Motor
Beckett exits Be Wiser CEO role after one year
Former Endsleigh boss Jeff Brinley takes over after joining the motor specialist as CFO in November last year.
Marmalade unveils pay-as-you-go policy for young drivers
The product, which the broker claims is the first of its kind in the UK, is underwritten by Ageas and uses specialist smartphone telematics technology to record how users drive.
Fresh sellers hit back and deny misleading Kingfisher
The group issued a raft of denials and counter claims following Kingfisher accusations of misconduct, data breaches and misuse of the MyLicence platform.
Zego buys telematics firm
The motor provider has added Drivit to its portfolio as it seeks to shake-up commercial motor cover.
Markerstudy's still in talks for commercial lines capacity deal
Group underwriting director Gary Humphreys says that the provider is speaking with a new carrier after it was forced to go "on hiatus" for new quotes in commercial lines almost a year ago.
Blog: The five unintended consequences of price-walking
Ignite Systems MD Toby MacLachlan discusses what can go wrong after the FCA signalled its intent to ban dual pricing practises in the home and motor insurance markets earlier this year.
ERS solidifies move into commercial with Lloyd’s deal
The insurer will back Arcus as it targets specialty commercial and reinsurance lines.
Markerstudy & Co-op confirm completion of £185m deal after two year wait
The transaction, which will boost Markerstudy's GWP by £500m, was first announced in January 2019 and has previously been criticised by Union Unite after it was revealed that it could result in 200 job losses.
Go Compare owner sold for almost £600m
GoCo has been bought four years after its Esure de-merger.
Private equity picks up the AA for £219m
An offer from Towerbrook and Warburg Pincus has been recommended to shareholders.
Blog: Fleet technology in 2021 and beyond – what will I mean for you?
With an eye on the new fleet technology that businesses will be using or considering in the future to help manage risk and driving efficiencies, Steve Green asks what will the commercial motor insurance market have to come to terms with?
Blog: Change the front page
Biba’s Steve White considers the impact of recent headlines that don’t reflect the real truth about insurance.
Ageas reports 94.6% COR
The provider said Q3 numbers were “healthy” and reflected lower claims frequency and strong prior year releases.
British Engineering Services launches new inspection product on Acturis
The product has been tailored to meet the needs of motor garages and farms.
Alpha administrators in legal dispute with UK taxi broker
The case relates to premiums of over £3.9m collected by the broker before the unrated Danish insurer failed in 2018.
Blog: E-scooters, opportunity or threat?
We've all see e-scooters whizzing along pathways and roads, and we've all heard about the potential for accidents. DWF's Nigel Teasdale digs in to the implications for brokers.
ERS appoints AIG's Peter Bilsby as group CEO
Current boss Ian Parker is set to exit from the provider, which also announces the hire of a new group CFO and its plan to expand into specialist commercial insurance lines.
Blog: The rising business case for electric fleets
MS Amlin's Simon Fuller on the e-motor revolution in the commercial space.
Polaris calls for input from brokers to develop e-trading standards
Exclusive: The industry-owned body says the standards that underpin question sets used to cater for customers’ insurances need to evolve to reflect changes in the way people live, work and travel.
Ageas UK sells stake in Tesco Underwriting for £125m
CEO Ant Middle says now is the "right time" for Ageas to hand over its stake in the car and home insurance provider to Tesco Bank as it focuses on developing broker distribution.
Covéa promotes James Gearey to personal lines head following Geldard departure
He joined in 2019 as corporate development and strategy director.
In-depth - Personal lines: Driving forward
Brokers had to be flexible during lockdown as drivers looked to save costs on cars they weren’t using, but the industry has responded with innovative solutions, reports Sam Barrett
Opinion: Vizion's John Sims on reforming the motor market
A jump start for motor: The motor market should look to emulate high net worth if it wants to improve the experience for customers, says John Sims
Ardonagh buys Lloyd Latchford
Motor broker will be brought into the Atlanta Group, joining Autonet, Carole Nash and Swinton.