Motor
More Than issues hay fever warning
Insurer More Than has warned that hay fever causes havoc on the road and is set to reach new heights this summer.
Sky adds Groupama non-standard motor
Groupama is to underwrite cover for modified, prestige and performance cars for specialist broker Sky Insurance Services Group.
Ageas posts net profit of €155m in Q1
Ageas Insurance's net profit grew by 15% in the first quarter to €155m.
Sabre's profits fall as claims rise 55%
Motor insurer Sabre has filed accounts showing gross written premiums for 2011 up more than 8% to £170.1m. (2010: 156.9m) but profit fell.
Quindell buys Simon Hall to run motor arm
Insurance claims outsourcer Quindell Portfolio has named Simon Hall as chief executive of its Quindell Motor Services arm having bought his firm, Simon Hall Associates, for £2.5m.
Axa UK and Ireland GWP grows 9%
Axa has reported that its UK and Ireland general insurance business saw gross written premium rise 9% to €996m (£800m) (2011: €916m).
Post Broking Supplement: Biba 2012 conference timetable
The event programme for the Insurance Brokers' Association Conference - Shaping our futures - on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May 2012.
Second motor summit puts whiplash and young drivers at top of agenda
A proposed panel of independent medical practitioners to tackle whiplash, and affordable cover for young drivers, topped the agenda at the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall, as Transport Secretary Justine Greening lamented there is "no one…
RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice
The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.
Interview: RSA's Simon Lee and Adrian Brown talk evolution not revolution
Simon Lee is the man charged with leading RSA to the next stage of its development. Alongside Adrian Brown, he discusses overseas expansion, the benefit of bolt-ons, and why RSA has a 'splendid' independent future ahead.
Insurance Insight - Fueling growth
Recent deals struck in Asia by the likes of Axa, QBE and Catlin, looking to expand their footprints in the region, have highlighted the insurance industry's growing activity in the continent, and so, we take a closer look at the markets here and ask what…
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Analysis: Major events in the Russian insurance market in Q1 2012
Problems in the motor insurance market, new legislation and major deals made the news in Russia for Q1 of 2012. Paul Koshik reports.
Raising Chinese motor standards
As the newly affluent middles classes in China look to insurers to cover their cars, the market has been caught unawares in terms of service levels. Nicky Burridge investigates what the market must do to improve the situation.
Allianz Global Assistance posts record turnover for 2011
Allianz Global Assistance, of which Mondial Assistance UK is a member, achieved global turnover in excess of €2bn for the first time (€2.05bn) representing an increase of 8.5% over 2010.
Allianz sticking to targets for P&C profit plans
Allianz's attempt to more than double operating profit at its German property and casualty unit in the next three years is "on plan", according to Markus Riess.
Third insurance summit set for this autumn
A further insurance summit will take place in the autumn following yesterday's second meeting in Whitehall.
Bennetts revs-up marketing campaign with new 'biker babes' line-up
Motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts has unveiled its 2012 'Babes Squad', which is "back by popular demand" and will be led by Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter.
Nepalese regulator wants zero depreciation motor cover
The Nepal Insurance Board wants motor insurers to introduce policies with zero depreciation cover, but critics fear the high premiums would put the product beyond the reach of most Nepalese.
RSA boasts NWP up 5% thanks to emerging markets
RSA has reported premiums up 4% in the UK to £725m, as it signs a deal with OIM Underwriting worth £75m.
Quidco Compare adds home and travel
Cashback and voucher comparison site Quidco Compare is expanding into home and travel insurance.
Laspo Bill gains Royal Assent, but frustrations and issues remain unresolved
Following last week's parliamentary 'ping pong' of the Legal, Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, the controversial legislation is finally set for the statute book, having been granted Royal Assent on 1 May.
View from the top: Fixing fees to fight fraud
Success depends on simultaneous change in insurer culture and claims handling philosophy, says Karl Parr
Interview: Andrew Torrance - Playing the long game
With more than a decade at Allianz, and more than 20 years in the industry, chief executive Andrew Torrance reflects on the past and looks to the future.