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A&A reports £4.5m loss for 2013
Personal lines broker A&A Group has posted a pre-tax loss of £4.5m in 2013, compared with a profit of £1.17m for the previous year.
Zurich & Ageas increase market share in household at expense of top five
Competitive mid-tier household insurers have been gaining market shares and market power at the expense of the top five UK household insurers, according to a report by Timetric UK FS Intelligence Center.
Axa renews £20m deal with Cherish Insurance Brokers
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has renewed a long-standing relationship with Essex-based Cherish Insurance Brokers.
Insolvency Service investigating conduct of Drive Assist directors
The Insolvency Service is believed to be conducting an investigation into the behaviour and transactions of the directors of credit hire firm Drive Assist, according to the company’s liquidator Zolfo Cooper.
Plowman appointed chair of Older Drivers Task Force, which will seek evidence in New Year
The Road Safety Foundation has confirmed that its trustee and former civil servant John Plowman will chair the Older Drivers Task Force.
Easy Jet renews travel insurance contract with Allianz
Allianz Global Assistance in the UK has secured a three-year contract renewal with low cost airline Easy Jet.
Tesco fraudster sentenced to three years after Operation Catcher sting
A fraudster who staged accidents with Tesco delivery vans has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Government to make FCA and PRA more accountable
Following a review the government has published a number of recommendations to ensure the way the financial regulators make enforcement decisions continues to be fair, transparent and efficient.
Catlin in 'advanced discussions' to sell Insure the Box
Catlin Group has confirmed it is in advanced negotiations regarding the sale of its interest in Box Innovation Group.
Ageas UK agrees new strategic partnership with Virgin Money
Ageas UK and Virgin Money have entered into an agreement that will see both businesses work together to create a range of home and motor insurance products for the UK market during 2015.
Editor's comment: What a difference a year makes
2014 is coming to a close and so much has happened but will insurers be sad to see it go? It was the year that started with Winter floods estimated to have generated a total bill of £500m and saw Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband demand insurers settle…
C-Suite - Broker: The focus on collaboration
Change continues apace and the challenge facing insurers and brokers alike is not to batten down the hatches and wait for it to slow or stop, but rather to work out how to adapt in order to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s paradigm.
C-Suite Insurer: Vive la revolution
Technological advances mean the insurance industry is on the cusp of something new and exciting
Insurers challenge 'wait and see' image and take action on technology
Insurers are increasingly looking to invest in or acquire digital start-ups to provide the expertise they need to pursue their ambitions in this sector, according to market insiders.
Roundtable: Customer retention: Holding on to customers in the aggregator age
With price comparison sites making customers more price-focused than ever, how can insurers ensure they stand out for other reasons and also improve their retention rates?
Legal Update: Autonomous Vehicles: Motor evolution is imminent
Nick Rogers explores the coming changes to insurance that driverless cars will bring
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Driverless cars, connected homes and PPOs
From Tennessee to London, over the past few months I have heard a considerable amount about the future of insurance.
Interview: Mike Holliday-Williams: Back from the cold
After more than three years as RSA Scandinavia CEO, Mike Holliday-Williams is back on home soil as DLG managing director of personal lines. He tells Post what he’s learnt from his time abroad and how he is responding to the changes in the UK market
Admiral signs data warehouse deal with Teradata to support transformation programme
Insurer Admiral has signed a deal with big data analytics and marketing applications specialist Teradata to support its business transformation programme.
ABI, IFB and Thompsons to discuss fraud collaboration next week
The Association of British Insurers and Thompsons solicitors are set for a face-to-face showdown next week at the Post Insurance Fraud conference.
Jelf adds LV products to panel after strengthening partnership deal
LV has become a strategic partner of broker Jelf in a deal that will see all of the insurer’s commercial products available through the Jelf panel.
Webinar: Imagining a market beyond price comparison
Earlier this year the aggregator space has found itself in the crosshairs of the latest Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thematic review.
Blog: Don't scare customers with spooky marketing & other data lessons
With the 2014 Teradata Partners Conference now over, I have decided to reflect on some of the biggest takeaways from the annual event in Nashville.
Technology is a "huge equalizer" for smaller insurers, claims Alfa VP
Good data usage is a great leveller when it comes to insurance, and if done well it can help smaller players compete with larger established rivals.