Motor
Markerstudy goes live on MyLicence
Motor specialist to start using the service following a technology upgrade.
Axa launches Minifleet Choice
Insurer says new online product designed for small fleets of up to 20 vehicles.
Former Towergate-owned Folgate returns to underwriting
Run-off insurance company to open for business again following purchase by APC Underwriting last year.
LV looks to grow in broker personal lines motor, says O'Roarke
Insurer's general insurance MD sees opportunities for growth in all areas, despite increased competition in commercial lines.
ERS posts half-year loss
Insurer blames loss on “transformation” costs and shortfall in investment income.
Insurers "remain committed" to motor broker market
LV, Ageas, Aviva and Allianz confirm they see opportunities in the market despite RSA's exit.
RSA exits broker personal lines motor market
Decision affects £65m of gross written premium.
Lewis: RSA needs to improve in personal lines motor
Steve Lewis thanked brokers for support following best results in almost a decade but did not address sale speculation.
Peter Blanc appointed non-exec director at Hastings
Blanc set to become non-executive chairman before the end of 2015.
Thirty-eight fraudsters charged for “crash for cash” scam
IFB says investigation proves "crash for cash" fraud is a national problem demanding a strong industry response.
Scottish motor broker Sure Thing reaches 80,000 customers
Specialist firm aims to increase staff numbers from 100 to 400 by 2019.
LMA: Driverless cars can result in consolidation
Motor market will see fewer customers and increased competition in the next 20 years.
AA reports 5% jump in car premium rates
Managing director says further rises are “inevitable”.
Brightside launches Brightside Car
New offering follows broker's move to CDL's Strata platform.
Motor premiums on the up
Confused.com says car insurance premiums rose for second quarter of 2015.
Carole Nash reports small profit rise for 2014
Chief executive David Newman points to fiercely competitive motorcycle insurance market.
Hiscox buys classic car specialist from Willis
Insurer says RH Specialist Insurance will keep its existing team and location.
Motor insurers warned profits will be short-lived
Ernst & Young predicts motor insurance market will fall back into loss in 2015.
Broking break: Top spots for motorcycle ownership
To mark Ride to Work Week, Ageas has put together a list of the UK’s top motorcycle cities.
Broker Direct targets urban postcodes with new motor product
Policy developed in partnership with Ageas.
Axa adds data enrichment to commercial vehicle quotes
Insurer commits to rolling out process for further lines of business.
LV takes fleet online for first time
Product can cover fleets of two to 200 vehicles.
Deloitte: Overall UK motor premiums fall by £400m in 2014
Firm says premiums have been steadily declining since 2011 and stood at £13bn last year.
AA Insurance: driverless cars will provide brokers with opportunities
Managing director Janet Connor says brokers best placed in terms of flexibility.