Motor
Markerstudy pulls back from MGA capacity arrangements on motor fleet
Insurer says it is looking to expand its own fleet business “substantially”.
Octagon closes to new business
The Gibraltar-based firm switches from insurer to MGA and insists it is still solvent.
Sure Thing! posts £7.6m pre-tax loss for 2016
The results which showed a turnover increase to £4.8m are in line with expectations according to the motor broker.
Meet the techies: Freddy MacNamara warns brokers could be history in ten years
Cuvva CEO Freddy MacNamara predicts that tech could change broking forever and calls on brokers to understand insurtech now.
SME Now and the future: Focus on small fleet
Technology is radically changing the way brokers should be approaching finding cover for commercial cars and vehicles, explains Edward Murray
Brightside to launch MGA in September
CEO Mark Cliff says MGA will specialise in van and tradesman insurance.
Government reveals new crackdown on whiplash claims
Consultation targets reduction in insurance premiums.
Pukka looks to move into private car
Specialist van MGA has also picked up some business from the collapse of Enterprise.
ERS launches supercar policy
The product is designed with owners of exotic and high value vehicles in mind.
Hardening motor fleet rates – fact or fiction
Broker John Meredith asks where the balance of power lies when it comes to setting motor rates.
InsurTech Futures: Human rights group attacks Admiral’s Facebook insurance plan
Insurer's app to use social data from young drivers to offer discounted insurance.
Hastings continues to see revenue growth
GWP and live customer policies are also up at the broker.
Biba publishes demands ahead of Autumn Statement
Trade body urges Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider a number of issues including IPT and Brexit.
Car premiums up by £20 in Q3 2016
AA Index says rise in IPT and the high volume of whiplash claims are to blame.
FSCS details how it will compensate Enterprise customers
Motor policies with Enterprise to be terminated by 26 October.
Transactor partners with Pukka
MGA to launch new commercial vehicle scheme via Transactor.
Autonet to expand in affinity, home and SME
MD Ian Donaldson says broker will add over 200 jobs in the next two years.
Autonet to create 260 new jobs
Move follows sale to HPS Investment Partners.
ABI reveals plan to reduce motor insurance cost
Lifting the Bonnet report outlines five key points to tackle higher insurance premiums including capping IPT.
Ageas on track to meet year-end deadline for updates to private car rating structure
Boisseau details the insurer’s philosophy on supporting all brokers.
Jackson Lee Underwriting leisure division launches
Products available to brokers through its online platform, ABEL.
Average comprehensive car premiums continue to rise
Research says higher repair costs and increase in Insurance Premium Tax are behind the rising premiums.
Biba urges Enterprise brokers to provide liquidator with policy details
Biba warned that there was little time for brokers to make alternative arrangements for clients. The provisional liquidator is set to go to the Gibraltarian courts on 26 October.
Autonet posts £9m profit in 2015
The firm saw profit jump some 19 percent last year in the run up to the sale.