Motor
CIFAS reveals 55% increase in false insurance claims
The UK's fraud prevention service CIFAS has revealed a 9% increase in the overall level of fraud in 2009 compared to 2008.
Allianz household range goes live
Allianz Retail’s broker household product range, Allianz Clear, will be launched to over 500 Insurecom software users this month, forming the next stage of the range’s roll-out to Allianz Retail’s broker network.
Drivers reluctant to turn to public transport shows study
Almost four in five UK drivers would refuse to give up their cars in favour of public transport even it was improved, research from Kwik Fit Insurance has revealed.
Co-op agrees new deal with Parabis
The Co-operative Insurance has selected Parabis to handle all of its volume third party bodily injury claims and litigation following a review of suppliers.
Axa launches direct motor policy
Axa has re-entered the direct car insurance market with the launch of a product aimed at experienced drivers who have fewer accidents, more years driving and fewer convictions.
Swiss GI premiums up 0.7% in 2009
SIA added it is striving for the "recognition of the equality of supervision between the EU and Switzerland" with regards Solvency II
Swiss GI premiums up 0.7% in 2009
SIA added it is striving for the "recognition of the equality of supervision between the EU and Switzerland" with regards Solvency II
Seven insurers win £300 000 'crash for cash' damages
A consortium of seven UK motor insurers is awarded £300 000 in damages from 57 members of a 'crash for cash' fraud ring following a landmark civil case.
New senior manager appointed at BGL
Nik Hobson has been appointed as senior manager for panel development. Mr Hobson’s appointment brings the panel development team up to 17, compared to seven employees 18 months ago.
RSA extends Nationwide and DWS motor partnerships
RSA has extended its motor repair services contracts with Nationwide Crash Repair Centres and DWS Bodyworks.
Chubb launches new broker site
Chubb Insurance has launched its new broker website, Masterpiece24, which allows brokers to quote and bind high net worth cover online.
Bluefin signs motor outsorcing deal with WNS
WNS boss Tim Rankin hails deal which will see it handle motor claims on behalf of the broker.
AA sees biggest ever jump in motor premiums.
The broker found the average quoted premium for comprehensive cover rose by 18.7 per cent.
View from the Top: Let's fix broken motor
Media headlines highlighting the troubled state of the UK's private motor market have become commonplace. Independent analysts EMB recently predicted the market is losing £120 for every £100 premium written.
Scots take English referrals
A Scottish claims management company has seen a 40% increase in personal injury claim referrals from English firms as a result of a proliferation of television advertising by personal injury firms, according to its managing director.
Insurers given clean bill of health by Government Equalities Office
GEO concluded a competitive market existed for consumers of all ages.
Accident Exchange fails in committal application
Credit hire organisation Accident Exchange has failed to get permission to have an Autofocus employee committed for contempt of court
New pricing and planning manager takes over at Groupama
Glyn Hughes has been appointed as personal lines pricing and planning manager at the insurer.
Allianz agrees salvage deal with Copart
Allianz has appointed Copart to provide motor salvage services following the latter’s purchase of D Hales last week.
Accident Claims Scotland launches advertising campaign
Accident Claims Scotland has a launched a new television and print advertising campaign aimed at no fault drivers who are injured or suffer vehicle damage.
Durham residents most likely to drive into lampposts
Research by Elephant outlines unusual UK road accident
Thamesbank signs IT deal with Open GI
Thamesbank Insurance has signed a five-year deal with Open GI, which could see the broker double its IT capacity.
Isis launches claims handling pricing service
Isis Claims Solutions has launched a new third property damage claims solution designed to speed up the process and reduce costs by up to 300%.
KGM appoints claims director from Brit
John Searl joins Lloyd's insurer as claims director