Motor
Fraud prevention in mind as Admiral appoints supplier CRIF
Admiral has appointed CRIF Decision Solutions as its new supplier for the automation of processes to support fraud prevention during the purchasing process.
Brightside lands Debenhams car insurance deal
Brightside has signed a contract with department store Debenhams managing the retailer's car insurance offering.
RSA looks to resolve 'dysfunctional motor market' following Co-op deal
RSA has sealed a bilateral agreement to settle outstanding motor recoveries with The Co-operative Insurance, in a deal which chief executive Adrian Brown said will help resolve industry issues surrounding the UK's "dysfunctional motor market".
Labour MP demands protection for 'not-at-fault' drivers
Shadow transport minister John Woodcock is calling on insurers to do more to protect motorists against premium hikes if they are involved in a crash that was not their fault.
ABI agreement ensures insurance-seeking motorists must quote licence number
The Association of British Insurers is hopeful of reducing fraud after reaching an agreement with the DVLA under which motorists must reveal their driving licence number when applying for insurance.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Getting down with the kids
Roundtable: How can fraud be halted at the underwriting stage?
There has long been a focus on fighting fraud at the claims stage, but could more be done to discourage would-be fraudsters at an earlier juncture?
Your say: An unedifying campaign by insurers
How can Aviva UK GI chief executive David McMillan say it would be a positive move to cut and cap an injured person's damages, asks Karl Tonks.
Go Compare founder rules out Esure deal
Go Compare founder Hayley Parsons has dismissed claims that Esure boss Peter Wood will acquire the business, stating the company is very much her "baby" and will not be taken over.
Flotation deemed 'only option' for Direct Line Group divestment
Analysts have rubbished recent claims that Direct Line Group could be bought by a private equity house, stating that the insurer has to go ahead with the planned initial public offering to obtain the best price and appease UK taxpayers and the European…
Go Compare annual profit rises 15%
Go Compare's pre-tax profit increased 15% year on year to £34.7m in 2011, while turnover rose to £108.9m (2010: £101.5m).
PE interest to shake up motor insurance market
Growing interest in motor insurance from private equity firms is likely to increase dynamism in the sector, according to Ernst & Young.
RSA pulls plug on direct motor venture in Czech Republic
RSA is quiting the direct motor insurance business in the Czech Republic.
Worboys victims denied damages from insurer
A judge has ruled that victims of black cab rapist John Worboys should not receive damages from his insurer, according to reports.
Indian government outlines uninsured driver crackdown
Indian states have been asked to enforce third-party insurance of all vehicles.
QBE creates integrated risk management services practice
QBE has brought together its risk management services teams to create an integrated practice aimed at supporting the continued growth of its UK, European and multinational client base.
RSA exits Czech motor market
RSA is quiting the direct motor insurance business in the Czech Republic.
QBE integrates its RMS practice
QBE has brought together its risk management services teams to create an integrated practice designed to support the continued growth of its UK, European and multinational client base.
Mapfre signs deal with Ford Italy for insurance on second-hand vehicles
Mapfre Asistencia has signed an agreement with the Ford vehicle brand in Italy to offer road cover and assistance schemes to customers buying used vehicles.
Risk Technology partners with Fresh Insurance for telematics launch
Risk Technology has joined forces with Fresh Insurance to offer a telematics car insurance product called Autosaint.
Market moves: New faces in the insurer space
The main movers and shakers this week were insurers, with a number of firms bringing in new faces, including HDI Gerling recruiting a new director, Axa Assistance naming a new deputy chief executive and Dual adding a manager for its new office in Austria.
Comment: Selective insurer hearing
Is the insurance industry alert to the turning tide of public opinion against it, asks Tom Jones.
Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.