Motor
InsurTech Futures: Honcho joins Biba
Start-up is the first reverse auction marketplace to be a member of the broker trade body.
Aquiline exploring ERS sale
Private equity firm looking at a number of strategic options for the motor insurer, including a sale.
Sabre investors sell shares worth £116m
Private equity firm BC Partners exits the provider, while founder Angus Ball retains 1.8% of share capital.
The stats: September 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index
The market has turned positive in all but one line, according to the latest set of Acturis stats
Opinion: iGO4 CEO Matt Munro on building trust in telematics
Amidst reports of growing complaints about telematics insurance, Matt Munro examines the facts
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.
InsurTech Futures: Zego partners with RSA on courier product
Start-up says pay-as-you-go product allows couriers to automatically be insured for the time they work.
Insurance scams amounting to £1.3bn detected in 2017
Research from ABI reveals one insurance fraud per minute was discovered.
ERS returns to profit in H1 2018
Insurer reveals an improved COR at 96.6%, but a fall in GWP.
Turnover and profit rise at Admiral in H1 2018
UK aggregator Confused also reports growth.
Alpha collapse: FSCS transfers 177,000 GAP policies
The regulator has worked with Premia Solutions to replace GAP policies following Alpha going into liquidation earlier this year.
Volante unveils second MGA - Gentium Motor
The new MGA focuses on niche motor business, led by managing director Neil Smith.
Profits shoot up at Hastings in the first half of 2018
CFO Richard Hoskins says focus is on "disciplined growth" and investing in digital initiatives.
GWP and revenue fall at Ageas UK in H1 2018
Provider also posts profit increase and an improved COR of 99%.
InsurTech Futures: Harry Franks on how the sharing economy is challenging insurance
The start-up broker CEO talks to Insurance Age about technology, disruption and collaboration.
Allianz Insurance takes first step into Lloyd’s
Team moving from LV to focus on fleet.
Pukka’s commercial vehicle product added to SSP
Policy offers comprehensive cover up to £50,000 with flexible excess cover.
No pressure to grow GWP, says Sabre’s Geoff Carter
CEO stresses focus on combined operating ratio.
Sabre profits rise at start of 2018
Half year GWP remains stable.
Principal reports large double digit turnover leap for 2017
Broker cites investment costs as profits fall.
Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA
Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.
InsurTech Futures: By Miles launches pay-as-you-go motor policy
New product is underwritten by Axa.
Ignition Select’s administration extended to 2019
Ipswich-based broker fell into administration in July 2017.
FCA fails to stop clone broker on Facebook
Insurance Age gets page operated by fraudsters removed from the social media site.