recently, insurers are now discovering the value of optimised mobile sites.
View from the Top: Complying with the spirit of the law
It is up to insurers to support government efforts to ensure personal injury claims are handled correctly, says John O'Roarke.
Equity axing 200 jobs in motor focused re-launch
Equity Insurance Group is to cut 200 roles following its acquisition by Jeff Greenberg-led private equity house Aquiline.
Volkswagen signs deal with UK General
Volkswagen Financial Services has signed a deal with UK General Insurance that aims to give VW Group customers free access to approved repairers in the event of an accident.
Allianz to underwrite Drive Style motor offering
Allianz is to exclusively underwrite a new proposition from Drive Style Insure that bases the premium on each individual’s driving behaviour.
Marsh adds CFC Underwriting and Call Assist to networks provider panel
Marsh has added CFC Underwriting and Call Assist to its networks provider panel.
Markerstudy eyes up acquisitions and unveils claims management solution
Markerstudy has combined three of its most recent acquisitions into a new integrated FNOL and claims management solution called Synchronicity.
Aviva resurrects General Accident brand for motor market
Aviva is targeting parents seeking to purchase their children's car insurance with its new motor proposition after resurrecting its General Accident brand.
Aviva relaunches General Accident brand
Aviva is introducing a new car insurance brand for internet shoppers following the success achieved by its Quote Me Happy offering.
Interview: Sandy Dunn and Penny Searles: Driving force
With the revival of telematics set to change the face of motor insurance underwriting, Wunelli founder Sandy Dunn and managing director Penny Searles explain why they believe their firm is in the driving seat in this sector.
Opinion: White lies, black lies & statistics
Ms. Nyman’s recent piece in Insurance Insight entitled, “UAE Insurance Sector Expected to Grow in 2013” proved interesting to read for a number of reasons.
Settlement fairness failing to meet customer expectations
Personal lines customers demand better claims advice
ING plots European IPO
Dutch financial giant ING is preparing a case for an initial public offering of its European insurance business, with a target of going to market in 2014.
Esure to re-enter parts of motor market as GWP grows 1.6%
Esure is gearing up to re-enter less profitable parts of the motor insurance market as a result of recent personal injury reforms.
Winter Olympics: There’s no business like snow business
With preparations well underway for February’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, are the organisers prepared for the risk of the Games?