Motor
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.
Japanese insurance groups vulnerable to catastrophe and stock losses
Japanese non-life insurers are likely to come under rating pressure if insured catastrophe losses rise unexpectedly, or the domestic stock market falls sharply before they are able to restore their capitalisation, according to Fitch Ratings.
Motaquote boss Lombard quits as staff face possible redundancies
Motaquote boss Nigel Lombard, pictured, has stepped down as the broker prepares for a strategic review of the business.
Allianz suffers £23m weather claims loss but retail and commercial GWP grow
Allianz UK has posted bad weather claims costs of £23m for the first six months of 2012.
Online providers: Losing their lustre?
Why are some online providers proving to be a turn-off for potential consumers? Rebecca Jennings, principal consultant at Global Reviews, explains.
Tesco helps Ageas profit grow 81%
Ageas UK has increased profit and income in the first half of the year in the face of tough market conditions and severe weather events.
Tenth of Brits cancel insurance to save money
One in 10 Britons have cancelled insurance policies in the past 12 months to save money.
LV Broker revamps motor fleet policy with extended offering
LV Broker has launched an enhanced motor fleet policy which includes full European cover and uninsured loss recovery as standard, plus cover for attached or detached trailers.
Q&A with DAC Beachcroft's Steven Dewhurst
DAC Beachcroft appointed Steven Dewhurst as an insurance partner in its Singapore offices in January with the aim of expanding its international network. Francesca Nyman spoke to him six months into the role to find out about the issues affecting the…
Generali sees profits boost from premiums outside Italy
Generali Group has posted net profits up 4.5% to €842m (2011 H1: €806m) for the first half of 2012, with the operating result stable at €2.34bn despite significant catastrophe events.
UK flood loss offsets growth for RSA
RSA has reported a 4% rise in net written premium to £4.3bn, at constant exchange (2% as reported), and a combined operating ratio of 95.2% (H1 2011: 93.2%).
Website review: MoneySupermarket.com
Web performance specialist Compuware Gomez puts the aggregator to the test.
RAC to carry out risk management programme for NAAFI fleet
UK armed forces retail, catering and leisure services provider NAAFI has appointed RAC Risk Management to carry out a complete fleet risk management programme.
Mapfre Assistance signs deal for Italian rental firm's fleet
Mapfre Assistance has signed a deal to manage the fleet of Italian car hire firm Car Server.
LV profit stable while GWP rises 6%
LV's general insurance business has reported 6% growth in gross written premium income to £747m (H1 2011: £704m) in the first half of the year.
Motor claims solutions provider signs technology deal with Groupama
Audatex UK has agreed to work in partnership with Groupama Insurances to implement a web-based technology platform designed to improve the company's motor claims processes.
Insured losses from Chinese storms expected to reach $78.7m
Insured losses from the severe storm that struck Beijing last Saturday are estimated at ¥500m ($78.7m), the city's insurance regulatory commission said on Thursday.
BGL Group buys Dutch aggregator site
UK personal lines broker BGL Group has acquired a Dutch insurance price comparison company, following the acquisition of French aggregator Courtanet in November 2010.
Telematics Expo: Telematics set for mainstream, claims SSP boss
Telematics has a "mainstream" future despite its niche beginnings, according to SSP's managing director of insurance.
Telematics Expo: Feedback not a quick fix for improving driving standards
Incorporating a telematics box into a driver's car does not necessarily make a policyholder a safer or better driver, despite claims to the contrary.
Telematics Expo: Data fears unfounded in a social media world
A fear of telematics owing to data protection and privacy issues is outdated in a world where people voluntarily share so much information online.