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Wheel clever
Although it's the safest form of transport on the road, coach and bus insurance premiums are perennially high, with only a few specialised insurers risking the business. Yvette Essen looks at a sector wising up to risk management.
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On the table
The strained relationship between insurers and body repairers doesn't benefit anybody. Now some have come together to negotiate a fairer settlement for both sides. Kathryn McCarthy reports.
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Top 10 motor insurers
The top 10* answer the big questions - fraud, the fallout from the Callery vs Gray judgment, the impact of premium and discount rates - and give their thoughts on the future for the motor sector.
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Back on track
As soon as car security devices become more sophisticated, thieves' techniques quickly follow suit. But latest developments look set to cut car theft and improve tracking of stolen vehicles. Kathryn McCarthy reports.
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Driving forces
Motor underwriting is becoming increasingly competitive as standard insurers expand their criteria, some even viewing drink drivers as a good risk. John Jackson hitches a lift with the big players.
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Dispute resolution
Insurers and car hire companies have been battling it out for some time now, but new legal developments mean the market may not be such a war zone from now on. John Jackson reports.
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Geared for Overdrive
Commercial motor premium increases are moving into the fast lane as insurers struggle to cover massive underwriting losses. Is the end of the road in sight for beleaguered consumers? Yvette Essen checks the running.
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Private times
Since 1995, there has been aggressive price competition in the private motor market, but premiums have rocketed in the past year, with insurers trying to claw back profits. Where does it go from here? Amanda Swinburn investigates.
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Creditors sent action invite
The newly formed committee of the Creditors of Independent Insurance Group (CIIG) has written to all creditors and shareholders of the failed insurer, inviting them to join the class action.The letter names the company directors, auditors KPMG, actuaries Watson Wyatt, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Financial Services ...
