Motor
Law reports: RTA decision backs norm
Richardson v Butcher (Queen's Bench Division — 12 February 2010)
View from the top: Driving changes forward
The insurance market is highly competitive. Over the past few years, increases in claims costs have not been passed on in premiums. However, this has not been sustainable, with a recent insurance premium index showing the largest annual increase in motor…
Interview: Jon Dye - Making it work
With a stated aim of reaching £1bn by 2013, Jon Dye talks to Jonathan Swift about why a recent downturn in Allianz Retail's GWP masks a lot of progress towards that goal.
Stakeholders join forces
Stakeholders including the Association of British Insurers and the Trades Union Congress have joined forces to raise awareness about the upcoming reforms to the way low cost road accident personal injury claims are handled.
Fortis rebrands insurance arm as pre-tax profits fall
Fortis is to rename its insurance operation as Ageas following the break up of its parent company and the sale of its sister banking arm and brand to BNP Paribas 18 months ago.
LV sets target of £250m
LV is set to offer its fleet motor products to brokers via its branch network by April in a bid to hit £250m worth of commercial business by 2012.
Admiral accused of breaching Race Relations Act
Car insurer Admiral possibly in breach of anti-discriminatory laws, according to report.
Folding plug wins Brit design award
British student, Min-Kyu Choi from London, has won the Brit insurance design of the year 2010, for his reinterpretation of the plug, beating over 90 international nominees in the process.
Former Autofocus employee handed suspended sentence
Accident Exchange has landed the latest blow in its legal battle with Autofocus after a former employee of the credit hire reporting company - Helen Whyshall - was handed a suspended 28 day prison sentence for contempt of court.
IAM extends motor offer to 19 year olds
The Institute of Advanced Motorists surety insurance offered to its members via Adelaide Insurance, is to be made available to IAM advanced drivers aged 19 or over driving a low-grouped car.
Post Europe Spotlight - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.
Italian insurer records rise in GI premiums
However, Vittoria Assicurazioni reported a net Profit attributable to parent company shareholders of € 16.9m in 2009, a drop of -16.1%.
Italian insurer records rise in GI premiums
However, Vittoria Assicurazioni reported a net Profit attributable to parent company shareholders of € 16.9m in 2009, a drop of -16.1%.
Aviva unveils broker claims guides
Aviva has launched a series on online guides for brokers outlining the details of their claims process.
LV to recruit another 75 staff
LV's new 24-hour call centre for motor insurance customers in Hudddersfield may be expanded to household during 2010. The insurer hopes to create up to 75 jobs over the next 18 months following the opening.
CED International acquires Interiura
CED International has swooped for international claims handling network Interiura, from parent company Arag.
QBE restructures European business
With immediate effect, QBE will operate four product underwriting divisions: casualty & motor; property; marine & energy; and reinsurance & specialist.
Hastings opens first high street branch
Hastings Direct has taken its first step towards building a network of high street branches in the south east region, by opening its first branch in Bexhill-on Sea.
LV set to open Huddersfield office
LV has announced plans to open a new office in Huddersfield creating 75 jobs in the region.
Adrian Flux commercial vehicle line goes live
Transactor Global Solutions open market commercial vehicle quotation system has been implemented by Adrian Flux Group, to run alongside its existing motorcycle and private car lines of business.
Broker Technology - Motor: Making IT accurate
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging its members to sign up to DVLA vehicle registration validation technology. Stephanie Denton looks at why 80% of regional brokers don't use it.
Helphire in talks to cut non-GTA deals
Credit hire operator Helphire has revealed it will complete scaling down its business by June, after posting a loss of £400 000 in the second half of 2009.