Motor
Quinn UK ban ‘positive’ for prospective buyers
The decision not to allow Quinn Insurance to re-enter the UK commercial lines market is a positive step for its potential sale and the rest of the UK market, according to observers.
Risk carrying captive launched in Gibraltar
Broker A&A Group has launched a risk carrying captive in Gibraltar to sit alongside its existing panel of UK motor insurers.
Double venture heralds return of Lord Sheikh
Lord Sheikh is set to return to the market with two new public limited companies.
Editor's comment: Chartis an unlikely saviour
With businesses warned only last week against complacency following another high-profile failure in the UK — this time social housing giant Connaught — news of being able to secure up to £10m in short-term loans from trade credit insurer Chartis will…
Staff productivity benchmarking needs close examination
External benchmarking of staff productivity can help claims managers persuade chief executives to recruit more staff — as well as resist calls for staff cuts.
Law report: Claimant's competence leads to dismissal of cognitive damage claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Compuquote launches courier offering
Compuquote has launched a courier product for brokers.
Allianz appoints motor operations manager
Allianz has appointed Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
Tradewise selects Auto Windscreens
Tradewise Insurance Services has re-appointed Auto Windscreens as its automotive glazing services provider.
Lloyds tops FOS complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank has received the most general insurance complaints of any company during the first half of 2010.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Exclusive Bulgarian insurance review now available on Post Europe
In our latest article the manager of Insurance.bg Kalin Dimitrov takes an in-depth look at the Bulgarian general insurance market.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
Exclusive Bulgarian insurance review now available
In our latest article the manager of Insurance.bg Kalin Dimitrov takes an in-depth look at the Bulgarian general insurance market.
Six months on: clarification on Quinn in UK
Quinn Insurance's future as a commercial lines insurance provider in the UK is expected to become clearer by the end of the week, Post understands.
ABI backs Jackson's proposals
The Association of British Insurers has called for the findings of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs to be implemented in full, as soon as possible.
Fitch assigns German DEVK Insurance Group 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned the mutual Germany-based DEVK insurance group's seven main entities insurer financial strength ratings of 'A+' with stable outlooks.
LV to launch household product in wake of motor success
LV is gearing up to launch a new household product via its broker network in the next few months. The product, which will be rolled out with CDL and SSP, is expected to generate up to £100m premium income over the next two years.
Identity fraud: Tolerance levels
With technological advances arguably making insurers more susceptible to fraud at the underwriting stage, should validation techniques be learned from banks? Amy Ellis examines the issue of fraud at the front end.
BIS countdown - business transformation: Adapt to survive
Insurers can adapt to survive the unprecedented changes ahead by looking at other sectors, such as the automotive industry, which have already suffered the twin stresses of global competition and enhanced customer expectations, claims Keith Aylwin.
Legal update - motor fraud: Paying the cost
Pursuing a non-party for costs should not be taken lightly, but it could prove a powerful deterrent when fighting fraudsters. Craig Nunn explains.
View from the top: Commercial reality check
The most recent round of financial results from across the market has provided further proof, if more were needed, that commercial insurance is being sold too cheaply. Indeed, this has been the case for far too long. Action to address this is a matter of…
Coversure moves into Leicester
Coversure has opened its 90th office - a new branch in Leicester.