Insurer
Under the radar
Underinsurance is a major problem for brokers, insurers and clients. Our panel of experts discuss what can be done to put the problem on the industry’s radar. Andrew Pearce reports
Mobile first
Mobile devices are key to both social and business transactions. What does this mean for brokers and what are the opportunities? Nigel Phillips explains why the sector cannot afford to ignore mobile
The fight goes on
While the industry has tightened its grip on fraud, there is still a lot left to do, explains Phil Bird
Groupama withdraws Carole Nash from market
Groupama's broker arm has reportedly withdrawn its motorbike insurance specialist Carole Nash from the market.
Reportage: Merry Christmas?
It’s been a busy and a tough year for many brokers, but the industry has risen to the challenges and is ready to face big changes on the horizon for next year. Edward Murray reports
UK General's new non-exec director to bring "broker's view" to board
UK General's new non-executive director Chris Blackham is hoping to give "a broker's view on the board".
UK General unveils Layton Blackham founder as non-exec director
UK General has appointed the founder of consolidator Layton Blackham as a non-executive director.
Groupama claims industry first with product launch
Groupama Insurances has made its first e-traded product live for full cycle trading on Open GI, Acturis and Insure.com, with SSP integration set to follow in early 2013.
Quindell to expand claims offering with ALH purchase
Quindell Portfolio is to buy Abstract Legal Holdings (ALH), parent company of Accident Advice Helpline, on or after 2 April 2013.
AA welcomes extra flood defence cash
The AA Insurance has welcomed the news that the government will invest a further £120m on flood defences.
Mitsui at Lloyd's adds to marine team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Video: insurance is not viewed in same light as other professions
The insurance industry needs to “elevate” itself in terms of professionalism, brokers claimed at Insurance Age's recent Broker Expo.
Keep calm and carry on
Within the space of 10 minutes yesterday more than 350 jobs were effectively chopped.
NIG: Regional changes will take effect from May 2013
The changes to NIG’s regional structure are set to take effect from May 2013, NIG managing director Jon Greenwood told Insurance Age.
90 jobs hang in balance at NIG
Around 90 roles are at risk at NIG’s regional offices as Direct Line Group moves forward with the third stage of its cost-cutting plans.
Aviva to cut 120 jobs from Sheffield Asprea office
Aviva will cut 120 jobs from the Sheffield office of its claims management service Asprea.
BGL simplifies rate change processes ahead of EU gender ban
The BGL Group has made amendments to its rate change process in response to the European Court of Justice’s gender ruling which comes into force on 21 December.
Floods may cause 50% home insurance premium spike
Home insurance renewal premiums could rise by up to 50% in wake of the latest floods, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned.
JLT warns of "economic chaos" after flood insurance impasse
JLT has warned that the current flood insurance deadlock could soon harm commercial insurance.
S&P expects motor investigation to have "small" impact
Standard and Poor's (S&P) expects that the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) decision to refer the motor market to the Competition Commission will only have a "small" impact on insurers.
Chubb turns to the law for European casualty claims manager
Chubb Insurance has appointed Lisa Payne-Lawrey as European casualty claims manager based in London.
Fitch predicts flood insurance pool
Fitch has stated that the most likely solution to providing insurance coverage in high-flood risk areas of the UK is the introduction of a non-profit risk pool.
Insurance insolvencies tumble
The latest BusinessIQ Insolvency Index has revealed a dramatic drop in insurance related insolvencies, with eight businesses failing in October 2012, a 68% fall on the same month in 2011.
ABI claims government flood talks have hit deadlock
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has claimed that government talks over securing long-term flood insurance for high-risk households have reached deadlock.