Motor
InsurTech start-up Zego launches private hire product in response to Alpha bankruptcy
Policy, which was launched in under 48 hours, allows private hire drivers affected by Alpha's collapse to take out 30-day cover.
Alpha collapse causes “massive upheaval” with taxi to the fore
The unrated Danish insurer's bankruptcy has caused havoc.
Unrated Alpha - policies no longer in force amid bankruptcy
Cover ended on 8 May 2018.
ABI calls on FCA to use new personal lines principles when supervising firms
Biba encourages brokers to help solve the dual pricing problem.
Allianz updates motor fleet products
New policies include cover for in-vehicle safety technology and misfuelling as well as enhanced limits.
Biba and ABI team up to tackle dual pricing in personal lines
Trade bodies state that members will give board and senior management level priority to better outcomes for long-standing customers.
Covéa reports rising GWP but falling profit for 2017
Insurer's COR for the year came in at 97.5%.
Blog: Brokers dealing in motor claims must support tech
Kath Mainon of Davies Group explains how technology is changing motor claims and outlines what the benefits to brokers could be.
InsurTech Futures: Mobile app Honcho aims to disrupt price comparison websites
Broker-owned online reverse auction app to launch in the car insurance sector in Autumn 2018 after being authorised by the FCA.
ERS revs up classic car product
Insurer reveals changes to maximum and minimum values and will now consider drivers aged 28.
Car premiums dropped in Q1 2018, AA Insurance Index shows
Reduction means insurance costs are now lower than a year ago.
InsurTech Futures: Gadget and motor products go live on Brolly
Broker says smartphone app will help customers find "better options" for cover using AI.
AA’s insurance division sees 11% hike in revenue
Insurance Ebitda up but policy numbers fall slightly.
Car insurance premiums fall for third quarter in a row
Research reveals prices now lower than a year ago.
Ghost broker jailed for 3 years and 8 months
Abdul Hakim pleaded guilty to all charges of fraud by false representation after trying to steal over £321,000 by selling fake car insurance policies and making fraudulent claims.
InsurTech Futures: Axa teams up with on-demand motor broker By Miles
Axa UK has partnered with pay-by-mile insurtech start-up By Miles and will underwrite its policies when it goes lives.
FCA to look at dual pricing
Regulator details the need for firms to "further improve both competition and their standards of treatment for existing customers" in its Business Plan for 2018/19.
Sabre posts rising GWP and underwriting profit for 2017
First results since motor insurer began trading on the London Stock Exchange on 11 December 2017.
Sharon Beckett to leave Complete Cover Group
Beckett, instrumental in re-branding and restructuring the group, will exit the role in September.
Carole Nash and Axa remain committed to Republic of Ireland bike market
Broker and insurer have no plans to imitate MCE’s Brexit withdrawal.
MCE blames Brexit as it pulls out of Republic of Ireland
Firm to stop trading in the country on 30 March.
Profits and turnover up at Grove & Dean
Broker says it is seeing a return on its investment in technology.
Aviva’s Holmes refreshed by broker honesty
Former UKGI CEO says 2017 profit rise was driven by growth in property and liability as well as moving away from unprofitable broker motor business.
Aviva posts UK profit rise for 2017 as COR improves to 93.9%
Group CEO Mark Wilson says provider is targeting bolt-on acquisitions in 2018.