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DLG prospectus reveals 2011 COR breakdown
The Direct Line Group has launched a prospectus geared towards tying up its proposed £500m planned subordinated debt issuance, in which it discloses last year's combined operating ratio for the insurer's various lines of business.
EU law takes a hold on the UK motor insurance market
The conflict between EU law and individual country laws can be confusing for companies that operate in member states. David Holt discusses the increasing influence of EU law on the UK motor insurance market and the Directives that seek to clarify the…
ABI seeks 'radical' action to tackle whiplash epidemic
The Association of British Insurers has called for an end to people claiming compensation for whiplash injuries unless there is objective evidence of injury.
Metal theft: Finding a copper-bottomed solution
With metal theft on the increase due to a rise in value, how can the industry protect itself and its clients from criminals?
Spotlight On Technology: Future gadgets
Science fiction has given the people of today a glimpse of tomorrow. However, spare a thought for underwriters, for whom the prospect of insuring some of the space-age gadgets featured must strike real fear, as technology develops and turns science…
Englehardt happy with 'good start' as Admiral turnover increases
Admiral chief executive Henry Englehardt says his full year expectations remain on track following a first quarter which yielded a 9% increase in group turnover from £539m in Q1 2011 to £586m.
Your say: The challenge for LEIs
The sustainability of the traditional legal expenses model with its in-house legal operations is back on the agenda as some of the larger players in the sector implement rate rises.
Spotlight On Technology: The developing world
With technological developments gathering pace, how will insurers cope with the influx of new gadgets and remain innovative?
RSA leads charge as Northern Ireland sheds no-go image among insurers
RSA last week pledged to invest £5m in Northern Ireland, intent on becoming the country's leading insurer, but local analysts are divided as to whether this will prompt a flurry of interest in the market or whether its small size will continue to…
Interview: Be Wiser chairman Mark Bower-Dyke - a convert to the cause
After joining the insurance industry for the money, Be Wiser chairman Mark Bower-Dyke shares his frustrations of short-termism and the lack of training, and explains why telematics is not the answer to the ills of the motor market.
Aviva criticised for 'window dressing' in management reorganisation
Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss's announcement that Igal Mayer, executive director of Aviva Europe, was out on his ear as part of a reorganisation to cut out a £102m layer of management, came as a surprise.
Transport Select Committee seeks to clear up transparency
The Transport Select Committee's reports on motor insurance have proved contentious, with calls for transparency not resonating with insurers. Will the 13th report clear things up?
Editor's comment: Setting course on uncertain seas
This week two of the UK's insurance powerhouses made announcements that, although very different in their nature, aimed to position the respective firms for the future.
Bankrupt broker boss faces jail
The owner of a liquidated insurance company sold "worthless" cover to customers and failed to pay Templeton Insurance £2.3m for underwriting its policies.
Post magazine - 26 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
L&G's solus adjuster Merlin to lose claims work in pilot
Legal & General has admitted that incumbent loss adjuster Merlin could see its contracted workload shrink when the six-month claim handling pilot kicks off next Tuesday.
Cunningham Lindsey signs three-year claims handling deal with Equity
Cunningham Lindsey has teamed up with Equity Red Star's home insurance division to provide the insurer with claims handling services.
Premiums for young female drivers rise as UK average drops
Car insurance premiums for female drivers aged between 17 and 22 rose by 4.8% over the first quarter, bucking a national trend which has seen a drop in the average price quoted for comprehensive car insurance policies.
Towergate picks up three more brokers
Towergate Insurance has acquired Gill Knott Insurance, Lloyd Manley Associates and the general insurance arm of Airevalley Insurance Services.
Belfor names former Munters president Philips as UK MD
Alasdair Philips has been named as the new managing director for Belfor in the UK.
Wunelli boss cancels telematics discussion amid insurer support
Wunelli chairman Sandy Dunn has announced his decision to abandon an industry seminar exploring the merits of a common standard for telematics data, following "almost unanimous support" from insurers.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Groupama ties up deal with motor broker Adrian Flux
Groupama has announced a deal today under which the group will underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for specialised motor broker Adrian Flux.
Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.