Insurer Analysis – Page 54
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Online onlyPeter Shaw, Thatcham
The head of motor repair and research centre Thatcham is working on automotive technology that could slash claims costs, eliminate accidents and repair cars more effectively
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Online onlyFOS: Insurers face rising tide of complaints
Motor insurer Admiral saw 175% surge in complaints in 2012, but Direct Line Group topped list with 3,168 complaints, according to report
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Online only2012 top-ranking insurers
The UK general insurance industry had a tough 2012, with insurers’ average COR worsening to 98%
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AgendaSpotlight: full-cycle e-trading
Brokers are readying themselves for the next evolution of trading online, with full-cycle e-trading set to revolutionise the way they do commercial lines business
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Online onlyHas Marsh solved the flood insurance saga?
The insurer has unveiled Flood Mu in an 11th hour attempt to find a replacement to the Statement of Principles
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Daily briefing: A return to decent investment results?
Ecclesiastical and LV=’s 2012 results were rescued by investment income. But they should not rely on a repeat for 2013
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Online onlyQ&A: FSA premium finance probe
FSA head of wholesale and general insurance Simon Green speaks exclusively to Insurance Times about the regulator’s investigation into premium finance sold by brokers
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Online onlyQ&A: Nexus reveals 2013 growth plans
Nexus started 2013 with a bang with its launch of a new trade credit MGA. How will it follow this?
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Online onlyWho was the best-performing Lloyd’s insurer?
All six insurers improved their results in 2012, but some were more consistent than others. Insurance Times looks at the key themes that emerged from the reporting year
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Online onlyIs time ticking for Swiftcover?
Questions have been raised about the insurer’s future after unprofitable results and the resignation of the founding team
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Online onlyDerek Coles, Direct Group
Derek Coles has growth in his sights after his insurance outsourcing firm Direct Group was bought by Pat Ryan
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Online onlyFacebook: the one-stop shop for insurance
Esure became the first insurer to sell a policy via social media, so will others follow suit?
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Can Esure reach its £1.1bn flotation target?
The insurer has a solid foundation and hopes a 50% dividend will lure investors
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Online onlyDaily briefing: How bad is Aviva’s dividend cut?
The reduction is likely to irritate some shareholders, but is probably prudent for the long term
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Admiral - not quite firing on all cylinders
Concerns over international business and UK motor reforms cast a shadow over a record 2012
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Online onlyWill the Co-op exit insurance?
Speculation has arisen over the Co-op’s insurance arm, and who the likely contenders might be to snap up this £600m business
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Online onlyNew era for Hiscox UK
Robert Childs has replaced Robert Hiscox as chairman and has UK growth in his sights
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Could Esure prompt more IPOs?
The insurer has confirmed it is looking to float, which may encourage its peers to pursue their own plans
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Online onlyThe case against double-digit rate rises
The tough economy, excess capacity and insurer fears of being undercut by rivals will help keep rates at bay
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AgendaReputation: the uninsurable risk?
Protecting a firm’s brand reputation is a complex business and standard insurance products don’t offer any viable solutions
