Motor
Halo partners with Ceta to launch car hire insurance product
Halo Insurance has partnered with Ceta Insurance to access its 4500 IFA and broker membership base as it continues their roll-out of a car hire insurance product to independent intermediaries.
Arista close to doubling GWP in 2009
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has recorded an EBITDA profit during the second half of 2009, despite an operating loss of £1.5m for the whole of 2009.
LV loses out to Fortis over multi-million pound affinity contract
Fortis has been selected over LV to become the insurance partner of recently rebranded charity Age UK, in a multi-million pound deal.
Motor - Safety developments: Safety first and last
Thatcham is busy testing a range of new technologies that could reduce accident rates. Leigh Jackson takes a closer look at them.
Lloyd’s insurer closes in on KGM acquisition as it looks to diversify book
The largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer Canopius has emerged as a leading contender to acquire up-for-sale motor underwriter KGM.
Looking Back 5 years: Endsleigh to monitor Man Utd unrest
Broker Endsleigh said it was monitoring unrest at affinity partner Manchester United, after rebel fans' groups threatened to disrupt the club's commercial relationships.
Career development & CSR news: M&S and NFU top customer service awards
Consumer Intelligence has launched an awards event for the motor and home insurance sectors aimed at improving the customer offering.
Motor - Provisional drivers: Practice makes perfect
Rachel Gordon reports on the growing trend for motor insurers to offer cover to drivers holding a provisional licence.
Comment - Motor Fraud: The right result
Operation Genarch finally came to a conclusion last month after four years. Mihir Pandya details the investigation strategy, the challenges faced and lessons learnt.
Underwriting coalition
Markerstudy and Zenith have put together an underwriting coalition under group underwriting director Gary Humphreys.
Go Compare adds 82
Comparison site Go Compare has added 82 new insurance brands to its panels in the last year.
KGM offers motor hope
Last week, the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference saw the great and good of the UK general insurance market descend on the Excel Centre in London's Docklands to network, socialise and swap ideas about where they see the market going.
Direct Group expands further with EVS deal
Insurance services provider Direct Group, backed by Lloyds Development Capital, has completed the acquisition of Evander Validation Services for an undisclosed sum.
RTA PI claims portal endures "bumpy ride"
The new portal for administering road traffic accident personal injury claims has had a "bumpy ride", despite the high number of electronic claims notification forms created since the live date of 30 April.
Go Compare adds 82 brands to insurance panels
Comparison site Go Compare has added 82 new insurance brands to its panels in the last year.
NIG names six new underwriters
NIG has attracted specialist area underwriters from RSA, Chartis, Allianz and Zurich Municipal to join its motor, property and liability teams.
Thatcham applauds solution success
Thatcham’s new vehicle repair methods delivery solution, Thatcham Integrated Methods, has provided access to methods for repairers on over 5000 individual estimate enquiries since its launch a week ago.
Money Supermarket launches next generation motorbike insurance tool
Comparison site Money Supermarket has launched its next generation motorbike insurance comparison service, which it claims is the fastest and most accurate available.
New IFB member
Markerstudy has become the latest company to join the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
New data hub promises level playing field for insurers
Non-direct motor insurers and brokers will soon be able to compete head on with their direct counterparts, following the launch of a new data bureau that will validate claims, credit and vehicle data at the point of sale, according to its founding…
BIBA 2010: THB/Eclipse fleet deal
Specialist fleet broker THB London Market, part of Lloyd's broking arm Thompson Heath & Bond, has launched a new fleet facility with Lloyd's syndicate Eclipse.
FOS: Insurance disputes up 38% in 2009/10 driven by PPI
The Financial Ombudsman Service – the independent organisation that settles disputes between consumers and financial companies – today said it resolved a record 166 321 disputes – a 46% annual increase – in the period 2009/10 resulting in compensation…
Chaucer reports 11% hike in motor rates
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer this morning reported a drop in gross written premium income to £250.1m (2009 Q1: £257.8m).
One Answer Network extends deal in growth drive
One Answer Network has entered into a long term contract with insurance sector software specialist Cheshire Data Systems to both expand and extend its licence purchasing agreement, as part of its business growth plans.