Motor
Diary of an Insurer: LV’s Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence, distribution and underwriting director of LV Broker, tends to his chickens plus a clash with a deer sees him put the insurer’s windscreen repair service to the test.
Ageas and Age UK part ways after 17 years
Ageas and Age UK are parting ways after almost two decades of the insurer providing the charity’s customers with home, motor, and travel insurance.
Eight insurtech start-ups to watch in 2023
For the eighth year in a row Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift casts an eye over the insurtech start-up space, and lists a number of firms worth watching over the next 12 months and beyond.
Telematics Watch: Why the cost-of-living crisis makes telematics more relevant than ever
The principle of telematics insurance has always been to reward safer drivers through lower premiums and, as household budgets are squeezed, Igo4 CEO Matt Munro explains why there is greater need than ever to highlight the economic benefits for consumers.
How inflation wiped out the benefits of the dual pricing ban
Data analysis: Dual pricing reforms successfully tackled price walking in motor and home policy renewals last year but Harry Whitworth reveals how double digit inflation threatens to nullify this benefit for customers in the next 12 months.
‘Clarity’ for PI as Court of Appeal hands down judgment on mixed injuries
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in two mixed injury cases leapfrogged in November, providing some clarity on how mixed injuries should be handled. However, some are concerned it could lead to further litigation and an adverse impact on…
Trade Voice: CII’s Matthew Connell explains why the consensus on autonomous vehicles is worth the wait
Matthew Connell, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute, sets out the challenges ahead of insurers and other stakeholders that the emergence of autonomous vehicles will bring.
Is Direct Line’s profit warning a bellwether of more bad news to come?
Content director's view: Jonathan Swift reflects on what Direct Line Group's trading update, and decision to scrap its 2022 dividend, might mean for both it and the UK insurance market.
How is the consumer's environmental conscience impacting motor insurance?
Blog: With consumers becoming increasingly conscious of climate change, there has been an increase in the ownership of electric cars, but even they aren’t completely innocent. Andy James CEO of Zixty, asks if environmentally conscious motor insurance…
Q&A: Sam White, Freedom Services Group founder and chair
Sam White, founder and chair of Freedom Services Group, speaks to Insurance Post about the launch of Stella Insurance, her new female-centric venture, and what it means for her future within Freedom.
FOS car valuation complaints have spiked since 2018
Complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service regarding the valuation of cars during the claims process rose by 45% from 2018 to 2020, according to a Freedom of Information request made by Insurance Post.
Four biggest challenges facing insurers in 2023 revealed
To help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the next 12 months, Insurance Post spoke to insurance analysts and regulatory experts to uncover four things you need to know about what 2023 holds in store for the industry.
Review of the Year 2022: Insurtechs (part one)
Senior insurtech figures from the market reflect on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
Aviva returns to telematics for motorists
Exclusive: Aviva has returned to offering telematics for younger motorists after previously pulling back from the technology due to a lack of market demand.
Insurance's tax contribution; QBE launches W&I product; Theme for Biba 2023 revealed
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Is Munich Re, once the ‘go-to’ for insurtechs, tired of start-ups?
After Many Pets became the latest insurtech to list Munich Re as a former capacity provider this week. Jonathan Swift looks at what has become of the once omnipresent go-to partner for start-ups.
European Insurance Technology Awards 2022: Best telematics solutions provider – Redtail Telematics
Declared Best Telematics Solutions Provider at Insurance Post's recent European Insurance Technology Awards, here we detail why Redtail Telematics won the award.
Family of fraudsters ordered to pay Admiral £150K
The courts have ordered a family to pay insurer Admiral’s legal costs, estimated at more than £150,000, after they dishonestly claimed their son had significant injuries following a road traffic accident in 2012.
Insurance Taskmaster Episode Six: Winner revealed [2022]
With five tasks now completed and having travelled from 1912 to 2042 insuring everything from the Titanic to driverless flying taxis, the Insurance Taskmaster holds court with his colleagues at Verisk as it is time to announce a winner.
Review of the Year 2022: Claims and Legal (part two)
Senior claims figures look back on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
Bodyshops increase the use of recycled parts to avoid delays
More than half of repairers surveyed by APB club have disclosed they use more non-original equipment parts than last year as repairs are facing increasing delays, but there is still pushback from some bodyshops.
Why it's time to take a brave leap of faith into the augmented reality world
Emma Ann Hughes examines the reasons why some insurers seem reluctant to embrace augmented reality for certain products, how AR can open more doors for home and motor claims, and the benefits being reaped by the early, intrepid adopters.
Roundtable: Making embedded insurance a profitable business model for insurers
Embedded insurance offers the potential of a rich seam of new business and lower-cost distribution. But, as a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Post in association with Duck Creek Technologies revealed, insurers are still figuring out how to get…