AA
On 9 June 1905 a small group of motoring enthusiasts band together to warn fellow drivers about speed traps. They opt to call themselves the Motorists' Mutual Association.
In 1907 the AA devised and offered its first motor insurance policies.
The stand -alone AA Insurance Services was formed in 1967 after a number of cut-price companies had crashed in the 1960s. The AA claimed motorists wanted insurance cover from an organisation that they could trust, and so turned to it in their thousands.
Today the business provides insurance in a number of different other sectors including travel and household, alongside motorbikes and electric vehicles.
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Ex-AA executive chairman Bob Mackenzie takes company to employment tribunal
Firm says it will will "robustly defend any action" after Mackenzie was fired for gross misconduct.
Modest increase in home insurance premiums
The AA Insurance Premium Index for Q3 2017 shows a small rise but includes warning that costs could increase if bad weather and IPT bite.
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Car premiums drop in third quarter 2017
Research by the AA shows first decline since Q1 2016.
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The AA hires Simon Breakwell as CEO as profits rise by 35%
Firm's trading Ebitda and revenue remained relatively flat as former Uber boss takes the helm.
The Blog Spot: Deal or no deal - is the AA/Hastings tie-up really dead?
Hastings was in talks this summer about buying AA’s insurance business, or in their words forming a “partnership”. The talks have since stopped and the deal hasn’t happened.
AA admits to insurance sales talks with Hastings
However, Hastings statement reveals talks between the two motor insurance firms have ceased.
Convoy of 'self-driving' lorries to be tested on UK roads next year
Axa says "driverless" lorries could save haulage industry £34bn over 10 years, following the government's pledge to spend £8.1m towards trials.
The AA sacks executive chairman for “gross misconduct”
The broker stated in a Stock Exchange announcement that Bob Mackenzie had been removed with immediate effect.
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Car insurance flat in Q1 2017 but hikes inevitable thanks to “government blunders”, says AA
Average increase for comprehensive motor cover was 12.9% over the past 12 months.
Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index
However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year.
AA posts first growth in motor policies since 2008
Results for 2016 show flat revenue and trading Ebitda for insurance services.
Car insurance premiums at four-year high, says AA
The index showed that the average shop around premium jumped by 5.8% over the last quarter.
Car premiums up by £20 in Q3 2016
AA Index says rise in IPT and the high volume of whiplash claims are to blame.
Insurance revenue flat at the AA
Ebitda drops by £2m for the first half of 2016.
Contents insurance up by 3%
Home insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive quarter, according to AA index.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Sharp rise in premium for building insurance
AA Premium Index show increase in home premiums but motor premiums fall in Q1 2016.
Insurance revenue and Ebitda drop at the AA
Firm’s annual results show decrease in insurance policy numbers.
AA launches insurance company
Company targets 250,000 policies beginning with motor while home is to be added in due course.