Motor
Second insurance summit set for May
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed that a second government-hosted insurance summit has been tabled for 2 May.
Post magazine - 26 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
UK 'pain in the neck culture' must end, says ABI
People claiming whiplash injuries should not be entitled to compensation unless there is objective evidence that they have suffered injury, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Premiums for young female drivers rise as UK average drops
Car insurance premiums for female drivers aged between 17 and 22 rose by 4.8% over the first quarter, bucking a national trend which has seen a drop in the average price quoted for comprehensive car insurance policies.
RSA boss Nightingale to take up reins as DLG network director
The Direct Line Group has named former RSA boss Paul Nightingale as director of network, fulfilment and supply chain, claims, starting in July.
Worboys' taxi insurer may be revealed
A judge is expected to lift the legal anonymity granted to a motor insurer that is being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys.
CHO boss champions General Terms of Agreement at OFT meeting
Credit Hire Organisation director general Martin Andrews has welcomed the opportunity to explain the advantages of the Association of British Insurers' General Terms of Agreement after meeting with Office of Fair Trading officials today.
Certificate aims to reduce premiums for Dubai's safe drivers
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is introducing a driver certificate designed to allow safe motorists to reduce their premiums.
Victims sue cab rapist's insurer
Eight victims of cab rapist John Worboys are due to take his motor insurer to the High Court today.
Groupama ties up deal with motor broker Adrian Flux
Groupama has announced a deal today under which the group will underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for specialised motor broker Adrian Flux.
Liberty offers better car after write offs
Liberty Insurance in Ireland, which took over the Quinn business, has said it will replace written off cars with a newer model or one worth 20% more.
ABI demands government action on costs
The Association of British Insurers has called for action to tackle fraud and reduce legal costs in motor claims after the government responded to the Transport Committee's report on rising premiums.
Post Blog: A telematics lesson from the US
With telematics growing in popularity, UK insurers should take a leaf from their American counterparts' book.
Bharti Axa aims to grow with focus on coastal cyclone-prone areas
Indian insurers must raise awareness of the need for insurance in cyclone-prone coastal areas, according to Amarnath Ananthanarayanan, chief executive and managing director of Bharti Axa General Insurance.
Mapfre's Maltese assistance unit begins operations
Middlesea Assist, the new subsidiary of Mapre Assistencia, has started to operate in Malta.
Battle for broker schemes hots up as players bolster ranks of expertise
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has secured four new broker schemes, just weeks after pledging to refocus its efforts on intermediary deals, as insurers scramble to pick up lucrative broker schemes.
Price-comparison model questioned as Admiral casts off Italian Chiarezza
Admiral's sale of its Italian aggregator Chiarezza on Monday demonstrates a failure adequately to invest in overseas ventures, and further withdrawal from European aggregators is a possibility for the insurer, according to one analyst.
In series Competitive edge: Big data, big deal
Insurers welcome the availability of more information on their insureds, but the handling of so much data presents many challenges.
IAG continues Asian expansion with Vietnam acquistion
Insurance Australia Group has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 30% of Vietnam-based AAA Assurance Corporation.
Groupama signs Ebike deal
Groupama Insurances has signed an agreement to become the sole underwriter of motorcycle policies sold through Ebike, the online motorbike insurance provider.
Which? investigation reveals insurers 'taking consumers for a ride'
Consumer group Which? has accused home and motor insurers of charging policyholders exorbitant hidden fees for basic policy changes and renewals.
Mapfre Abraxas claims gap insurance shift
Car manufacturers and dealerships have responded positively to the good practice guidelines on gap insurance laid down by the Association of British Insurers just over 12 months ago, according to Mapfre Abraxas.
Cyclists and young drivers pose problems for Singapore insurers
Personal injury accidents involving cyclists and young drivers are two critical issues facing the motor insurance industry, according to the General Insurance Association of Singapore.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with Swiss Re's Qin Lu
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Qin Lu about his views on the Chinese insurance market.