Motor
Adrian Flux extends Bankstone deal
Outsourcing company confirms discussions ongoing about extending the scope of the partnership.
Bond to lead Footman James
David Bond promoted to director of Towergate-owned Footman James.
AA research shows record yearly fall in motor premiums
AA says motor premiums falling but highlights extreme regional cost variations.
A-Plan posts rises in turnover and profit
High-street broker claims pipeline for branch openings remains strong as total reaches 72.
Consumer premiums fall 7% in Biba and Acturis index
Biba figures show continued premium drops for home and motor.
Analyst warns of 115% industry motor COR in 2016
UK motor underwriting cycle “has reached a very unattractive position” according to Berenberg.
Admiral reports rise in profits
Confused.com sees profits slip as revenue remains stable.
Murphy joins Apricot from Hughes
New recruit to be branch manager.
Watson hails second quarter recovery at Ageas
Insurer boss confident in underlying strength of the business.
Profits down at Ageas
Insurer posts improved second quarter results as weather impacts half year figures.
Profits up at esure
Provider reports slip in GWP for first half of 2014.
Direct Line sees GWP fall while profit grows
Provider said premium reduction reflected "disciplined underwriting".
ERS turns profit for first time in five years
Insurer's chief exec says improvement was hard fought.
Carole Nash launches motorbike travel cover
Travel insurance designed for motorbike riders abroad.
LV sees dip in half year broker figures
Results reveal slight fall in broker-placed GWP to £312m but commercial sales jump 22%.
Cobra Network in motor trade deal with Aston Scott-owned MTS
New partner specialises in products for independent and smaller businesses.
ABI calls for greater transparency on motor and home pricing
Trade body claims proposals would improve clarity for customers on motor and home insurance.
Motor market sees tenth consecutive quarter of price drops
Research shows younger drivers gained most from premium reductions.
‘Ghost broker’ jailed after car insurance scam
Man goes to prison for selling invalid motor cover.
Infinity adds three to BDM team
New staff tasked with building relationships with brokers across UK.
Biba signals support for whiplash report
Broker trade body endorses call for government to publish proposals on medical panels and timescales.
Transport Select Committee calls for action on whiplash claims
Committee issues fourth report on cost of motor insurance.
Expertise live: Data validation
The first Expertise Live event of 2014, held in London in association with Zurich, looked at the topic of data validation.
Be Wiser reports annual growth
Profits up as policy numbers rise 23%.