Motor
Esure names PI claims manager
Online insurer Esure has appointed John Miles to the newly-created role of UK PI claims manager in a bid to tackle the recent increase in third party personal injury motor claims.
RSA acquires GCAN Insurance
RSA Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of GCAN Insurance Company.
ABI gives green light to Insurance Fraud Register trial
The Association of British Insurers has given the go ahead for a six month trial of the Insurance Fraud Register, at a meeting of the General Insurance Council on 30 September.
Postscript - 10 years ago: QBE to establish largest MA
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Law report: Network rail test cases over infrastructure damage
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Household - pricing pressures: Put your house in order
Household insurance is entering a make or break phase and brokers and insurers need to be disciplined, yet flexible, to remain competitive, says Craig Allen.
Tories slam EU sex insurance decision as "madness"
The Conservative Party has slammed the EU's Advocate General decision that to take the sex of a person into consideration for insurance purposes was against a person’s fundamental rights.
E&Y warns of 'black hole' investment in risk management
Almost half (41%) of global companies plan to increase their spending on governance, risk management and compliance in the next 12-18 months, but around the same number (44%) admit they find implementing these measures difficult.
B2B aims to be top choice for independents
Broker 2 Broker's new managing director Denis Morgan has unveiled a new strategy aimed at turning the business into the "preferred online underwriting facility for independent brokers".
Aviva hires ex-Capita man Briggs
Former Capita Insurance Services chief executive Matthew Briggs has returned to the market to take up a role in Aviva's claims division.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week's British Insurance Summit certainly saw a considerable amount of debate as the great and good of the insurance market got together.
AM Best commentary: Keeping the balls in the air
While hardly a vintage year for the general insurance sector, 2009 did see an overall improvement due to investment earnings - but, says Catherine Thomas this year is unlikely to match up.
In series - Claims management: Making the most of technology
With the internet playing an increasing role in customer’s lives, Sam Barrett reports on the failure by the insurance industry to invest in claims technology systems to harness this.
Audatex system outage blasted by Axa
Axa Insurance has labelled a system outage at claims software firm audatex “unacceptable”, after a glitch left motor insurers with a four-day delay in processing repair assessments.
Household – aggregators: The next big thing?
After success in the motor market, the aggregators are turning their attention to household insurance. Will they manage a repeat performance? asks Jane Bernstein.
Confused adds five to motor panel
Aggregator confused has named five new insurers to its motor offering bringing its panel to 90 members.
Canopius confirms Tim Rolfe appointment
Former UK General chief executive Tim Rolfe has taken up a senior role at privately owned Lloyd’s group Canopius, Post has learnt.
Allianz launches flexible motor cover
Allianz Retail has launched an online car insurance product as part of the division’s ongoing development plans.
Towers Watson: injury claims costs up 30%
The cost of injury claims in the UK car insurance market has grown recently by nearly 30% per annum according to Towers Watson.
Brightside reports H1 2010 revenue surge
Insurance broker Brightside has posted revenues of £26.6m for the first half of 2010 – an increase of almost 25% year-on-year.
Extended warranty duo joins White Oak
Automotive and equipment underwriting agency White Oak Underwriting attracted an extended warranty team to its London headquarters.
Accident Exchange recovers hire charges
Credit hire organisation Accident Exchange has recovered full hire charges in one of thousands of outstanding court cases concerning allegedly dishonest rate evidence supplied by research firm Autofocus.
BIS 2010: Fraud 'too easy' at application
The public and private sectors could work together to tackle fraud at the point of application.
Hiscox enters classic car partnership
US-based classic car broker Hagerty International has signed a deal with Hiscox which will see the insurer provide capacity for its UK classic car insurance products.