Motor
Direct Line launches telematics pilot
Direct Line has teamed up with sister telematics firm Tracker to pilot the use of telematics within retail motor insurance.
Ageas boss 'confident' of an equally impressive Q4
Ageas chief executive Barry Smith is confident the company will continue to buck the trend in combined motor ratio for the fourth quarter after today posting impressive motor COR results of 96.4%.
Fitch: UK motor insurers need to control claims costs
Fitch Ratings said that the trading update released today by Admiral leads it to question the ability of underwriters to control the rising cost of motor claims involving personal injury.
Oxygen to sell off remaining assets - Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how market commentators believe large employee expenses and lack of profits are behind the demise of seven-year old Oxygen Holdings, as it prepares to sell off its…
Insurers told to set their house in order ahead of parliamentary debate
Apil has called on the insurance industry to set its house in order as MPs prepare for another debate on the cost of motor insurance tonight (8 November).
Proposal seeks to lift China's foreign motor insurer ban
China may be set to lift the exclusion on foreign insurers selling compulsory motor insurance in the region.
Car premiums need cross-ministry view
A group of MPs has called on the government to establish a cross-ministry committee to tackle rising motor insurance premiums.
China set for auto insurance market thaw
A possible thaw is set for China's lucrative compulsory auto insurance market for foreign insurers.
Telematics insurer secures 50 000th policyholder
Telematics-based insurer Insurethebox has today chalked up its 50 000th motor policyholder, just 16 months after the business was launched.
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?