Motor
Van insurance premiums rising faster than the rate of inflation
Research by Consumer Intelligence shows the average van premium has risen by 37.4% since April 2014.
ABI reiterates call for government to slash IPT
Trade body's data shows motor insurance premiums rose again in the last quarter of 2019 with increases in IPT and changes to the discount rate driving up prices.
Gefion's solvency falls again after order from Danish regulator
The unrated provider was told to restate information in its annual report earlier this month.
Gibraltar’s Quick-Sure enters administration
Having stopped writing new business in 2017, the regulator estimates that only 117 claims are left to be settled.
Keychoice teams up with NIG on commercial vehicle policy
NIG has also added two new products on SSP's commercial e-trading platform.
Tony Allen reveals expansion plans for Markerstudy-backed MGA
The former A&A broker boss, who set up Insenture Underwriting last year, discusses his new venture alongside his son Lloyd Allen.
Biba goes green for 2020
Trade body has announced a raft of initiatives to support “ethical and sustainable trading” as part of its manifesto.
Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto
Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broking challenges, Brexit, and transport.
By Miles receives FCA ‘open banking’ licence
InsurTech will be able to access the financial data of consenting customers.
Motor premiums may ‘reach the highest on record’
Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019.
Markerstudy forced to go "on hiatus" for new quotes in commercial lines
Group commercial director Gary Humphreys says MGA is in talks with two potential providers after it was asked by backer QIC to find alternative capacity for its commercial SME book.
Pukka temporarily suspends trading
Motor MGA has reached its capacity limit with providers, according to a report.
Gefion ordered not to expand its scope of business
The Danish regulator says the unrated provider has “serious liquidity problems” as Gefion says it is in progressed discussions with potential capacity providers.
MCL restructures Irish operation amid Brexit uncertainty
Motor broker MCL relocates and registers Irish operation to Swords, Dublin to enable it to continue trading as normal following UK’s EU exit.
Danish regulator orders Gefion to correct information
Gefion has disagreed with the decision, as the regulator points to issues with one of the provider's reinsurance contracts.
Gefion meets €5m liquidity deadline
The Danish provider has complied with the order from a regulator to have liquid assets of at least €5m by the end of 2019, after further investment from shareholders.
Sure Thing! posts £2.1m loss for 2019
Losses went down for the motor provider in final full year results ahead of Policy Expert buying the broker in June 2019.
Christmas Q&A with Andrew Alcock and Phil Bayles
Andrew Alcock, COO at TH March, reviews the events of 2019 and Phil Bayles, CDO at Aviva, outlines what we can expect from the New Year.
Christmas Q&A with Alastair Christopherson
Alastair Christopherson, group managing director at The County Group, shares his reflections on 2019 and how brokers should be preparing for the year ahead.
Tradewise Insurance Company enters voluntary run-off
New capacity deal will see UK partner Tradewise Insurance Services write motor business into 2020.
Christmas Q&A with Andrew Brown-Allan
Andrew Brown-Allan, CMO at Carrot Insurance, explains his year in insurance and what we can expect next.
Endsleigh and Acturis announce personal lines partnership
Endsleigh’s five-year contract with rival software provider SSP, signed in May 2018, is unaffected by the deal.
Christmas Q&A with Mark Bower-Dyke
The Be Wiser boss reflects on the top insurance issues of 2019 and shares his predictions for the industry in 2020.
Pukka steps away from Gefion
The MGA moved away from the troubled unrated Danish provider earlier this year.