Motor
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.
Granite to remain focused on organic growth
The business is not looking to buy following investment from Inflexion.
Home & Legacy adds motor to e-trading platform
HNW specialist says refreshed product will deliver quotes to brokers faster.
Inflexion takes minority stake in Granite Underwriting
Granite, which sits behind Acorn Insurance, specialises in niche motor cover.
Broker Direct expands product set
New EDI offerings for car, commercial vehicle and home.
UK insurance industry paid out £55bn in 2017
Sector also made a contribution to the UK economy worth £29.5bn and paid close to £12bn in taxes, according to the ABI.
InsurTech Futures: Brolly unveils new feature to streamline insurance products
According to the company British consumers spend on average £180 per month on insurance.
Gibraltar-based Horizon Insurance declared in default by FSCS
Company closed to new business at the end of 2016 but 1,700 UK customers may still be affected.
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.
FCA insurance spend rises to £264,587 for 2018/19
The regulator stuck with Aon as its broker.
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.
Aviva aims to disrupt the market with new subscription-style product
Provider to tackle dual pricing with new home and motor offering.
Interview: Starting up on your own
James Noble, managing director of My First UK, tells us about the challenges and rewards of creating a new broking business.
Sure Thing! losses stable at £3.41m for 2018
GWP and policy numbers both increase.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning chat through brokers' most popular stories.
Quizzical questions: 23 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Motor insurance pay-outs soar to record levels
ABI data shows that the cost of theft claims has surged by 32% to £271m in the first nine months of 2018.
The Blog Spot: Two sides to the perception gap
The frustration is that insurance has so much to be proud of.
Aviva writing to customers after renewal transparency failing
FCA review led to insurer being “made aware” of problems.
Tony Allen returns to market with NED role
First insurance position following exit from Complete Cover Group and Mulsanne.
Vantage-owner NSM launches second underwriting brand
First Specialty has been set-up following NSM’s buy of UK motor MGA Xpekt.
Pukka moves into private car
Van MGA Pukka Insure has added private car to its offering with capacity provided by QIC Europe.
FCA points to “remarkable” insurer failings as it launches “fundamental” market review
Chris Woolard on why the regulator felt it had to act.