Motor
Boulogne Bound: How a UK broker set established a foothold in France
Allen & Allen has been in France for over a decade. Jonathan Swift talked to CEO Tony Allen about how it exported its customer service ethos and best practices to make Autofirst a success.
Career development & CSR: Allianz apprenticeship scheme targeted at A-level students
Allianz Insurance has launched a new apprenticeship programme giving students with A-level qualifications the opportunity to work within its retail division.
Editor's comment: A time of upheaval
Travelers’ decision to pull out of the Irish private motor market last week was an interesting - and apparently unexpected - one.
A&A seeks CEO before Euro push
Non-standard motor broking specialist A&A Group has outlined ambitious plans to expand its European footprint, ahead of a potential cash injection.
Travelers motor exit prompts market withdrawal speculation
Travelers’ decision to pull the plug on its private motor business in Ireland could signal the company’s complete withdrawal from Ireland, according to local players.
Mapfre targets used car warranty market
Spanish-owned insurer Mapfre Assistance is seeking a share of the £600m UK used car warranty market with the launch of its new brand, Mapfre Warranty.
Interview - A&A Group: A constantly evolving company
Starting as a two-man operation in a house in Twickenham, A&A Group has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Jonathan Swift talks to Tony Allen and Steve McPherson about keeping pace with changes in the market.
View from the top: Educating young drivers
The biggest killer of people between the ages of 17 and 24 in the UK is being a passenger or driver in a car. Our data suggests young drivers are five times more likely to make a claim than other drivers, increasing to 10 times as the severity of the…
Motaquote vows to centralise after shutting seven branches
Motaquote bosses have vowed to centralise the firm’s renewal process as part of a restructuring strategy which has seen seven high street branches close across Wales.
Telematics could be the answer to managing UK’s “grey fleet”
Employees across the UK are leaving themselves exposed by failing to understand their responsibility when using own cars on company business.
Allianz picks Fix Auto for repairs
Allianz has signed a three-year deal with Fix Auto UK to run its national accident repair services.
Quote Devil sets up helpline to help Travelers' motor customers
Dublin-based insurance broker Quote Devil has set up a dedicated consumer help-line to offer assistance to worried customers of Travelers Motor Insurance after the American company announced it is withdrawing from the market.
Post history – 10 years ago: Database scheme for all UK claims
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up
RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims with the latest riot bill estimate hitting £750m, as Post went to press.
Aviva rules out target change despite over-achieving
Aviva has pinpointed a much improved private motor result as being pivotal to it posting an above-target combined ratio of 96% (H1 2010: 98%) for its half-year UK general insurance business. But despite emphasising “strong continued momentum” in UK GI…
Staff face redundancies as Travelers exits private motor market
Travelers Insurance has today confirmed its decision to exit the private motor market in Ireland from 1 October, following a review of its strategy and operations in Europe.
Staff face redundancies as Travelers exits private motor market
Travelers Insurance has today confirmed its decision to exit the private motor market in Ireland from 1 October, following a review of its strategy and operations in Europe.
RBSI “committed” to double digit COR
Speaking to Post following the announcement of its half year results for 2011, which saw the insurer net an operating profit of £139m, Paul Geddes chief executive said its claims process would contribute to this.
Generali reports strong growth in Q2 but net profits down 7.7%
Generali has reported operating result of €2.4bn for the first six months of 2011 reflecting a stronger pace of growth in the second quarter, with robust progress in Italy, France and Eastern Europe.
Global storm activity increased in July
Aon Benfield's Impact Forecasting has revealed that July was characterised by an increase in global tropical cyclone activity as the calendar turns to the Atlantic Hurricane Season reaching its historical peak of activity.
Allianz UK arm sees benefit of 4.6% rate increases with H1 GWP uplift
Allianz’s combined written ratio has depreciated slightly to 96.2% (2010 - 95.3%) for its half year results for 2011.
Aviva hails UK GI performance as overall operating profit rises 5%
Continued strong motor rate increases in the first half of 2011 have helped Aviva post a combined operating ratio of 96% for its UK general insurance business (H1 2010: 98%), with personal motor pushing through 21% alongside a net written premium rise of…
MCE targets entrepreneurs
Budding insurance entrepreneurs, with a proven track record in sales, will be offered the chance to establish their own business as part of a new scheme created by biker broker MCE.
Credit hire: Improving the engagement
The credit hire industry has traditionally had a rocky romance with insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what has gone wrong and how the two sides can reconcile their differences.