Motor
Millions of Brits driving without insurance
Over two million UK motorists have driven without insurance according to research from LV.
RSA’s motor retreat frustrates and delights
Withdrawal from writing motor trade insurance alerts competitors to opportunities
Industry welcomes OFT motor market decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) decision to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission has been welcomed by firms across the industry.
OFT takes motor stand and calls in Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has referred the UK's private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission over concerns the market may ‘prevent, restrict or distort' competition.
Motor insurance fraudster sentenced
A motor insurance fraudster has been sentenced to a six month community order and two month curfew after pleading guilty to insurance fraud and sending malicious communications to an insurer.
Car insurance premiums record 10% annual fall
Car insurance premiums have fallen by 10.6% over the past year, with average premiums now standing at £478, according to MoneySupermarket.com
MCE takes on extra office after expansion
MCE Insurance is to take on additional premises following the expansion of its sales force.
Swiftcover racks up £10m loss for 2011
Swiftcover Insurance Services recorded a £10.7m post-tax loss for the year ended 31 December 2011, a substantial fall from the £291,000 profit recorded for the previous year.
Insurers ready to seize RSA's former motor trade business
Insurers are poised to pounce on RSA's former business following its decision to withdraw from the motor trade market.
RSA pulls out of motor trade market and agrees sale of Fyfe
RSA has confirmed that it is pulling out of the motor trade market, and will stop writing new business with immediate effect.
Arista boosts regional broker support with appointment
Arista Insurance has appointed Caroline Hargreaves as development underwriter for the Thames Valley region.
Autonet pairs with CDL to offer online car history search
Autonet Insurance has joined forces with CDL to develop software which will enable consumers to check a vehicle’s history using its registration number.
HDI-Gerling adds to motor fleet leadership
HDI-Gerling has appointed Michael Gwilt as manager responsible for fleet risk management and business development.
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Axa Assistance takes intermediary chief from L&G
Axa Assistance UK has appointed Adam Smith as sales director from Legal & General Insurance (L&G) where he was head of intermediary accounts.
MMA moves to strengthen regional focus
MMA Insurance has appointed Gary Clayton as senior motor trade underwriter with a remit for the south of the UK while Paul Atkinson has been promoted to the same role for the north of the country.
1st Central chases growth with Allianz appointment
1st Central Insurance has appointed Andy James as group marketing director.
Ecclesiastical claims no need for broker concern over results
Ecclesiastical has moved to reassure brokers following its disappointing results for the first six months of 2012.
AA warns fight is still on to crack down on uninsured drivers
AA Insurance has welcomed the seizure of the UK's millionth uninsured vehicle this morning - but warned the fight is still on to crack down on uninsured drivers.
Millionth uninsured vehicle to be taken off road
The Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) has predicted that police in Birmingham will today seize the millionth uninsured vehicle in the UK as part of an operation to disrupt criminal activity.
Brightside recruits again
Brightside has confirmed the recruitment of 48 new staff following the company’s partnership with Asda.
Aviva trialling telematics app for private car insurance
Aviva has launched the test of a new pay-how-you-drive app on smartphones called - Aviva RateMyDrive – with the target of signing up 5,000 drivers.
Autonet expands commercial offering
Autonet Insurance has added to its commercial insurance range with the launch of shops and commercial let insurance products.