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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.
Spencer committed to getting commercial COR below 100%
Robin Spencer, chief executive for UK & Ireland general insurance at Aviva, has described himself as "delighted" by the insurer's half-year results.
Aviva commercial COR stays at 101%
Aviva has revealed a combined operating ratio (COR) in UK commercial lines of 101% for the start of 2012, an identical figure to the result for the first six months of last year.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the August edition of What The Papers Say, Emma Banks, head of communications at LV, analyses the differing findings in surveys on premium changes in the motor market.
Ageas commercial COR dips to 100%
Barry Smith, chief executive at Ageas UK, has revealed that the provider’s combined operating ratio for commercial business improved to 100% in the first six months of 2012, from 104.3% in the same period last year.
Profits up at Ageas
Ageas UK has revealed that pre-tax profits in non-life business rose to £56.1m for the first half of 2012, more than doubling from £23.4m in the same period of 2011.
LV Broker extends motor fleet coverage
LV Broker has launched an enhanced motor fleet policy.
Quinn Insurance bill could rise to €1.65bn
The estimated bill for the administration of Quinn Insurance has risen to €1.65bn (£1.3bn), administrators appointed to the insurer have told the High Court in Dublin.
MIB chief criticises Arsenal star for driving offence
Ashton West, chief executive at the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, has hit out at Arsenal star Nicklas Bendtner for setting a bad example by driving without insurance.
Power hour: Motoring in the middle
The motor fleet sector is at a crossroads, both in terms of rate hardening and the role telematics could have to play in future, reports Caitlin Morrison
Arsenal footballer fined for driving without insurance
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been fined almost £5,000 for driving without a licence and insurance.
LV chief John O’Roarke reveals COR and growth targets
John O'Roarke, managing director of LV general insurance, has reacted to the news that the insurer lost broker business in the first half of 2012 by admitting its results were “two ticks and a cross” across its three elements.
GI profits flat at LV
LV has reported profits before tax of £53m for the first half of 2012, in line with the £52m achieved in the same period of 2011 for general insurance.