Motor
Putting the brakes on European motor fraud
Motor insurance fraud ranges from uninsured driving, to cash-for-crash scams and exaggerated personal injury claims. Anne-Louise Fogtmann investigates what European insurers are doing to tackle the problem.
Major events in the Russian insurance market in Q3 2012
Highlights for the Russian insurance market for Q3 include another failed auction attempt for Yugoria, insurance company results and a look at the top insurers for client complaints. Paul Koshik reports.
Your say: Telematics drives fair assessment
The current insurance market is not working well for motorists and is at risk of pricing drivers out of the market, says Linden Holliday.
BBC documentary series debunks myth of 'easy crime' insurance fraud
A 10-part exposé of the work of insurance fraud investigators is to be screened on BBC One from Monday.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.
Editor's comment: Stars of the small screen
With the British public's general view of the industry leaning towards a default 'big bad insurer', any opportunity to tip the balance back a couple of notches should be jumped on for maximum effect.
Sheilas' Wheels unveils gender-neutral pricing strategy
Female-focused car insurer Sheilas' Wheels has outlined its plans to implement the European Gender Directive, which comes into force on 21 December.
Allianz Legal Protection extends BMW affinity deal to motorcycle brand
Allianz Legal Protection has become the legal expenses provider for BMW’s motorcycle brand BMW Motorrad, in an affinity arrangement through specialist motorcycle broker Devitt Insurance Services.
Autonet welcomes new motor dealer to affiliate network
Van insurance broker Autonet has unveiled a new affiliate partner collaboration in a deal that will see Perrys Group join the firm's networking scheme.
Italy's GI sector weathers major changes
Legislative changes, industry consolidation and on-going economic difficulties are changing the landscape of Italy's general insurance market, according to AM Best.
MP faces ban after driving without insurance
Jon Cruddas, the Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham, was arrested on suspicion of driving without insurance and valid MoT.
TomTom strikes partnership with Zurich
Zurich Germany has chosen TomTom fleet management to provide telematics capability for its fleet intelligence product.
Hastings relaunches People's Choice
Hastings Direct has given motor insurance brand People's Choice a fresh look to make it more engaging for customers.
Uninsured motorists in Scotland face having their cars crushed
Experts from the Motor Insurance Bureau are being drafted in to provide specialist training to Strathclyde Police officers ahead of a new campaign in which uninsured drivers face having their cars crushed.
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.