Motor
Moneysupermarket's year end results reveal drop in revenue and customers
Moneysupermarket’s preliminary results for the year ending 31 December 2009 have revealed a 23% drop in revenue to £136.9m (2008: £178.8m) and 26% drop in EBITDA to £36m (2008: £48.8m)
Motorists are focused on insurance savings, says poll
A third of British motorists would like to save on their car insurance this year according to a poll conducted by Be Wiser Insurance
Arista makes underwriting appointment for South East
CEO Charles Earle promotes Anothony Foulds to take responsibility for property, liability and motor business in South East
Survey shows insurers are delivering on motor claims
A motor claims survey, conducted amongst customers of 15 of the UK’s leading motor insurers, found that 87% were satisfied with the service received during their claim
Money Expert names Autonet as preferred provider
Autonet Insurance Group has teamed up with Money Expert to provide van insurance solutions to its users
What the Papers Say
Stories being analysed this month include: Axa's move into direct motor; use of social media in the insurance industry; Conservative plans for insurance; and the art of stonewalling the media.
Oxygen appoints in Leeds following death of former boss Sean Hicks
Oxygen appoints Julie Donkin for motor trade and specialist sectors to replace staff leavers in Leeds
Axa goes direct with Confused.com
Axa has returned to the direct insurance market in the form of Axa Direct, the latest insurer to join Confused.com’s list of motor providers.
Product review: Motor fleet product relaunches with wider reach
Brit Insurance has relaunched its Motor Fleet policy to provide a significantly wider standard product offering for its policyholders. The policy is designed for all operators of fleets with a minimum of five vehicles and provides flexibility to cater…
Zurich forges ahead with bold hikes in personal motor rates
Zurich's decision to implement blanket rate increases on its private motor book has exposed the diversity in strategy among the leading composite insurers in this arena
Motor hikes smash index
Car insurance premiums have risen by a record amount, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index
Bollington buys Romero's SME motor book
Bollington Insurance Brokers has purchased Romero Insurance Brokers' book of small to medium motor trade business
Viewpoint: Industry's deep freeze challenge
Replacement vehicle sector under the spotlight
RSA extends key motor repair contracts
RSA has extended motor repair contracts with DWS Bodyworks and Nationwide Crash Repair Centres
Axa launches end of lease product for vehicles
Axa Asssitance, in collaboration with Complectus, has developed a new end of lease insurance product covering the refurbishment costs for returning a vehicle within fair wear and tear standards
Fortis expands commercial portfolio with the launch of a new fleet product for brokers
Fortis has announced the full launch of Fleet Guard to its brokers.
View from the Top: Where is insurance heading this decade?
As we say goodbye to the noughties, what are going to be the most important factors of a new decade?
Car insurance switched most often, according to report
Some 15 million have changed motor insurance companies over last two years
Zurich to force through further rate increases
Private motor to see 20% increases on rate
QBE puts personal lines motor book into runoff
Condemned slice of business accounts for 10% of overall motor book
ABI guide aims to aid brokers
Brokers who sell general insurance online could benefit from new guidance from the Association of British Insurers
Carole Nash wins Harley-Davidson deal
Company secures three year contract
QBE backs driving campaign
Initiative designed to raise awareness of work-related road safety
Snow results in 31% increase in claims, says AA
Bad weather has lead to motor claims being one third higher than usual according to AA Insurance