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Honcho launches ‘reverse auction’ app
InsurTech Futures: The car insurance app aims to reduce costs for young drivers.
Latest Ogden rate change will cost the industry over £160m
Insurers have revealed the impact from the change in the discount rate to -0.25%.
ERS blames COR deterioration on Ogden
Despite its Ogden woes, the motor insurer was able to post a £3.1m profit for H1 2019.
Former Lloyd’s chief actuary joins ERS
A number of management changes will also see Peter Smith return to the firm as claims director.
Fact file: What’s the story with the Ogden Rate?
The much-debated discount rate was reset at -0.25% this week, but how did we get to this point and what is the background to this highly explosive issue? Insurance Age outlines the key touchstones
ERS launches horsebox insurance via its online platform
The motor insurer will offer bespoke horsebox cover using ERS eTrade.
IFB launches counter fraud database
Platform goes live with eleven insurers and will hold industry data on suspected fraudsters and professional enablers.
ERS sale dead as investor decides to stick with the motor insurer
Private equity owner Aquiline has completed a strategic review of the business.
ERS creates claims team for prestige vehicles
Product will provide brokers with access to prestige experts every step of the way.
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ERS drives back into full year profit in 2018
COR improved to 96.1%, while GWP fell.
ERS expands agriculture portfolio
New policy covers agricultural machinery and any vehicles used at golf clubs, garden centres, local sports grounds, zoos, safari parks and attractions.
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ERS confirms up to 56 redundancies
Provider is moving a number of roles from Brentwood and London to Swansea.
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Aquiline exploring ERS sale
Private equity firm looking at a number of strategic options for the motor insurer, including a sale.
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ABI figures show the "scale of the challenge" in fighting fraud
Industry experts say there is much do be done following ABI report that one insurance fraud per minute is detected in the UK.
ERS returns to profit in H1 2018
Insurer reveals an improved COR at 96.6%, but a fall in GWP.
ERS offers specialist motor breakdown cover
The product has been designed for people with “non-everyday” vehicles and is only available through brokers.
ERS to launch new eTrade platform
Motor insurer says its most specialist products will be made available online to brokers.
ERS revs up classic car product
Insurer reveals changes to maximum and minimum values and will now consider drivers aged 28.
Integro's Sutton and Humphreys head to Beach
Former Integro leads have joined the (re)insurance broking and advisory firm to develop a specialty and wholesale platform.
ERS reports post-Ogden loss for 2017
Provider’s combined operating ratio improves slightly to 104.9%.