Motor
How court’s credit hire ruling will impact insurers
Graeme Mulvoy, partner at law firm HF, has revealed the short-term and likely ongoing impact for the insurance industry of last week’s Court of Appeal decision that credit hire organisations are responsible for the costs of unsuccessful litigation.
Insurers exposed for pricing bias over payment preference
Some insurers and brokers on price comparison websites are inflating motor premiums based solely on whether a customer indicates a preference for paying monthly instead of annually, an investigation by Insurance Post has revealed.
Axa offers domestic abuse support to motor and home customers
Axa Retail has partnered with two charities, Women’s Aid and Smart Works, to offer support for Axa car and home insurance customers in the UK who are experiencing domestic abuse.
A giant leap forward for bancassurance
What steps banks and insurance companies are taking today to offer cover in fresh ways, plus the giant leaps being taken to reshape bancassurance sooner rather than later, is investigated by Emma Ann Hughes.
Court deems credit hire companies liable for costs
In what has been labelled a “landmark victory for insurers,” the Court of Appeal has given definitive guidance that credit hire organisations are responsible for the costs of unsuccessful litigation.
Weightman’s AI tool; Markel’s insurtech product; NFL player promoted
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Father and son sentenced over ghost broking scam
A father and son have been sentenced for their roles in a fraudulent car insurance scheme, following an investigation led by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Allianz Broker sets sights on non-standard growth
Allianz Broker’s managing director Nicola George is aiming to grow the company’s non-standard motor book, in a bid to insure “more of people’s driveways”.
Axa's breakdown cover; Aviva x Acturis Unify; One Sure acquires broker
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Auto Windscreens calls for more regulation in vehicle repairs
James MacBeth, managing director of Auto Windscreens, has called for more regulation of motor vehicle repairs and for ADAS technology to be part of a vehicle’s MOT.
Avantia aims to become first insurer with AI-driven operations
Mark Eastham, CEO of Home Protect and Avantia Group, has revealed how he will secure a place among the nation’s top 10 home insurers by becoming the first provider to have an artificial intelligence-driven operating model.
FCA CEO responds to Which? petition to ‘end the insurance rip-off’
The Financial Conduct Authority’s CEO Nikhil Rathi has responded to Which? CEO Anabel Hoult after the consumer group delivered a petition calling on the regulator to get a stronger grip on a market that isn’t working as intended.
Premium finance vital to one in four customers
More than one in four insurance customers would cut cover or switch to cheaper policies if they couldn't utilise premium finance, research from Premium Credit has revealed.
First Central eyes flotation as it looks for ‘new investment base’
First Central is looking at launching an initial public offering as it looks for a new investor base, CEO Michael Lee has told Insurance Post.
Prestige Underwriting targeting £300m GWP by end of 2026
Prestige Underwriting’s MD Alison Williams has told Insurance Post how she is targeting £300m in GWP by the end of 2026, which includes M&A.
Keep on trucking with HGV insurance
With heavy goods vehicles representing less than 3% of vehicles on Europe’s roads yet accounting for nearly 15% of all road fatalities, Rachel Gordon examines how new standards and data are shaping fleet insurers approach to products, services, and risk…
Big Interview: Ken Norgrove, RSA
Ken Norgrove, UK and international CEO of RSA, discusses the impact of the insurer’s personal lines exit, how the provider plans to outperform its peers in commercial lines, and why October will usher in a new era for the business.
Could M&A, motor and regulation drive the UK legacy market to new heights?
Legacy insurers and reinsurers are confident they step up the frequency with which they transact with insurers in the ‘live’ general insurance market in the years to come.
Are e-scooters worth the hassle?
News Editor's View: Five years into the UK’s e-scooter trials, Scott McGee considers how safety concerns, data gaps, and regulatory uncertainty continue to cloud the mode of transport's future and whether the insurance industry will want to provide cover.
Time to peel back credit hire assumptions
Following AND-E and Keoghs securing significant saving on a credit hire claim, Clint Milnes, group chief operating officer at Winn Group, argues temporary replacement vehicle providers are often misunderstood and offer vital mobility support to millions…
Q&A: Julian Tomlinson, Alps
Julian Tomlinson, chair and founder of Alps, talks to Insurance Post about the firm’s M&A appetite, delivering value in legal expenses coverage, and why artificial intelligence is like Tinder for claims.
Ageas to keep Esure and Saga brands
At a time when many heritage brands are on their way out, Ageas UK CEO Ant Middle has told Insurance Post that both the Esure and Saga brands it has bought are to set to stay.
Big Interview: Jason Richards, Swiss Re
Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO for UK and Ireland sits down with Scott McGee to talk through company priorities, the UK property insurance market, and what he thinks must be the top priorities for the next CEO of Lloyd's.
Claims service improves but regional delivery varies
The general insurance market overall is continuing its improvement in claims service at the start of 2025 but there is massive variation between the best and worst performing providers plus significant variations depending on where brokers are located in…