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ERS says Ogden drove up COR in 2019
Profit and GWP improved at the motor provider.
Amanda Blanc’s latest role announced
The former Axa UK boss has joined claims insurtech RightIndem as non-executive chair of the board.
Amanda Blanc joins bicycle specialist Laka
Firm is backed by Zurich, where Blanc spent nine months as CEO EMEA.
Amanda Blanc named chair of Welsh Professional Rugby Board
Role is the first non-insurance appointment for Blanc since returning to the industry earlier this month.
Brokers welcome Amanda Blanc back to UK insurance
Blanc has taken on NED roles at Aviva and ERS with experts predicting further announcements are to come.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 6 December 2019
Siân Barton and Laurence Eastham discuss the week's most popular news stories, including the return of Amanda Blanc and the launch of Cuvva's new motor product.
Amanda Blanc’s second NED role revealed
Blanc, whose Aviva appointment was also announced this week, has joined a specialist motor insurer to drive acquisitions and organic growth.
Honcho launches ‘reverse auction’ app
InsurTech Futures: The car insurance app aims to reduce costs for young drivers.
Latest Ogden rate change will cost the industry over £160m
Insurers have revealed the impact from the change in the discount rate to -0.25%.
ERS blames COR deterioration on Ogden
Despite its Ogden woes, the motor insurer was able to post a £3.1m profit for H1 2019.
Former Lloyd’s chief actuary joins ERS
A number of management changes will also see Peter Smith return to the firm as claims director.
Fact file: What’s the story with the Ogden Rate?
The much-debated discount rate was reset at -0.25% this week, but how did we get to this point and what is the background to this highly explosive issue? Insurance Age outlines the key touchstones
ERS launches horsebox insurance via its online platform
The motor insurer will offer bespoke horsebox cover using ERS eTrade.
IFB launches counter fraud database
Platform goes live with eleven insurers and will hold industry data on suspected fraudsters and professional enablers.
ERS sale dead as investor decides to stick with the motor insurer
Private equity owner Aquiline has completed a strategic review of the business.
ERS creates claims team for prestige vehicles
Product will provide brokers with access to prestige experts every step of the way.
Quizzical questions: 1 March 2018
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ERS drives back into full year profit in 2018
COR improved to 96.1%, while GWP fell.
ERS expands agriculture portfolio
New policy covers agricultural machinery and any vehicles used at golf clubs, garden centres, local sports grounds, zoos, safari parks and attractions.
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ERS confirms up to 56 redundancies
Provider is moving a number of roles from Brentwood and London to Swansea.
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Aquiline exploring ERS sale
Private equity firm looking at a number of strategic options for the motor insurer, including a sale.
#Insagepeople: 3 - 7 September 2018
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