Motor
Crash course
ERS CEO Ian Parker considers the state of the motor market.
Numbers plummet for Brightside in 2015
Revenue, Ebitda and policies sold all fall for broker following a “major year of transition”.
Profits soar at Confused
Owner Admiral reports rises in revenue, profit and UK car insurance customers for the first half of 2016.
ERS launches professional sports and entertainment product
The product will be available via specialist brokers.
Hastings "on track" to achieve its targets
Group CFO Richard Hoskins says company profits from using price comparison website distribution model.
Allianz CEO Dye hails restructure "opportunities" on back of improved H1 results
The Allianz UK business has recorded an improved profit and combined operating ratio for the first half of 2016, when compared to the same period last year.
Applied Systems adds QBE Mini Fleet to panel
Panel already included QBE Tradesman and QBE Property Owners.
Axa UK reports 7% revenue rise
However COR deteriorated slightly to 98.2% as Blanc reports pressure in personal lines broker market.
Profits up to £7.3m at ERS
Syndicate says results reflect continued discipline in underwriting and volume growth.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Transactor teams up with Tansar on motor products
Deal includes private car, commercial vehicle and motorcycle policies.
Principal buys motorcycle book from A & A Group
Deal is insurer's third acquisition in 2016.
Bollington Underwriting unveils new motor products
Company says more products will be launched in the near future.
Drive forward vintage motor knowledge
Rob Clark of Ageas explains why it’s worth brokers getting to know the classic car market.
UK insurers to support brokers following Enterprise liquidation
Motor insurers fear news could have negative impact on the UK insurance market.
Carole Nash grows turnover to £26.2m
Motor broker sees 77% increase in pre tax profit according to results for 2015.
Video: Power hour - motor trade
Specialist motor trade brokers met up with Allianz to discuss the hot topics in the market.
Markerstudy and Be Wiser agree partial pull back
Insurer says move is not part of wider reorganisation.
Power hour: Driving change in motor trade
The motor trade market is evolving with the rise of autonomous vehicles, electric cars and changing consumer purchasing habits, but the sector still also has to deal with more traditional risks
InsurTech Futures: Telematics the proof point for InsurTech
Octo Telematics vice president Jonathan Hewett says telematics technology is big opportunity for brokers.
Car insurance premiums rise nearly 20% in a year
High costs and complexity of repairing cars fitted with expensive technology increased premiums.
Allianz targets motor trade with product refresh
Insurer says it is aiming for top spot in the UK.
Markerstudy buys telematics firm Drivology
Company confirms push for telematics and app based business.
Motor insurance market delivers 2015 loss
Ernst & Young predicts profitable period has come to an end.