Motor
National curriculum should include driving, says the AA
The AA is calling for driving education to be part of the national curriculum at a Conservative Party conference fringe event.
Covéa fears surge in motor subrogation practices after RSA ruling
Covéa has warned that some insurance businesses may adopt motor repair subrogation cost structures similar to RSA's after a high court found in favour of the insurer.
Allianz could appeal against RSA motor subrogration judgment
Allianz may appeal against a high court judgment which found RSA's motor repair subrogation costs to be legal, despite being told that an appeal is likely to fail.
Motor subrogration appeal against RSA likely to fail, says top judge
A High Court judge has ruled in favour of the motor repair subrogration costs RSA charged Allianz and Provident, stating that the charges were reasonable even if the insurer had used its own repair network.
IRDA to penalise insurers refusing third-party motor cover
India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority will take "severe" penal action against general insurance companies refusing third-party motor insurance.
The gender neutrality countdown
As Europe counts down to the enforcement of the gender neutrality ruling, Neil Davies asks how prepared insurers and consumers really are.
Aviva calls for more rigorous driving tests
Aviva has backed the Association of British Insurers' campaign to introduce changes to driving qualifications in a bid to improve road safety.
View from the top: Rooting out the rogues
As scrutiny of the market deepens, bad apples in the industry must be tackled from within, says Mark Cliff.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Young customers think truth won't pay
The new generation of insurance customers believes it is acceptable to be "economical with the truth" when it comes to getting insurance or making a claim, according to a report published by Consumer Intelligence.
Expert analysis: Aggregator assessment
A continuing drop in motor premiums and a rise in instalment charges are just two trends identified by the latest market analysis.
RSA and Groupama sign motor claims agreement
RSA and Groupama Insurances have signed a bilateral agreement to help tackle the industry issue of subrogated motor repair costs.
Factor in reforms, motor insurers urge Competition Commission
The Competition Commission has been urged to consider the impact of upcoming legal reforms, including the ban on referral fees and changes to general damages, when it begins its two-year investigation into the private motor insurance market.
Editor's comment: Motor madness drives on
Love it or hate it, the UK private car insurance market grabs all the industry's political airtime outside floods and hurricanes.
Post magazine - 4 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
ABI to publish "compelling" young driver report
The Association of British Insurers will publish proposals tomorrow for improving young drivers' safety, calling for initiatives including a ban on intensive learner courses.
Two million Brits mistakenly driving without insurance, says LV
More than two million people have driven without insurance, according to LV, 1.8 million of them mistakenly believing they were insured at the time.
Hastings Partnerships wraps up van deal with Kingfisher
The affinity division of Hastings Direct, Hastings Partnerships, has been appointed as the exclusive provider of commercial vehicle insurance to the Kingfisher Group UK and Ireland division.
Brake technology to cut insurance premiums
Motorists who buy cars fitted with autonomous emergency braking technologies as standard could benefit from cheaper insurance premiums from this month.
White Oak Underwriting announces internal appointments
White Oak Underwriting has appointed a new underwriter, claims adjuster and deputy compliance officer.
Tungsten founder Truell admits Equity discussions
Edmund Truell has told Post that he has entered into negotiations with motor insurer Equity, adding that he is keen to pursue the deal.
University launches post-graduate degree in insurance law
Queen Mary, University of London has launched what it claims is the first post-graduate course solely dedicated to insurance in the UK.
Germany's GI sector stable, says Fitch
The rating outlook for the German non-life insurance sector remains stable, with motor rates expected to continue recovering in 2013, according to Fitch.
DLG to miss out on FTSE 100 listing
Direct Line Group is unlikely to join the FTSE 100 when it lists on the London Stock Exchange this month.
'Signposting' agreement has not worked, says Age UK
The 'signposting' agreement introduced by the Association of British Insurers in April is not working effectively, according to a leading age charity.