Motor
Indian insurers and the international expansion challenge
Foreign expansion is touted as the way forward for Indian insurers. But, while some may look overseas for growth, establishing a business outside the country is not an option for most of India's insurers.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny has always thought driving in London was for the brave, or indeed foolhardy, and the experience of a friend from Gibraltar has done little to calm her nerves.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.
E+S Rück predicts stable prices for German renewals
E+S Rück, the Hannover Re Group company responsible for German domestic business, anticipates stable or rising prices in the market for the upcoming treaty renewals on 1 January.
French motor market to shift following annuity policy change
The re-evaluation of motor annuities by the French government will create long-term challenges for French motor insurers, according to Willis Re, the reinsurance arm of broker Willis Group.
Young female driver premiums fall ahead of ECJ directive
The average motor premium for young drivers has fallen slightly, while the gap between motor premiums for young male and female drivers is narrowing, according to the AA.
Green Road launches fleet driver performance app
Driver performance management specialist Green Road has launched a smartphone-based solution for fleets.
Arista expands Southampton office
Arista Insurance has appointed Paul Avery to its Southampton office to help manage the underwriting team.
Carole Nash wins Suzuki deal
Carole Nash has won a tender to administer a motorcycle and scooter insurance scheme on behalf of Suzuki GB.
Car insurance at two-year low but young driver rates rising
Car insurance premiums have shrunk to their lowest level in more than two years, according to price comparison site Tiger.
Autonet recruits Carole Nash HR boss
Van insurance broker Autonet Insurance has appointed Penny Copeland, pictured, as director of human resources with immediate effect.
Indonesia or bust?
Indonesia offers considerable opportunities for foreign insurers, but the market is not without challenges.
Italy - land of opportunities
Recent research shows that car insurance in Italy costs five times the European average, underinsurance is rife and the government is scaling back on its intervention. Liz Booth investigates whether there are any opportunities for foreign insurers.
Household insurance roundtable: Providing clarity over questions
The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act will bring fresh rigour to household insurance underwriting. Post gathered a group of experts to debate what the incoming legislation means for the market.
Claims Event: Loss adjusters claim logistics hinder further collaboration in surge events
Three loss adjuster chief executives have jointly defended any lack of collaboration on surge events compared with other sections of the insurance industry on claims issues.
Fitzmaurice says Hastings will bed down initiatives before potential float
Incoming Hastings Insurance Group chief executive Gary Hoffman has said his experience leading financial services companies such as Barclaycard, Northern Rock and the start-up NBNK will bring a "broader perspective" to the intermediary business as the…
Claims Event: OFT director deems GTA an inadequate solution
The general terms of agreement between insurers and credit hire organisations "is not an adequate solution to the problem" of motor market "dysfunctionality", according to a director at the Office of Fair Trading.
Post magazine - 18 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva introduces two new products to e-trading platform
Aviva has added two commercial products to its expanding e-trading platform ‘Fast Trade’, in the form of minifleet and professional indemnity cover.
Keychoice launches Adding1 tie-up on excess protection
Broking community Keychoice has partnered with Adding1 to offer its members a range of excess protection policies for motor, home and lifestyle policyholders.
Proposal to remove tax insurance check branded 'absurd'
The AA has critcised the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's proposal to remove the insurance check when car owners apply for a tax disc.
Third-party injury claims rise 8% despite fall in reported accidents
Eleven of the top 20 postcodes with the highest rate of third-party injuries are in Birmingham, according to new actuarial data.
Fewer road traffic accidents force body shops out of the market
Specialist research firm Trend Tracker said body shops are finding it tougher to make a profit now than in the past 20 years, primarily owing to motorists clocking up fewer miles and installing safety systems.