Motor
Groupama reorganises commercial underwriting operations
Groupama has reorganised its commercial underwriting operations in Manchester in a move it hopes will maximise the potential of the growing number of business opportunities identified in each region.
DAS appoints operations head
DAS Group has named Richard Harris as head of claims assistance.
Parliamentary debate on no win no fee an “utter disgrace”
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has criticised the lack of parliamentary time allowed to discuss no-win, no-fee proposals in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, during report stage.
Aviva remains cautious over motor profits
Insurer Aviva has warned that claims inflation is still holding back personal lines motor profits despite rate increases.
Ireland 123 aquisition drives RSA's profits up for Q3
The acquisition of 123 in Ireland last year and growth across central and emerging Europe has helped RSA to report further growth in quarter three of 2011.
Esure broking boss vows to prioritise fraud
The managing director overseeing the launch of Esure’s two new broking brands has vowed to make clamping down on fraud a priority issue, after outlining a list of crime-cutting measures.
News analysis: Is data mining a major factor in the PI claims spike?
The debate over referral fees has had more press time recently than whether The X Factor is on the wane or not. And just like the blow-by-blow tabloid accounts of the TV show, its judges and its contestants, the insurance industry is starting to get…
Marketing: The power of advertising
Effective marketing can be a tough challenge for financial services providers and having a strong presence is not enough, it must also resonate with customers.
Towergate buys Caravanquoter
Towergate Insurance had acquired caravan and motorhome insurance comparison site Caravanquoter.
GPs call on government to implement new guidelines on tackling whiplash culture
A group of GPs and insurers have called on the government to implement new guidelines on diagnosing whiplash associated disorder in an attempt to tackle what has become a whiplash culture in the UK.
Credit Hire Organisation unveils new DG
The Credit Hire Organisation has named Martin Andrews as its new director general replacing the outgoing Tony Baker.
European fleet motor insurance poll results
Is European fleet still an attractive option for insurers?
Axa reports revenue up across Europe for Q3
Axa has reported increases its third quarter property & casualty revenues for all regions in Europe.
Allianz refreshes fleet products
Following independent research with brokers and customers, Allianz said it has introduced new and improved motor fleet products to clearly separate small fleet, cover for clients with between five and 15 vehicles, and motor fleet cover for mid to large…
Technology: Time for an upgrade
The insurance industry has been out of step with technological advancement in the past, but can it break that trend in the future?
ABI mulls development of no-claims discount register
The Association of British Insurers is considering setting up a no-claims discount register in the wake of the creation of the industry’s Insurance Fraud Register.
Career development news: LV creates 150 jobs
LV has created 150 new roles with the expansion of its office in Brentwood. The site already employs 200 people and, with plans to enlarge its claims division, the insurer expects to add 45 new staff before the end of the year.
Market moves: All change at Zurich and Willis
Following a slow period, large insurers made a number of key appointments this week, including major moves at Zurich, Allianz and RSA.
Fraud event: ‘Fronting’ definition must be agreed before IFR and Bill introduced
The insurance industry must agree a definition and approach towards ‘fronting’ before the introduction of the Insurance Fraud Register and the Consumer Insurance Bill comes into force, delegates were warned.
Fraud event: Disagreement over point to target fraudsters
Application fraudsters are ‘hiding behind the web’ but disagreement reigns over whether to target scammers at the point of quote or sale. Panellist Steve Sweeney, head of motor insurance at Money Supermarket, said his firm is working towards stamping out…
Rating factors - Age: Age-old dilemma
After losing the battle to use gender as a rating factor, could the insurance industry be facing a new threat as age falls under the spotlight?
Post Blog: Crash-for-cash and carry
The plastic bag has got somewhat of a bad reputation in recent years.
UK motor insurers cough up for PPO
Insurers are seeing a steady rise in demand for periodic payment orders, backing the findings of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Money Supermarket tops list of most 'visible' websites
Money Supermarket has been found to be the most visible online insurer in terms of top search engine positioning, according to the latest industry study carried out by Greenlight.