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Average motor premiums down, says AA
The average motor insurance premiums fell be almost 3% over the final three months of 2012 according to the AA.
AA launches 'try before you buy' telematics app
The AA has launched an app that enables motorists to see how their driving behaviour would score before committing to the insurer's telematics policy.
Online exclusive: Easing the customer journey
Which companies provide the best customer experience for motor and home insurance buyers? Global Reviews reveals all in its quarterly benchmarking report.
AA backs MoJ whiplash proposal while law firm brands it 'a waste of time'
The AA has welcomed the government's proposal to raise the small claims limit to £5000 on road traffic accident cases, but stressed that genuine victims should still be able to claim.
Torrential rainfall to create £14m used car market claims
AA Insurance has warned that the used car market could be swamped with flood-damaged cars following the extreme weather of recent weeks.
One in four Brits unaware of incoming gender rules
A study by the AA and Populus found that more than a quarter of British drivers are unaware that premiums will soon be affected by EU gender rules.
Acromas in Deutsche Bank talks
The chief executive of Acromas is understood to have met his counterpart at Deutsche Bank to discuss his firm's options.
Privilege, Swiftcover and Tesco to benefit from gender directive
The three insurers' motor policies have been named as the most likely to be recommended by women, according to research by independent insurance analyst Consumer Intelligence.
Young female driver premiums fall ahead of ECJ directive
The average motor premium for young drivers has fallen slightly, while the gap between motor premiums for young male and female drivers is narrowing, according to the AA.
Household premiums rise following summer washout
Average insurance quotes for home buildings and contents cover have risen following heavy rain and flooding in the summer, according to the AA's latest insurance premium index.
Proposal to remove tax insurance check branded 'absurd'
The AA has critcised the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's proposal to remove the insurance check when car owners apply for a tax disc.
IFB boss Bird hopes to add broker members as the AA comes aboard
Insurance Fraud Bureau director Phil Bird is confident that the decision by brokers such as the AA to become IFB members will help play a "vital role" in clamping down on organised fraud.
Putting the brakes on European motor fraud
Motor insurance fraud ranges from uninsured driving, to cash-for-crash scams and exaggerated personal injury claims. Anne-Louise Fogtmann investigates what European insurers are doing to tackle the problem.
National curriculum should include driving, says the AA
The AA is calling for driving education to be part of the national curriculum at a Conservative Party conference fringe event.
AA to cut 400 insurance jobs in Wales
The AA is to focus its insurance call centre activity in Newcastle with the transfer of almost 200 jobs to the north east from Cardiff.
Saga teams up with Parabis to offer legal services
Saga and Parabis have extended their partnership to offer a range of legal services, while Saga waits for the Solicitors Regulation Authority's decision on its own alternative business structure application.
Motor insurance: Driving down cover costs
With two major indices reporting a fall in the cost of motor insurance, there are signs that the sector’s fortunes are improving. Can insurers afford to be optimistic, or should they proceed with caution?
AA calls for government action on flood protection
Recent government statements concerning the availability of affordable flood cover when the Statement of Principles expires in June have "not given much ground for confidence", according to AA Insurance director Simon Douglas.
AA float among Acromas options
Acromas is making "tentative steps towards a potential break-up" that could see a float of the AA for up to £5bn, according to the FT.
Alternative Business Structures: a blueprint for change?
Despite the possibilities presented by Alternative Business Structures, there has been only a muted response from the insurance industry thus far.
Junction hires ex AA ecommerce boss Queen
Junction has appointed the former head of ecommerce at The AA Jamie Queen to the role of associate director on the BGL Group’s affinity arm.
UK seizes one-millionth uninsured vehicles
UK police have seized one million vehicles since 2005 when they were given powers to stop vehicles identified as being driven without insurance.
Millionth uninsured vehicle seized by police
The UK's millionth uninsured vehicle is set to be seized this morning by police in the West Midlands.
Home insurance premiums set to rise
Property insurers must ensure they have adequate reserves to cover future claims arising from volatile weather patterns, AA Insurance has warned.