Home insurance
Profit soars at Admiral in 2018
But the provider's UK household segment reports loss after weather impact.
GWP and operating profit fall at Direct Line in 2018
Broker business NIG's GWP was flat, while the number of in-force policies grew.
Industry urged to tackle dual pricing
Citizens Advice calls for dual pricing discussion to “begin from the assumption that pricing differences are unfair” at Parliamentary meeting of regulators and trade bodies.
Ageas' profitability back to pre-Ogden levels
CEO Andy Watson says motor was the "star of the show" in 2018, comments on Brexit preparations and addresses potential redundancies in Stoke and Port Solent offices.
Azur launches emerging wealth home product
The provider said the offering has been designed to help brokers compete with direct writers with quote and bind taking less than two minutes.
Ageas UK sees profit jump in 2018
COR improved to 96.8% for the year, but GWP fell across all of its divisions as results are announced amid business restructure.
Igo4 on harnessing technology to fight fraud
Boss Matt Munro explains the broker’s success in using data to combat ghost broking and more.
FCA data shows rise in average home insurance payouts
Process piloted with 31 insurers is set to be made compulsory for all firms and most products.
Wholesale provider Cavere Intermediary launches
Technology-driven business aims to disrupt the market.
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InsurTech Futures: Two question home quotes as Homelyfe partners with Freedom
The digital insurtech launched Aventus platform to brokers last year.
Markerstudy to use Co-op’s brand after deal
Business takes on £70m of Co-op’s debt in first buy since being bought by Qatar Re.
Markerstudy buys Co-op underwriting in £185m deal
Businesses also sign 13 year agreement for motor and home insurance distribution.
Home insurance premiums continue to creep up in Q4 2018
Analysis by The AA reveals quarterly and yearly increases.
Shuker and Barton reveal details of deal
Shuker’s A-Plan has taken on the personal lines business for Jelf and Barton explains that moving the business to call-centre focused broker would have been a “retrograde step”.
Jelf transfers personal lines business to A-Plan
Business from 26 Jelf branches has been moved to A-Plan with 59 Jelf staff redeployed to other roles within the Marsh-owned broker and 19 people joining A-Plan.
Broker Direct expands product set
New EDI offerings for car, commercial vehicle and home.
ABI responds to CMA’s pricing investigation
Competition watchdog criticised the sector and called for pricing intervention options.
Insurance in the firing line as CMA calls for pricing intervention to be on the agenda
Competition watchdog responds to Citizens Advice super-complaint.
Mixed feelings from brokers on Aviva's subscription product
Experts worry it could lead to “surge pricing” but see positives too including transparency and flexibility.
InsurTech Futures: Home insurance app Buzzvault starts trading
The business will trade as a managing general agent and has been backed by Munich Re Digital Partners.
Aviva aims to disrupt the market with new subscription-style product
Provider to tackle dual pricing with new home and motor offering.
CMA to step up its interest in vulnerable customers
Body still working on investigation following the super-complaint from Citizens Advice, which slammed dual pricing practices in insurance.
Ceta targeting up to 500 brokers with new online non-standard property service
“Game changing” offering set to go live in mid-January.