Legal expenses
Clock is ticking for motor legal market
So the countdown has begun for the motor legal expenses insurance (MLEI) market.
Insurance trade bodies welcome FCA motor legal expenses review
Both the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have welcomed the regulator’s review into Motor Legal Expenses Insurance (MLEI).
FCA gives industry one year warning on motor legal expenses
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its report on the thematic review of the Motor Legal Expenses Insurance Market (MLEI).
Arag appoints Mark Rayner to build broker relationships
Arag has appointed Mark Rayner as broker account manager for the South East.
General Legal Protection launches landlord rent guarantee product
General Legal Protection has unveiled a new landlord rent guarantee insurance offering.
Arag expands claims team
Arag has added three new members to its claims department with the appointment of two new claims handlers, as well as a senior claims handler in the before-the-event team.
In-depth: Seismic shift in LEI?
The shake-up in legal expenses insurance regulation has left many in the market jostling for position, writes Edward Murray
Das remains in profit as GWP rises
Das UK Group has posted a 10.5% increase in gross written premiums “and other technical income” for 2012 to £178.25m, up from £161.3m the year before.
Arc adds Noble Marine to roster
Arc Legal Assistance has signed up with Noble Marine Insurance to offer products to over 20,000 policyholders.
Das launches law firm following Bristol buy
Das UK Group has launched its own law firm, Das Law.
Arag unveils former Das man as BTE boss
Arag has expanded its before-the-event (BTE) sales team with the appointment of former Das man George Bladon as corporate account manager.
Elite Insurance rejoins the ABI after departure over Jackson reforms
Elite Insurance is to rejoin the Association of British Insurers (ABI), after leaving the trade body in June 2011.
Arc signs up with MGAA
Arc Legal Assistance has become a member of the Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
Towergate in Abbey Legal Protection policy launch
Towergate Insurance has partnered with Abbey Legal Protection to launch a commercial legal protection policy aimed at the transport and logistics industry.
Das adds flood and fire offering
Das has launched the latest version of its Loss Assist product to provide assistance for households that have suffered damage to their property or contents due to a major incident such as a flood, fire, theft or storm.
Admiral confirms Axa Assistance deal
Admiral has handed Axa Assistance UK a contract to provide its first home emergency and legal expenses covers as part of its new household insurance product offerings.
Competition Commission sets out motor investigation timetable
The Competition Commission has unveiled the timetable for its investigation into the private motor insurance market.
Das in talks to buy First Assist
Das is in takeover talks with First Assist Legal Protection, Insurance Age can reveal.
Das restructures marketing team
Das has appointed Shenal Patel as motor product manager.
Motorplus landed with £7m legal claim by two law firms
MotorPlus has been hit with a multi-million claim for alleged non-payment and breach of contract by two law firms.
New legal expenses and assistance policy sails into market
General Legal Protection has launched a legal expenses and assistance product for the marine market with Bishop Skinner Marine.
Access to justice
When the laws regarding legal aid change in April next year, brokers need to be ready to advise clients on legal expenses cover, explains Paul Asplin
Allianz Legal Protection announces motorbike tie-up with BMW
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has become the legal expenses provider for BMW's motorcycle brand, BMW Motorrad.
S&P affirms Das UK's credit rating despite "capital deficiency"
Das UK's ‘A' credit rating has been affirmed by Standard & Poor's (S&P) despite its "capital deficiency".