Insurer
Road to recovery
Although motor rates are on the up, a rise in claims inflation means insurers still have a long journey ahead before the sector regains profitability, explains Louise Meeson
An uphill struggle
The insurance industry and police have recently joined forces in an initiative designed to quash fraudulent activity, however it continues to rise, particularly in the motor arena. Liz Booth uncovers some typical attempts to defraud
A market reborn
Crowned the Capital of Culture 2008, Liverpool is a vibrant city famous for its music scene, but what does its broking market have to offer? Martin Friel heads north-west to find out how the Liverpudlian approach differs to its neighbours'
In the wake of the storm
With Neil Utley at the bow, he explains to Louise Meeson how he plans to guide Insurance Australia Group UK into calmer waters following the sale of its mass-market assets
Axa PPP launch to cater for both ends of spectrum
The insurer has launched propositions for large corporate companies as well as individuals
Belfast staff feel brunt of Zurich's latest redundancies
The redundancies were a result of the insurer's decision to relocate its small to medium-sized enterprise package business
Fortis restructure forms specialist trading teams
The insurer has introduced broker trading teams
The balanced scorecard
Small broker advice from Primary General
Swiftcover defends claims that its online instructions tempt fraud
Direct provider promises to look at wording on its quote declined page
'Flurry of activity' part of QBE regional growth plans
Insurer quickly expands Manchester office
Zurich admits policyholder data loss a year later
Biba's Eric Galbraith 'disappointed' that Zurich did not keep him advised
Aviva prepares to take on the corporate commercial sector
Move follows appointment of Mark Hodges as UK chief executive
Work-related deaths hit record low
Allianz urges brokers to play crucial role in ensuring clients comply with safety regulations
What the papers say
Insurance Age editor, Martin Friel, talks to David Ross, head of media relations at the CII, and Insurance Age news editor Louise Meeson about how the press dealt with the leading stories in October
Hiscox announces senior claims roles
Appointments bolster retail and London market division
Esure recovers £65,000 worth of stolen goods
Operation Semita heralded as a success
Axa reports drop in UK and Ireland P&C revenues
However, the company has heralded the success of Swiftcover
Specialist carriers come top in broker satisfaction survey
"Old guard will have to adapt": Peter Joy
Fortis to recruit 550 in UK
The move is a result of two major business wins
'Crash for cash' gang jailed for a total of more than 11 years
John Beadle, chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau, heralds the outcome of the investigation
BGL Group's income and profits grow
The group said the success of its price comparison site Comparethemarket.com has helped boost profits
Christie's Insurance Services launched
Christie's partners with Heath Lambert and Chubb Insurance to provide insurance services.
Consultancy firm snatches Open GI's insurer relations chief
Michelle Munn follows former Open GI director to Salient Solutions
Motor fraud on rise
According to figures from TCF Motor the number of fraudulent motor theft claims has increased year on year