Motor
ABI slams “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” motor ruling
ABI warns that owners of vehicles like golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers could be forced to take out third party insurance unless the European Commission takes action.
New motor fleet MGA launched
TeleFleet to build offering using telematics data.
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Ogden pushes ERS to “disappointing” trading loss of £13m
The COR was reported as 107.6% and GWP also fell as CEO says the results were driven by changes outside of the insurer’s control.
Hastings shows growth in first half of 2017
The firm posted GWP growth of 28% and noted that the Ogden rate change had generated more activity for the business on aggregators.
Slight profit fall for Carole Nash in 2016
Turnover was up to £27.5m for the full year from £26.4m in 2015.
Alps unveils motorcycle personal accident product
Two types of cover with separate limits of indemnity are available to policyholders.
Direct Line Group posts growing profit
Insurer reveals rising profits and GWP, despite £49m discount rate hit.
Markerstudy launches HNW scheme
New offering to cover prestige motor vehicles including classic cars and motorhomes.
Marmalade launches new young driver policy
Product covers young drivers when they are driving a family member's car.
InsurTech Futures: CDL set to launch chatbot solution
New offering to help brokers interact with customers through digital channels.
Broker Ignition Select calls in administrators
Around 70 people are understood to be facing redundancy at the Ipswich-based broker.
InsurTech Futures: Start-up broker Zego raises £1.2m in funding
Pay-as-you-go broker targets drivers working for sharing economy companies.
Blog: Getting a new perspective on prestige motor insurance
Team ERS completed Gumball 3000 and lived to tell the tale. Now it’s time to share their learnings for brokers.
Jackson Lee Underwriting enhances Gap motor product
The addition offers to source a replacement vehicle for brokers’ customers in the event of total loss.
Motor premiums rise to highest level since 2010
The Confused.com Index, in association with Willis Towers Watson, shows impact of Brexit, IPT and the Ogden rate on the rise and warns prices could hit "record" levels.
Blog: Speed underwriting, missed flights and wrong turns
What do the Mario Brothers, the singer CeeLo Green and members of Qatar’s royal family have in common?
Blog: Don’t fear the reaper
ERS claims expert Matthew Gray is the last person any driver undertaking the Gumball 3000 wants to encounter during the 3,000-mile trek from Riga to Mikonos. But why?
Blog: The world’s scariest motor insurance risk?
At ERS we like a bit of a challenge. In the past few years we’ve insured everything from Lamborghinis to ice cream vans and Bugattis to Bentleys.
Alps launches van bundle product
Van Driver Plus is a combination of three current products Auto Replace, Tools in Transit and Sole Trader Legal expenses.
Blog: Gumball - A Grid’s Eye View
Jonny Smith shares his thoughts ahead of the start of the Gumball 3000 Rally
InsurTech Futures: Pay-per-mile broker gets £350,000 investment
The on-demand motor start-up is gearing up for UK launch as it awaits FCA authorisation.
Zurich buys travel disruptor Halo
The deal to buy the car rental insurance platform was for an undisclosed sum.
