Whiplash
Sabre to ride on in motorcycle with broker deals after MCE collapse
Sabre is in discussions with larger motorcycle brokers and confident of adding two new partners towards the end of 2024 and into next year, CEO Geoff Carter told Insurance Age.
Broker insurance fraud cheat given suspended prison sentence
Lois Cartridge from Bournemouth, an insurance account handler at a broker, has been given given a custodial sentence of 16 weeks, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay costs of over £20,000 after exaggerating the severity of her whiplash claim.
Motor market more uncertain than ever, says Allianz's Ross
Gerry Ross, Allianz’s head of commercial motor, tells Insurance Age all about the state of the market this year, what technology developments brokers should be looking out for, and how 2022 is shaping up.
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers in June and July 2021
Which trending topics have caught brokers’ eyes this summer?
Ghost broking remains "significant threat", warns Aviva
Provider says general insurance fraud escalated during the pandemic as it predicts recessionary factors caused by Covid-19 have "created the biggest fraud threat to customers in a generation".
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers in March and April 2021
Which topics have caught brokers’ eyes this spring?
Motor market records best year since 1985 ahead of troubled future, says EY
FCA pricing investigation and Civil Liability Act are expected to depress profitability in future years.
Trade body for the claimant sector launched
ACSO says it aims to “de-toxify the so-called compensation culture”, with brokers reportedly being invited to join.
Insurers celebrate at Civil Liability Bill gaining Royal Assent
However the ABI noted that the “clock is now ticking” on the first review process into how the discount rate is determined.
Industry welcomes passing of Civil Liability Bill ahead of Royal Assent
Biba chairman Lord Hunt of Wirral urges the government to avoid further delay in signing the bill into law.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning discuss Simon Cooter's decision to leave Covéa in 2019 and FCA warnings on clone brokers.
Divisive whiplash and Ogden Bill passes through Commons
The Civil Liability Bill has passed through the House of Commons as the AA says it will reduce premiums for drivers but lawyers lament the move.
Car premiums continue to drop in Q3 2018 according to AA
Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall.
Insurance Rage: Twambley grills Williams over whiplash
The inaugural series concludes with A2J’s Andrew Twambley challenging Axa Insurance’s David Williams about his views on the Civil Liability Bill.
Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA
Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.
Insurance Rage: Head to head on the Civil Liability Bill
Axa’s David Williams tackles A2J’s Andrew Twambley and the claims he made in his speech.
Insurance Rage: David Williams
Axa Insurance’s technical director sets out his views on the Civil Liability Bill and whiplash reforms.
Insurance Rage: See industry experts argue their views
Don't miss our lively new video series which begins with Andrew Twambley, spokesperson for Access to Justice (A2J).
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Jonathan Swift and Ida Axling discuss the stories behind the headlines of this week's most read.
Quizzical questions: 20 July 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Whiplash reforms delayed until 2020
Government pushes date back for “extensive testing”.