Motor
Third motor summit to be held on Monday
Whiplash, young drivers and the scourge of uninsured drivers are expected to top the agenda at a third motor insurance summit involving the insurance industry and government ministers to be held at Westminster on Monday.
Hastings boss Hoffman cools talk of IPO following year of 'strong growth'
Hastings chief executive Gary Hoffman has moved to dampen speculation that his firm is manoeuvring itself to launch an initial public offering in the months ahead, but has refused to rule out a float in the long-term.
Truell among bidders linked to Co-op sale
Mark Summerfield, managing director of The Co-operative Insurance, has said the planned sale of the general insurance business is “entirely in line with the group’s strategy” to build a “compelling competitor in high street banking that customers will…
Gender Directive: Continental drift
The ban on gender as an insurance rating factor has made waves in the UK market but how has it impacted mainland Europe? Francesca Nyman investigates.
Credit Hire: Co-operation not combat
With concerns over credit hire at an all-time high after the collapse of Drive Assist, what is the future for credit hire organisations, and can they ever truly make peace with insurers?
View from the Top: Satisfaction not guaranteed
Net Promoter Score is a widely used measure for assessing your brand through the eyes of your customers, providing an insight into whether a customer is likely to recommend or discredit your company and its services.
Insurance sector responds to Budget
Members of the insurance industry have responded to today's Budget.
Consolidation "inevitable" in Saudi insurance market according to S&P report
Prospects appear to be improving for Saudi Arabia's insurance industry, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven day.
Keycare signs deal with Chaucer Direct
Keycare has been appointed by Chaucer Direct to provide key replacement service for customers that are renewing or taking out a motor insurance policy.
Axa secures £150m capacity win
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary will provide £150m capacity to Prestige Underwriting Services as part of a five-year deal.
Manchester City striker charged with uninsured driving
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been charged with driving without insurance and while disqualified, Cheshire Police said in a statement.
Fraud: A war on all fronts
Fraud affects all lines of business and yet to date insurer focus on solving the problem has been on motor. Is it time for a shift in perception?
View from the Top: Correcting the balance
Cut the middle man out of motor insurance for lower premiums and better service, says Dominic Clayden.
Improving Underwriting: Driving Profits
Can a more sophisticated approach to underwriting help motor insurers finally turn a profit?
Improving Underwriting: The extra mile
The use of geographic intelligence can improve the understanding of risk in the motor insurance space.
ABI demands accredited whiplash examinations
Whiplash injuries would be assessed by an accredited medical expert under new proposals published by the Association of British Insurers.
GCC eyes common motor insurance policy
A single motor insurance policy could be enforced across the Gulf before the end of 2013 after gaining support from a key insurance body.
Groupama avoids false five-figure insurance claim
A man has been fined £10 000 at Ipswich Crown Court after making a false five-figure insurance claim for a restored Bentley he claimed was stolen.
Zurich wins crash-for-cash conviction
The driver of a Porsche who has admitted deliberately causing a crash with a council van has secured the City of London Police's Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department its first crash-for-cash conviction.
Spencer warns tough broker action ahead
Aviva UK & Ireland general insurance chief executive Robin Spencer has warned it will have to take some “tough calls” on its broker relationships if the insurer is to reduce its commercial lines combined operating ratio to a sub-100% position in 2013.
Russian Round-up: Motor woes
Why are Russian insurers angry about changes to motor insurance legislation? Paul Koshik explains.
Direct Fleet eyes expansion with new role creation
Direct Fleet Insurance has today appointed Joanne Cassidy to the newly created role of renewals manager as part of its expansion strategy to grow its broker and insurer partnerships.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Mobile strategy vital as smartphone use increases
Google finance industry head Jo Hind has insisted that firms’ social media strategies must be handled at board level to ensure they becomes part of the corporate culture.