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Ex-LV boss Bunker joins AA board
Former LV boss Phil Bunker will replace Jonathan Roe on the regulated board of the AA.
This month: Seeking the right fit
I’m a fan of making sure stuff is the right fit - I make a point of trying on new outfits in my own home with accessories and shoes to make sure it all works for me. I also test drove my new car a few times to check it was what I wanted. Aon, however,…
Interview: Janet Connor, The AA
A lot has changed at the AA in the five years since Janet Connor, now director of insurance, joined the organisation. She explains to Jonathan Swift how an investment in data and technology – alongside the relaunch of its insurance company and board…
British Insurance Awards at 25: The judges reflect on the changing market
With the deadline for entering the British Insurance Awards getting ever closer, what better time to introduce the judges who will be casting an eye over these years submissions? Post canvasses them for their favourite memories of previous BIAs and their…
AA sees strong motor growth as home ticks back on track
The AA’s insurance arm saw its motor and home books grow in 2018, according to a pre-close trading update.
ABI tracker shows fall in motor premium
The cost of motor insurance fell last year for the first time since 2014, according to statistics from the Association of British Insurers.
Car and home premiums increase over last quarter
Both car and home insurance premiums rose over the final quarter of 2018 according to the AA.
ABI confirms summer heatwave caused record-breaking subsidence surge
The third quarter of 2018 saw a 350% surge in subsidence claims – the highest since records began 25 years ago – figures from the Association of British Insurers reveal today.
Motor insurers move to allay no deal Brexit green card fears
Motor insurers are preparing to issue potentially millions more green cards in the case of a no deal Brexit.
Aviva to transfer 1.39m policies to Irish post-Brexit hub
Exclusive: Aviva is planning on transferring 1.39 million policies it currently writes in the UK and Europe to its Ireland business.
Whiplash Bill passes unamended in final reading
A last minute opposition attempt to amend the proposed whiplash legislation on its third reading in the Commons, was voted down yesterday.
Car and home insurance rates both fall despite uncertainty: AA
The average shop-around premium for annual comprehensive car insurance dropped 3.9% over the third quarter of 2018, while home premiums also decreased by 1.2%, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Analysis: Little online lies
Consumers might lie online to get cheaper quotes but insurers are using digital technology to detect potential fraud.
Insurers warn of red tape burden from EU green cards
Insurers have warned of an extra layer of bureaucracy for drivers in the form of ‘green card’ permissions to drive in Europe, if a no deal Brexit occurs.
Rising star: Stephen Southern, Insure the Box
Southern cut his teeth in a sales role at the AA, now he is compliance monitoring officer at Insure the Box
Roundtable: Tackling ghost broking before it spreads further
Ghost broking is a growing threat and it is spreading to the commercial environment, Post held a roundtable with senior claims and fraud figures to discuss what the insurance industry should be doing about it
Campaigners call for ONS to collate motor data for policymakers
Exclusive: Campaigners have called for the Office of National Statistics to collate motor insurance statistics for use in parliament.
This week: Proceedings and premiums
This week the UK has been focused on court cases and Inquiries.
Ex-AA boss Mackenzie sues group for £255m
Ex-AA CEO Bob Mackenzie has filed a claim seeking £225m in damages from the group.
Updated: Motor claims from Beast from the East could hit £33m
The industry is counting the cost of ‘the Beast from the East’, with motor insurers in particular facing claims of up to £33m.
Hastings confident of continued growth following strong results
Hastings is confident it will reach three million customers during 2019 following strong 2017 results.
AA to inject up to £50m solvency capital into underwriter
AA Insurance is set to invest up to £50m into its underwriter in an attempt to accelerate growth.
Cigna Insurance Services pulls out of travel market
Exclusive: Cigna Insurance Services has pulled out of the travel insurance market.
AA releases 2017 pre-close results
AA Insurance Services expects to deliver Ebitda of between £390m and £395m for the financial year ended 31 January, the company said in a market update.