Motor
EY predicts motor profitability for 2018
Changes to the Ogden rate and whiplash reforms are set to contribute to putting motor insurance back into profit.
Midas takes on Direct Group’s commercial business
Midas, part of Ardonagh Group, will take over Direct’s specialist business as it looks to grow GWP to £100m.
Sabre announces Stock Exchange float
The insurer expects to raise around £213m from the London Stock Exchange float.
Review: Keeping the wheels on the bus
QBE Minibus Insurance
Bollington launches MGA
Anjuna Underwriting to write motor business through Bollington's wholesale network.
Pukka’s Sam White launches Freedom Brokers
The broker will focus on motor and will be based in Cheadle, Manchester.
Quizzical Questions: 13 October 2017
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Broking success: Marc Loud, Park Insurance
All the fun of the fair: Park Insurance’s partner Marc Loud explains how his firm, as well as writing more traditional lines, also works with circuses, fairgrounds, theme parks, barbershops and lap dancing bars
Vantage GWP hits £48m following deal
The broker recently bought Maybury James and has its sights on two other niche brokers.
Aviva "disappointed" after watchdog bans Aviva Drive app ad
The Advertising Standard's Authority stated that the ad featuring ex-Formula One driver David Coulthard promotes irresponsible driving.
Aston Scott and Lark confirm new management structure
Appointments follow the completion of the merger of the two brokers.
Axa updates motor trade SME policy
Insurer lists enhancements as including no claims bonus protection option and cover for misfuelling.
GDPR a real concern for brokers
Brokers urged to implement change now or risk heavy fines.
Insurers could be hit with £100m GDPR bill
Brokers urged to seek consent from customers and a put plan in place.
ERS launches agriculture operations team
Insurer says move follows feedback from brokers wanting easy access to its agricultural operations.
Regional review: Romford
Specialist market: The Romford area is home to many specialist brokers and traditional local players, but is its proximity to London a help or a hindrance?
In-depth - Personal lines: Technological revolution
Coplus director Jason Tripp asks ’is a technology revolution in personal lines claims long overdue?’
The stats: September 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index
Ups and downs in the Acturis Premium Index for the second quarter of 2017
ABI slams “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” motor ruling
ABI warns that owners of vehicles like golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers could be forced to take out third party insurance unless the European Commission takes action.
New motor fleet MGA launched
TeleFleet to build offering using telematics data.
Quizzical questions: 18 August 2017
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Quizzical questions: 11 August 2017
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Ogden pushes ERS to “disappointing” trading loss of £13m
The COR was reported as 107.6% and GWP also fell as CEO says the results were driven by changes outside of the insurer’s control.
Hastings shows growth in first half of 2017
The firm posted GWP growth of 28% and noted that the Ogden rate change had generated more activity for the business on aggregators.