Motor
Motor insurers in the BBC Watchdog firing line
Admiral, More Than and Swiftcover were all criticised over renewal rates on the BBC's Watchdog programme which aired last night.
Car insurance prices fall for first time in more than three years
The results of the Confused and Towers Watson car insurance price index for the first quarter of 2012 also reveal that the cost of comprehensive cover fell by 3.3% in the last quarter, with third-party, fire and theft premiums seeing a smaller decrease…
Quindell ups Ingenie investment to 19.7%
Quindell has acquired a further 16.4% of Ingenie, the insurance intermediary digital brand for young drivers, in exchange for £2.85m. The investment takes Quindell’s holding in Ingenie to 19.7%.
Speeding motorists face insurance premium hike
Insurers increasingly likely to charge higher premiums after a motoring conviction according to research by AA Insurance.
Insure the Box claims telematics cut young driver accidents by 40%
The use of telematics to encourage better driving had reduced young driver accidents by as much 40%, according to Insure the Box after an analysis of more than 300 million miles of driving data.
One in seven have 'fronted' car insurance
One in seven drivers have 'fronted' on their car insurance policy, and almost a quarter think the practice is legal, according to a survey from aggregator Money Supermarket.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Uniqa launches new motor products in Austria
Uniqa has launched a range of motor products in the Austrian market including a 'new car' product.
Are you listening to your customer?
The perception in the insurance market is that all customers care about is price but, as Geoffrey Godding and John Cooper reveal, a recent survey highlighted that brand, financial security and insurer interaction are just as important.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with Aviva's Simon Machell
Simon Machell, chief executive of Aviva Asia Pacific, will be part of the panel debate on The outlook for insurance in Asia at Insurance Strategy Asia taking place in Hong Kong on Tuesday 29 May.
Co-op claims telematics cut accident rates by 20% and cost of claims by 30%
Co-operative Insurance has reported a 20% drop in car accidents among young drivers using telematics.
Alvert appointed CEO for Mapfre Assistance
Pablo Alvert has been appointed CEO and regional director for Mapfre Assistance, the UK arm of Mapfre Asistencia.
Your say: uncovering dishonest drivers
It is no secret that a large quantity of drivers who have not recently claimed, and whose circumstances have not changed, are nonetheless paying increased insurance premiums.
Industry unveils older driver initiative as Direct Line follows LV's age limit stance
The decision by LV to scrap its age limit of 86 for new car insurance customers has struck a chord with industry bodies behind the launch of a new signposting model, yet market rivals appear largely unconvinced.
Aggregator analysis: price comparison evolution reaches tipping point
With signs pointing to a soft market, questions abound about what will now drive a customer to use an aggregator to switch insurer.
Signposting service for older drivers given Home Secretary seal of approval
Theresa May has thrown her support behind an Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers Association agreement geared towards ensuring older drivers are able to obtain car insurance.
Hastings says motor premium rises ending
Hastings boss Edward Fitzmaurice has claimed the massive price hikes in motor insurance premiums are tailing off.
Indian insurers praise deductibles hike
An increase in deductibles for third-party motor premiums by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has been praised by the insurance industry, despite frustrating consumers.
A&A adopts Claim Witness telematics system
Non-standard motor broker A&A Group is to adopt a new telematics system launched by Claim Witness Systems, which is backed by experienced insurance industry figures, such as Mark Boleat.
Allianz develops telematics strategy
Allianz is gearing up to deliver telematics-based motor products as it looks to recruit a telematics team.
Co-op Insurance creates new telematics role
Co-operative Insurance has created a new role on its product team to develop its Young Driver motor insurance proposition.
MIB: uninsured young drivers down 50%
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has claimed that the number of 17–20 year-olds estimated to be driving without insurance has decreased by half over the past three years.
AIG and Allianz to target Chinese motor market
American International Group and Allianz SE have confirmed their interest in the Chinese motor market, which will soon be open to foreign insurers.
Law report: Assessing costs in infant claims
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.