Home insurance
ABI and Biba launch Code of Good Practice
Code to help brokers and insurers recognise vulnerable customers.
Chubb revamps private clients cover to include cyber-bullying
Insurer has made several changes to Initial, Masterpiece and Signature tiers.
Modus partners with Berkeley Alexander on home insurance
MGA's Home Insurance Plus product available to provider's household broker panel.
Hastings to focus on growth in home
CFO Richard Hoskins says broker will optimise its business through price comparison websites.
IPT to blow home premiums “off course”
Analysis says IPT will boost premiums but customers will look to switch with a third threatening to cancel policies.
Motor premiums up 4.8% in Q3, AA Index reveals
Firm expects further increases following IPT rise but home premiums continue to drop.
Brightside partners with SunLife on home insurance product
Broker says five-year deal is part of its new growth strategy.
Applied Net 2015: Comparing Google
Market expert investigates the changes that Google Compare is already delivering to consumer mind sets and the possible outcomes for insurance in the US.
Home insurers pay out lowest claims in a decade at £2.5bn, says EY
But expenses surpass claims for the first time on record according to the firm.
LV looks to grow in broker personal lines motor, says O'Roarke
Insurer's general insurance MD sees opportunities for growth in all areas, despite increased competition in commercial lines.
“Strong year” for Avantia
Broker records profits leap and increased turnover for 2014.
Home insurance rates rise for first time since 2012
IPT hike will increase cost of average policies by £5, say the AA.
Axa launches home insurance product for affluent clients
Insurer says product covers standard or valuable buildings and contents.
Home premiums fell in Q1 2015
Average cost of home insurance premiums down by 3.6% as a result of benign weather.
Covéa sees GWP and profit rise
Insurer's combined operating ratio improved to 97.8%.
AA insurance services division sees revenue slip
Broker's trading Ebitda and total number of policies also dropped.
Intelligent Insurance makes deal with Arc Legal
Arc Legal to provide new specialist home insurance broker with legal expenses scheme.
RIAS founders launch brokerage
Intelligent Insurance set up to offer home insurance for non-standard risks.
AA set to cut 50 insurance roles as 300 posts go
Newcastle call centre employs over 1,000 people.
Cost of home and motor insurance fell in 2014
Reducing premiums led to lower costs for customers and SMEs.
Car insurance premiums falter
AA Index shows small rise for average car insurance premiums and very little movement in home insurance premiums.
The Source launches new-build household scheme
Firm cites broker demand for a specialist new-build household policy.
Axa renews with Cherish Insurance
Five-year deal predicted to be worth £20m in GWP.
Index shows falling home and motor insurance premiums
Premiums also fall for SMEs but rise for mid-market commercial businesses.