Motor
LV boss blames investment return and motor for profit drop
LV general insurance managing director John O'Roarke blamed falling investment returns and plummeting car insurance rates after the provider's operating profit dropped by a third.
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Motor and home insurance premiums fall again in Q2 2013
Motor and home insurance prices “plummeted” in the second quarter of 2013, according to the most recent AA British Insurance Premium Index.
LV operating profit slips to £43m amid "difficult" motor market
LV saw its operating profit slip to £43m for the first half of 2013, down on the £62m posted for the same period of 2012 for general insurance.
QBE's Bathia steps down with immediate effect
Ash Bathia, chief underwriting officer of QBE’s property, casualty & motor (PCM) division is leaving the provider.
Average car insurance price difference between sexes just £27
The average car insurance price difference between men and women is now only £27.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with ALPS
Broker Network & Countrywide has partnered with Auto Legal Protection Services (ALPS) to deliver a range of motor products and services to its members.
Equity Red Star reveals motor division revamp
Equity Red Star (ERS) has unveiled the reorganisation of its motor divisions amid a clutch of senior underwriting appointments.
UK General in new motor deal with ALA Insurance Brokers
UK General has looked to boost its relationship with motor specialist ALA Insurance Brokers following the launch of a new excess protection product.
Giles takes motor specialist from NIG
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Anne Norrie as corporate development executive.
Biba turnover rises by 9% to hit £3.5m
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) saw its turnover rise by 9% to reach £3.5m for the year ended 31 December 2012.
FCA to probe dual pricing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will investigate dual pricing, it has been reported.
Ageas brands RIAS and Castle Cover go live with Quindell
Ageas has gone live with Quindell’s Napier rating and underwriting engine.
Brokers greet hike in fine for uninsured drivers with caution
Industry calls for more education for culprits
FCA warns over too complex MLEI
Regulator tells the industry to review marketing of motor legal expenses insurance
In-depth: Living the high life
It is getting increasingly difficult for brokers to stand out in the high net worth sector, so attention to detail and service could make all the difference, reports Edward Murray
McChesney steps into Zurich role from Allianz
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
UK General and Policy Shop partner in £1m motor scheme deal
UK General has launched a non-standard motor scheme in conjunction with Coventry-based broker Policy Shop.
Bollington targets niche motor trade growth with new recruit
Bollington Insurance Brokers has appointed Anita Jones as commercial account manager.
Xbroker moves for former QBE and Brit man Stones
Commercial underwriting specialist Xbroker has named former QBE and Brit man Matthew Stones as senior fleet underwriter.
Quinn Insurance returns to profits
Quinn Insurance and its subsidiaries returned to profit in 2012, although revenues more than halved to €223m [£191m] from €639m.
AA warns fines for uninsured driving pose little deterrent
AA Insurance has welcomed the planned increase in the fixed penalty fine for driving without insurance from £200 to £300 but warned that it will do little to deter those who habitually drive without cover.
RSA and Ageas strike bilateral accident claims agreement
RSA and Ageas have struck a bilateral agreement in a bid to control accident claims and reduce costs in the process.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
In the June edition, Lynn Rouse, communications business partner at Arthur J Gallagher International, discusses issues around data security, penalties for uninsured drivers and how companies can deal with market speculation.