Motor
Aviva adds two products to e-trading platform
Aviva has added mini-fleet and professional indemnity (PI) to Fast Trade, its online e-trading platform.
Giles expands bus and coach offering with new hire
Giles Insurance has appointed Andrew Sinclair to lead its Rayleigh office.
AA brands removal of tax disk insurance check 'absurd'
The AA has branded the DVLA’s proposed removal of the insurance check when car owners apply for a tax disk as “absurd”.
Third party injury claims up despite fall in reported motor accidents
The frequency of third party injury (TPI) claims arising out of motor accidents increased by 6% in 2011, according to a report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
'Crash for cash' fraudster who left victims "cheated and violated" jailed
A ‘crash for cash' fraudster who left his victims feeling "cheated and violated" has been jailed for 21 months and ordered to repay £7,250.
Direct Line reveals 175p share price
Direct Line Group has floated at a price of 175p per share, valuing the company at £2.6bn.
Allianz Legal Protection announces motorbike tie-up with BMW
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has become the legal expenses provider for BMW's motorcycle brand, BMW Motorrad.
OFT's motor market stand is long overdue
Good things come to those that wait.
Autonet reports £5m jump in turnover
Autonet Insurance Services has reported a turnover of £25.4m for 2011, compared to £19.8m for the year before.
Moody's warns OFT motor referral will "hurt profitability"
Moody's has warned that the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) move to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission will "hurt profitability" and "create uncertainty".
RSA signs bilateral agreement with Groupama
RSA and Groupama Insurances have moved to tackle the industry issue of subrogated motor repair costs with a bilateral agreement.
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.