Aviva
Axa tops broker survey
Broker network Brokerbility has placed Axa in pole position in its latest biannual survey.
Manchester ghostbroker convicted after faking over 150 policies
A ghostbroker who set up more than 150 fraudulent motor policies with Aviva has been caught in Manchester and faces almost two years in jail.
Williams promoted at RSA to group underwriting director
Nathan Williams, chief underwriting officer - Scandinavia at RSA, has been promoted to group underwriting director at the UK-headquartered insurer.
Aviva responds to South West service criticism
Aviva has responded to criticism from brokers over its service in the South West region.
Faking injuries for insurance deemed as unacceptable as driving drunk
Lying about injuries to make a claim is unacceptable to 87% of people, second only to driving over the limit, according to a survey of 2000 people by Aviva.
Road Haulage Association launches insurance for members with Aviva, Griffiths & Armour
The Road Haulage Association has launched FR8, an insurance service for its member organisations.
Senior management: Parachuting in
With more senior management roles going to those from outside the general insurance industry, how will this affect the sector in the future?
Aviva claims head points to resistance from “two major players” as subrogation portal targets 70% take up by 2017
Aviva hopes to have two fifths of the UK motor insurance market signed up to use the subrogation portal it launched last year by the summer - and 60-70% by the end of the year.
Footballer sentenced for contempt of court over tweets
A footballer, who tweeted about playing a game just a day after making a fraudulent insurance claim, was given a suspended jail sentence today.
PRA appoints insurance director Sam Woods as CEO
The Prudential Regulation Authority's insurance executive director Sam Woods has been promoted to replace Andrew Bailey as PRA CEO.
Greater MRO regulation called for as Medco review welcomed
The Ministry of Justice decision to leave formal regulation of Medco’s medical reporting organisations on the backburner is a “missed opportunity”, according to commentators, amid hopes the government department’s pledge to keep the issue under review…
Fraudsters are 'hijacking' genuine claims as crash-for-cash detection improves
Hijacking of genuine claims is a new tactic being employed by fraudsters as insurance fraud is increasingly being picked up by insurers
Flood Re reveals Aviva, Direct Line and Lloyds Bank among launch insurers
Flood Re has revealed that more than half of the UK household insurance market by premium will be offering products backed by the provider when it formally launches next week
Open APIs mooted by Brolly co-founder after insurtech Downing Street summit
The slower pace of insurtech growth has been recognised by government during a Downing Street meeting of leading industry players on Wednesday (30 March).
Europe: Market realities could trump cross-border aims
Although the European Commission is considering moving cross-border barriers for insurance sales, detractors are making their voices heard.
Aviva uncovers new crash for cash claim every three hours
More than 3,000 organised crash for cash claimants were detected by Aviva in 2015 - one every three hours - with accidents targeting innocent motorists remaining high.
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist is out today
Today Post can reveal the shortlist for the Insurance Marketing and PR awards.
Post Office’s CMO Pete Markey joins Aviva
Aviva has added the Post Office's former chief marketing officer Pete Markey as UK director of brand communications and marketing.
Brexit too risky with no insurance policy against it, says Aviva boss
Britain leaving the European Union is not worth the risk when assessing the economic impacts, according to Aviva group CEO Mark Wilson.
Apprentices: You're hired!
A growing number of school leavers are choosing work over university and the insurance sector is capitalising on this wealth of much-needed young talent
SMEs: All things unequal
Last year’s FCA thematic review found a gap between what SMEs expect of their insurers and the service they actually get. What can insurers do to make SMEs feel more valued?
FCA regulation of credit hire firms touted as CMCs fall under its remit
Industry commentators have backed the future Financial Conduct Authority oversight of claims management companies, announced in the 16 March Budget, alongside suggestions a similar regulatory framework should be adopted for credit hire companies.
The Claims Awards 2016 shortlist is out today
The Claims Awards shortlist is out today.
Continuity for Aviva and brokers key as CFO Holmes takes on UKGI top job
The internal appointment of Colm Holmes to take over the Aviva UK general insurance reins from Maurice Tulloch has been billed as good news for brokers by commentators both insider and outside the insurer.