Autofocus
Axa concedes ahead of third Autofocus retrial
Axa has reached a settlement with credit hire firm Accident Exchange on a retrial on credit hire rates just hours before it was due to appear in court in Manchester.
Axa fails in first Accident Exchange Autofocus retrial before a judge
Axa has been made to pay Accident Exchange in the first retrial involving fraudulent Autofocus evidence.
Axa settles ahead of its first Accident Exchange retrial
Axa has agreed an estimated £30 000 settlement, ending the prospect of what would have been the first retrial for the insurer in its ongoing legal battles over Accident Exchange credit hire rates.
Axa blocked in latest Autofocus retrial bid
Axa has experienced a legal setback in the latest of its battles with credit hire firm Accident Exchange, just a week before an Autofocus retrial is scheduled to come to court for the first time.
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Confusion over Autofocus retrials
Solicitors have called for clarity over settled Autofocus claims after the Court of Appeal found cases that relied on dishonest evidence provided by Autofocus should be retried.
Accident Exchange retrial possible in light of "fresh evidence"
Four test cases that found Accident Exchange had charged Axa excessive hire rates could be retried, the Court of Appeal ruled today.
Autoglass launches loyalty reward scheme with Aviva
Autoglass and Aviva have joined forces to reward the insurer's policyholders with benefits at the point of service.
Insurers await outcome of 'dishonest' evidence appeal in Axa case
Several insurers are awaiting a Court of Appeal decision on Axa's use of allegedly "false" Autofocus evidence before potentially resuming out-of-court negotiations with Accident Exchange.
Helphire engaging with DLG and RSA on Autofocus evidence
Helphire has indicated that a number of insurers are keen to reach settlements with the firm over the use of "dishonest" Autofocus evidence as the company reaches a deal with RSA and Direct Line Group on access to information on the rate surveyor.
QBE teams up with Autoglass for repair and replacement
QBE Europe has appointed Autoglass as preferred supplier for its core glass services.
Axa and Accident Exchange head to court over Autofocus evidence
Three Autofocus test cases involving Axa are to be heard in the Court of Appeal in a three-day hearing in October.
Helphire, DLG and RSA reach agreement on Autofocus evidence
The High Court has granted Helphire restricted access to information on rate surveyor Autofocus after initial objections from Direct Line Group and RSA.
Police to investigate Autofocus employees
City of London Police is said to be investigating seven former Autofocus employees who allegedly "doctored" credit hire rating evidence and lied about it in court.
Friend or Foe: Q&A with Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans
Steve Evans has spent four years bringing the activities of rate surveyor Autofocus to light, making him an unpopular figure in insurance circles.
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Williams denies Accident Exchange settlement claims
Axa boss David Williams has rubbished Accident Exchange's claim that the insurer is reluctant to reach a settlement over the use of Autofocus evidence.
NFU and Ageas pay Accident Exchange undisclosed settlements
NFU Mutual and Ageas have reached settlement agreements with credit hirer Accident Exchange over their use of Autofocus evidence.
Helphire cuts debt as drop in hires slows
Helphire said in a trading update it had reduced net debt by £7.9m, from £132.4m to £124.5m, in the first three months of the year.
ABI and credit hire firms establish working party for GTA portal
The Association of British Insurers and the credit hire industry have formed a working party to establish a general terms of agreement portal for road accident claims with hire charges.
Direct Line and Helphire to resume fight over Autofocus evidence
Direct Line and Helphire are due back in court in June a month after the insurer objected to the credit hirer accessing information on Autofocus.