Motor
Brightside signs up Britannia Rescue
Brightside Group has signed up LV’s recovery arm Britannia Rescue to provide breakdown cover to the 90 000 road rescue customers within its broker division.
Ex-Direct Line boss to chair A&A group after PE-backed MBO
Darwin Private Equity has entered into an agreement to acquire The A&A Group and Hyperformance Limited in a management buyout.
RSA confirms around 120 jobs at risk
RSA has confirmed that around 120 roles are at risk of redundancy following a review of the UK business.
Rival insurers remain committed to in-house adjusters despite Aviva move
UK insurers have affirmed their commitment to in-house loss adjusters, following the news that Aviva has transferred 80 of its claims staff to a G4S subsidiary.
Credit hire: Two sides to the story
Credit hire organisations and insurers are blaming each other for the cost of credit hire. With the Office of Fair Trading conducting a review, will anyone emerge victorious?
Reinsurance - January renewals: Toughen up
Despite the catastrophes of 2011, the predicted — and much needed — January renewal rate hardening has failed to materialise.
ULR reports £4m loss as auditors raise concerns over future
Auditors for legal expenses provider ULR Additions have compiled a damning report of the firm's 2010 accounts, which made a £4m loss, stating there is “uncertainty” about the company’s future.
Reinsurance rates in Spain fell at January renewal
Reinsurance rates in Spain fell at the January 1, 2012, renewal, despite the effects of the European financial situation on the primary market.
Gallagher Heath agrees five year trade union deal with UIA
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services will provide motor and travel insurance to members of UK trade unions after signing a five year partnership deal with UIA.
Trio arrested for selling fake Groupama policies
The police fraud unit has arrested three individuals suspected of selling fraudulent policies under the Groupama name.
Time lapses on second reading of Straw’s motor bill
The order to read Jack Straw’s Motor Insurance Regulation Bill a second time has lapsed.
Straw’s motor bill awaits second reading
Jack Straw’s Motor Insurance Regulation Bill is set to have its second reading in the House of Commons today.
Aviva transfers 80 claims staff to G4S
Eighty field-based investigators have left Aviva as part of a shake-up of its motor and bodily injury claims division.
Spotlight on whiplash claims highlights importance of good documentation
Recent news stories about whiplash claims are a reminder for doctors to ensure they take robust notes when treating patients presenting with neck injuries following car accidents, according to the Medical Protection Society.
Motor premiums increase again
According to the AA’s benchmark British Insurance Premium Index the shoparound price for comprehensive motor insurance is now £971.40, a 5.4% increase, from £921.38, over the three months ending 31 December. The annual increase is 15.3%, from £842.69.
Your say: Catalytic converters targeted
Having read the article on the authorities’ slow reactions to metal theft I wanted to highlight that another area being targeted by thieves is motor catalytic converters.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Claimant's view: A crisis of your own making?
What does a compensation culture look like? Is it statistics that show road traffic accident claims rising year-on-year? It cannot be employers’ liability statistics, which are falling.
Expert analysis: Gender confusion
European Commission guidelines provide scant clarity on what is, and isn’t, deemed ‘new’, says Mathew Rutter.
Air bag DNA foils insurance scam
Former police detectives working for Hastings Direct have helped secure the six month conviction of a 41 year old teacher for insurance fraud.
Industry needs to become more “active” or face further regulation
Speaking at a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services, Jack Straw, said that insurers have to be more active in reforming the private motor market.
Profits still elusive in growing Indian insurance market
Further growth is anticipated for India’s insurance market but achieving profitability remains a struggle for many insurers, according to a recent AM Best report.
Ink gains renewal rights for Adding 1 lines
Ink Insurance has signed an agreement with Adding 1 for the rights to renew their property, liability and motor fleet based business.
Home & Legacy teams up with Aviva on ‘Premier Motor’ launch
Home & Legacy has teamed up with Aviva to launch ‘Premier Motor’ product a high net worth motor offering for its UK broker base.