Motor
Motor Claims 2010: All change for motor
The UK motor claims sector is going through a period of rapid change, with the impending introduction of the Ministry of Justice reforms very high on the industry's agenda.
Car quote index shows rise
Confused and EMB have launched a quarterly car insurance price index that shows the average cost of the cheapest quote rose by 12.7% in 2009.
KFFS set to "maximise" potential in £200m sale
Kwik Fit's insurance arm is expected to retain its brand if sold for the fourth time in just over a decade by its private equity owners.
Provident is front runner for Tesco motor panel
Tesco Bank is poised to sign deals with several insurers, including up-for-sale Provident, to handle "non-standard risks" as part of a panel arrangement, Post has learnt.
Credit hire bodies in talks to create single industry voice
The Accident Management Association and National Association of Credit Hire Operators are poised to merge, Post has learnt.
Rias to provide MOT cover to over 50s
Rias has launched an MOT protection product for the over 50s motor market.
QBE nabs HSBC underwriter for motor book
QBE European Operations, the specialist business insurer, today announced the appointment of Steve Dickie to the position of motor fleet portfolio manager within QBE’s motor division.
Tracker renews police deal
Stolen vehicle recover operator Tracker has signed an exclusive five-year extension on its partnership with the UK Police Force.
Marsh sees trade credit rates increase up to 50% across Europe
Increases in financial institutions' insurance ranged from more than 40% to 50% in Turkey, to 10% in Switzerland and South Africa. In the UK and Ireland, increases ranged from 10% to 30%.
Nine in ten customers “satisfied” with motor claims service
Almost 90% of claimants are satisfied with their motor insurance claims service, new research has revealed.
Groupama raids Arista for commercial underwriting boss
Groupama has appointed Arista regional underwriting manager Dawn Dillaway as its first head of commercial underwriting.
Chaucer names new head of e-commerce
Chaucer Insurance has appointed Ken Hutchinson as its new head of e-commerce.
Allianz steps up consumer intelligence
Allianz has selected Callcredit Marketing Solutions as its data supplier, to support its long-term pricing and marketing strategy following a tender.
GMAC confirms motor insurer Provident is up for sale
Staff at the Halifax-based insurer were briefed on the sale on 4 February by senior management.
Allstate in earnings turnaround
Allstate said that fourth quarter and yearly net income jumped.
Claims Club: IDSL issues stark warning over RTA claims process
Claimant lawyers flouting the new process for low value road traffic injury claims will be reprimanded and their details passed to the Ministry of Justice.
Lloyd's insurer signals motor intent with deal
Lloyd's insurer Ascot is targeting the UK commercial motor market for the first time after striking a deal with Chelmsford-based broker and underwriting agency Direct Commercial.
CHO management buys it back from PwC
The Car Crash Line Group has been brought out of administration by its management team and outside investors, Post has learnt.
Money Supermarket relaunches motor site
Price comparison website Money Supermarket is due to unveil its new motor insurance comparison site today. It marks the first major overhaul of its offering since it entered the sector in 2003.
CHO acts to defuse backlash over malpractice promoting e-mail
Drive Assist has moved to reassure insurers after an internal e-mail encouraging malpractice within the credit hire operator was sent anonymously to the Association of British Insurers.
IAG linked with Provident as GMAC quits UK motor
GMAC has confirmed it is to sell motor insurer Provident after a comprehensive review of its insurance operations, Post has learnt.
What the papers say
What the Papers Say: Joining Insurance Age editor Martin Friel this month are former Post news editor Ralph Savage and Allianz communications manager Mark Bishop.
Clear Bike Insurance selects White Knight as claims partner
Motorcycle insurer Clear Bike Insurance has agreed to outsource its claims to Southport-based firm White Knight Solutions