Motor
Brightside signs five year RAC deal
Broker will sell a range of RAC breakdown products to its customers across its motor book.
Chubb revamps private clients cover to include cyber-bullying
Insurer has made several changes to Initial, Masterpiece and Signature tiers.
Power hour: Finding a foothold in fleet
With constant pressure on rates, insurers pulling out of the market and the rise of technology such as driverless cars, there are lots of opportunities, as well as pitfalls, in fleet insurance
Hawkwell Motor goes live on The Insurer Cloud
MGA launches private motor and commercial vehicle products on technology specialist.
Hastings to focus on growth in home
CFO Richard Hoskins says broker will optimise its business through price comparison websites.
ABI 2015: Driverless cars to change insurance landscape
RSA's Steve Lewis says it is impossible to understand the ramifications of where technology is heading.
Ageas results "solid", says Andy Watson
CEO says claims inflation in motor will be a challenge going forward.
IPT rise to cost young drivers and Londoners most, says AA
Broker warns tax increase could encourage young drivers to drive without cover.
ABI urges clampdown on CMCs ahead of IPT rise
Association says motor premiums continue to rise and action is needed to tackle "unscrupulous" claims management companies.
Motor premiums up 4.8% in Q3, AA Index reveals
Firm expects further increases following IPT rise but home premiums continue to drop.
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
It’s been a busy week in broking. In case you missed them, here are the five most popular stories.
Liberty exits UK motor market
Insurer says book will close to new business from 1 November 2015 as it cannot give "stable and ongoing commitment" to customers.
Applied Net 2015: Comparing Google
Market expert investigates the changes that Google Compare is already delivering to consumer mind sets and the possible outcomes for insurance in the US.
Private motor insurers revert to losses in 2014, says Towers Watson
Report by firm shows the underwriting profit made by the sector in 2013 disappeared the following year.
Broking Break: Who wants to insure 007’s motor?
Caunce O’Hara counts the cost of espionage and spying as they examine how much it would be to insure James Bond’s Aston Martin.
Markerstudy goes live on MyLicence
Motor specialist to start using the service following a technology upgrade.
Axa launches Minifleet Choice
Insurer says new online product designed for small fleets of up to 20 vehicles.
Former Towergate-owned Folgate returns to underwriting
Run-off insurance company to open for business again following purchase by APC Underwriting last year.
LV looks to grow in broker personal lines motor, says O'Roarke
Insurer's general insurance MD sees opportunities for growth in all areas, despite increased competition in commercial lines.
ERS posts half-year loss
Insurer blames loss on “transformation” costs and shortfall in investment income.
Insurers "remain committed" to motor broker market
LV, Ageas, Aviva and Allianz confirm they see opportunities in the market despite RSA's exit.
RSA exits broker personal lines motor market
Decision affects £65m of gross written premium.
Lewis: RSA needs to improve in personal lines motor
Steve Lewis thanked brokers for support following best results in almost a decade but did not address sale speculation.
Peter Blanc appointed non-exec director at Hastings
Blanc set to become non-executive chairman before the end of 2015.