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Watson blames Ageas profit fall on motor book
Ageas UK CEO, Andy Watson, discusses the issues impacting the provider's 2019 results and recent changes in its broker business.
Modest increase in home insurance premiums
The AA Insurance Premium Index for Q3 2017 shows a small rise but includes warning that costs could increase if bad weather and IPT bite.
The festive season for home insurance claims
Ageas statistics reveal that December claims cost on average nearly three times those of the rest of the year.
Deloitte predicts 108% industry ratio for personal home insurance
Advisory firm expects first industry loss since 2007.
Flooding costs could push industry COR above 100%, says Fitch
Specialists say impact is unlikely to affect the ratings of insurers.
Cost of December storms could breach £3bn
PwC estimates that costs of storms Eva, Desmond and Frank could top £3bn as flooding impacts SME businesses.
Insurers facing St Jude storm bill
Accountants warn of impact of UK storm as winds gust up to 99mph
Household market predicted to strengthen
Home insurance premiums could rise by up to 10% in 2012 according to Deloitte.
Catastrophes push Markel's COR up to 152%
First quarter results for Markel International have revealed a combined operating ratio of 152% compared to 109% for the same period of 2010.
RSA expects 2010 profits to approach £630m despite bad weather impact
RSA has announced the impact of adverse weather in November and December 2010 to be around £142m above normal levels with full year costs predicted to hit £255m.
Regional power hour - Bristol: When it rains, it pours
This month's power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical and held in Bristol, looks at the growing impact of climate change on the industry - particularly that of flooding. Martin Friel reports.
LV says it "will do its utmost" to help customers affected by the volcano
Insurer LV has issued guidance over disruption caused by the eruption of icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
Virgin Atlantic will pay costs for stranded passengers
Virgin cites EC regulations and says it will pay for hotel accommodation and meals for passengers.
Travel broker criticises small print in abandonment policies
A specialist travel insurance broker has questioned how anybody can check in when the airports are closed and wants more consensus from insurers over the volcano.
Aviva issues volcano insurance advice to customers
UK's largest insurer attempts to clarify its position over the disruption from the volcano
Munich Re could offer volcano cover for airlines
Munich Re says it can help airlines with ash and snowfall given sufficient demand
UK flights delayed until Tuesday
The air traffic control body Nats has extended its restrictions on UK airspace until at least 1am on Tuesday.
Icelandic volcano halts all UK flights; Fortis offers advice
Ash from Icelandic volcano causes major disruption to UK airspace.
Severe storms in Northern Ireland and Scotland leave power down
Return of wintry conditions cause chaos