Motor
Turnover and profit rise at Admiral in H1 2018
UK aggregator Confused also reports growth.
Alpha collapse: FSCS transfers 177,000 GAP policies
The regulator has worked with Premia Solutions to replace GAP policies following Alpha going into liquidation earlier this year.
Volante unveils second MGA - Gentium Motor
The new MGA focuses on niche motor business, led by managing director Neil Smith.
Profits shoot up at Hastings in the first half of 2018
CFO Richard Hoskins says focus is on "disciplined growth" and investing in digital initiatives.
GWP and revenue fall at Ageas UK in H1 2018
Provider also posts profit increase and an improved COR of 99%.
InsurTech Futures: Harry Franks on how the sharing economy is challenging insurance
The start-up broker CEO talks to Insurance Age about technology, disruption and collaboration.
Allianz Insurance takes first step into Lloyd’s
Team moving from LV to focus on fleet.
Pukka’s commercial vehicle product added to SSP
Policy offers comprehensive cover up to £50,000 with flexible excess cover.
No pressure to grow GWP, says Sabre’s Geoff Carter
CEO stresses focus on combined operating ratio.
Sabre profits rise at start of 2018
Half year GWP remains stable.
Principal reports large double digit turnover leap for 2017
Broker cites investment costs as profits fall.
Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA
Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.
InsurTech Futures: By Miles launches pay-as-you-go motor policy
New product is underwritten by Axa.
Ignition Select’s administration extended to 2019
Ipswich-based broker fell into administration in July 2017.
FCA fails to stop clone broker on Facebook
Insurance Age gets page operated by fraudsters removed from the social media site.
Aviva promises brokers better prices as it adds van, home and motor to Fast Trade
Insurer targeting double-digit millions of pounds through platform’s new offering.
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Best year for UK motor insurance market since 1994, says EY
Research shows second best underwriting result since records began in 1985.
ERS offers specialist motor breakdown cover
The product has been designed for people with “non-everyday” vehicles and is only available through brokers.
Clone broker targets people via Facebook
Clive Jones, general manager at Car Insurance 4 u, says broker has had calls and emails from a number of potential clients who have been approached by the fraudsters.
FCA warns of broker clone
Regulator says scammers are giving out the details of Car Insurance 4 u to convince people they work for a genuine firm.
A look at Insurance Hound’s most read by brokers in May 2018
Check out which whitepapers were most popular.
Private equity injects £28m into Right Choice
LDC has taken a minority shareholding in Right Choice and the money will be used to develop the broker’s technology and software platforms.
Markerstudy supports Right Choice on £6m book after Alpha bankruptcy
Insurer picked up car and bike policies.