Motor
Motor claims account for 50% of compensation paid by Taiwan insurers
Taiwanese general insurers paid out compensation of over NT$29.5bn ($983.3m) in the first half of 2012, up 10% year on year according to the Taiwan Insurance Institute.
Confused launches 'Motor Mate' app in bid to boost telematics sales
Bosses at Confused hope to drive up interest in telematics technology among young motorists, following the launch of a smartphone app which rewards good driving with cash back prizes.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Chinese car insurance market faces further losses
Insurers operating in China's compulsory motor insurance market face further significant underwriting losses in the next two years due to rising claims, tightly regulated pricing and the potential for further competition.
UK seizes one-millionth uninsured vehicles
UK police have seized one million vehicles since 2005 when they were given powers to stop vehicles identified as being driven without insurance.
Millionth uninsured vehicle seized by police
The UK's millionth uninsured vehicle is set to be seized this morning by police in the West Midlands.
Niche broker Campton to tap into Auto Trader site via Wanna Insure deal
Campton Insurance Brokers expects to have access to around 10 000 motorhome quotes per month following a deal with software firm Wanna Insure, which enables integration with Auto Trader’s price comparison website.
Zurich boss hails 'strong' H1 results despite £19m flood loss
Zurich UK has admitted to losses of £19m as a result of the floods in the UK and Ireland during the first half of the year.
Law report: Motor insurer not liable in taxi driver sexual assault case
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Stamping out fraud
As insurance fraud losses top £2.1bn - a 23% year-on-year rise - and offer rich pickings for fraudsters, what are the factors behind the figures and how can firms can fight back?
Credit hire: Paying a hire price
Credit hire is a significant factor in private motor insurance premiums being inflated by £225m a year, but would Competition Commission intervention help or hinder policyholders and the industries involved?
View from the top: Lessons to be learnt from Laspo
The earlier than expected introduction of a damages increase could undermine the positive effects of the Act, says Chris Voller.
Aviva bullish 'take-two' on telematics will put consumer take-up woes to bed
Aviva has defended its decision to re-enter the private car telematics space, four years after pulling out of a market it helped pioneer only to suffer poor take-up, stressing that consumers are now ready to embrace a less intrusive form of the 'black…
Opinion: What now for credit hire?
Credit hire will continue to exist, but in the context of tighter controls and a stronger customer focus, says Eddie Longworth.
Post magazine - 9/16 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Thai insurers back new E-claim service for RTAs
Victims of car accidents in Thailand will be treated by hospitals whether they have insurance or not under a new scheme launched by local insurers and the Office of the Insurance Commission.
QBE teams up with Autoglass for repair and replacement
QBE Europe has appointed Autoglass as preferred supplier for its core glass services.
Drop in profit for Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Co after increased motor claims
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company has posted net profit of BD1.5m ($3.9m) for the quarter ended 30 June 2012 (2011: BD 2.6m).
Scottish police roll out campaign against uninsured drivers
Police in Scotland have launched a three-day clamp-down on uninsured and unlicensed drivers, following a survey stating that there are currently around 1.2 million uninsured drivers nationwide.
More of the same in H2, says FXB, as Groupama targets strategic shift
Groupama chief executive François-Xavier Boisseau has dismissed suggestions that the divestment of the firm's UK broking arm is likely to significantly dent the future financial performance of the business.
Aviva returns to telematics with private car smartphone app
Aviva has re-entered the telematics private car market after four years with a new smartphone behavioural driving app which could save motorists up to 20% on their motor insurance.
Chinese motor insurers fail to make profit for fifth year
Chinese motor insurers did not make a profit in 2011 as claims hit ¥11.2bn, according to data from the Industry Association of China.
Zenith goes live on Compare the Market and Money Supermarket
Zenith Insurance has launched its direct private car brand on Compare the Market and Money Supermarket.
Commercial expansion underway at Autonet following product launch
Autonet Insurance has expanded its commercial business product line following the introduction of shops and commercial let insurance.