Motor
Autonet raids Carole Nash for senior hire
Van insurance specialist Autonet Insurance Group has appointed Phil Evans as its new head of operations.
Products/schemes: How to… unlock the profit in add-ons
Many industries rely upon ancillary income to generate their profit. Low cost airlines, unable to deliver margin from their core products, instead make their money on hotels, hire cars, or travel insurance. In the motor trade, new car sales deliver low…
Provident deal receives cautious welcome from brokers
MMA’s acquisition of Provident has been welcomed by brokers, but concern has been voiced over how the merger could impact on the variety of products available.
Regional round table - Bournemouth: Fraud focus
Our expert panel discusses how the Insurance Fraud Register and other developments in the market will impact brokers' attitude to fraud. Liz McMahon reports.
Viewpoint - motor insurance: the mire of credit hire
A changes of attitude by brokers and insurers is long overdue and would restore customers’ faith, says Steve Caffrey.
Groupama moves to capitalise upon bike opportunities
Groupama Insurances has adapted its motorbike cover in a bid to grow its account in this area.
And finally... what have you done for brokers lately?
Pushing into new sectors, listening to what they have to say and championing them on the small screen. Janice Deakin, tells us how she has been nurturing brokers.
Your opinions: follow on LinkedIn
LinkedIn discussion in response to “What does everyone think about the ECJ ruling on gender? Will age be next?”
Select Committee polarises opinion
Results of inquiry into motor insurance costs backed by Biba – but ABI brands it a missed opportunity.
Personal lines exits highlight need to avoid reliance on single insurer
Reduced insurer appetite in the personal lines market should serve as a timely reminder to brokers to avoid the pitfalls of placing all their eggs in one basket.
Management - Broking success: making the connection
Liz McMahon talks to Autonet MD Glynn Keeling about the value of a strong audit process and striking a balance between online business and customer communication.
LV reports switch from loss to profit in 2010
LV has revealed a reversal of 2009’s £172.2m after tax loss to a profit of £21.3m in 2010 as it published its full year group results.
Jackson proposals to be implemented in full
The Lord Chancellor, Kenneth Clarke, today announced in the House of Commons proposals for implementing major changes to the way in which civil litigation is funded in England and Wales.
Profits and revenue rise at Brightside
Bristol-based broker Brightside Group has reported a 48.1% in revenue to £66.2m (2009: £44.7m) along with a rise in profits after tax from continuing operations to £6.49m (2009: £4.66m) in its year end results for 2010.
Road safety minister addresses Biba parliamentary reception
The Government is to open up data held by the DVLA in an effort to combat motor fraud, road safety minister, Mike Penning told delegates at a parliamentary reception hosted by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
New online motor caravan insurance portal targets 6,000 policies
Motor caravan specialist Peter Cue has launched an online quote and buy service for brokers on Victor Millwell, powered by CDL.
Temporary Cover wins Swinton car and van deal
Swinton Group has chosen Temporary Cover to be their preferred carrier for short term insurance policies for cars and vans.
Insurance Age blog: Thank goodness big brother is watching
An insurer once told me that in theory the technology already exists to create personalised car insurance adverts at, for instance, traffic lights.
The Co-op chases young drivers with telematics offering
Capita Insurance Distribution has announced a four-year contract with The Co-operative Insurance to administer a telematics based motor insurance product for 17-24 year olds.
Groupama backs calls to abolish referral fees
Groupama Insurances has lent its support to demands for the complete abolition of referral fees for personal injury claims.
ABI calls for ban on referral fees
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the publication of the House of Commons Transport Committee report into the cost of motor insurance, labelling it a missed opportunity.
Biba supports motor insurance report
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed the Transport Select Committee's report into the cost of motor insurance.
Ageas loses £16.6m in general insurance
Ageas UK has announced a loss in its general insurance book despite growth in both personal and commercial lines.