Motor – Page 29
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NewsIreland follows UK with home and motor price walking ban
The new law will come into effect from 1 July 2022 and exclude new customer discounts
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NewsZurich wins court case as defendant pleads guilty to fraudulent motor claim
After deliberately causing damage to his car, the fraudster is facing a ‘hefty fine, community service and criminal record’, says head of claims fraud
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NewsBy Miles enters Italy with pay-by-mile proposition
Italy is the first stop for the insurtech as it gears up to expand into other European territories
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AnalysisBriefing: Sector collaboration is quicker and more certain solution to tackle spoof ads versus OSB
The insurance industry must work together to collate information and case studies if it is to prevent ad spoofing from ‘legitimising fraud’
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Sponsored ContentInsurance prices remain uncertain following FCA rule change – Pearson Ham
Stephen Kennedy, director of insurance pricing at Pearson Ham, reviews how the FCA’s general insurance pricing reform is bedding in after coming into force from 1 January 2022
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NewsERS premiums and COR hit by Covid-19
Underwriter confident of disciplined underwriting strategy despite results dip
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NewsAviva launches online only car cover that commits to offset customers’ carbon emissions
The proposition has ‘a strong focus on renewability and sustainability’ says UKGI chief executive
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NewsFCA’s fair value set to impact new business for insurers – GlobalData
Data and analytics firm believes that there is ‘good evidence’ that FCA’s fair value regulations have affected insurers pricing strategies already
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NewsHome and motor premiums experience ‘stark’ uptick following FCA rule change
Market research firm finds that premiums in these lines of business have experienced the biggest one-month jump in eight years as a result of the FCA eliminating price walking
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AnalysisChanges to the Highway Code set to cause ‘absolute chaos’ for commercial fleet drivers
Brokers will be at the forefront when it comes to educating the public about the changes, while insurers will need to watch out for fraud
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NewsMarmalade adds Ageas UK to black box insurer panel
While the current economic climate drives up motor insurance demand, the deal aims to ensure ‘more comprehensive and cost effective policies for young drivers insuring their own car’, says chief executive
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AnalysisBriefing: Are medical reports the latest snag in the OIC portal process?
Are medical reports behind the noted uptick in psychological injuries being added to whiplash claims and are firms deliberately delaying issuing claimant medical reports to save costs?
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NewsSynetiq signs green parts contract with personal lines insurer
The ‘significant’ expansion of the firms’ partnership ‘underlines the importance of working together to drive cost savings and reduce emissions’, says chief executive
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AnalysisMotor market back in black as claims fall
Insurance DataLab unpicks underwriting in the motor insurance market, flagging the financials of successful firms that have weathered pandemic and regulatory-induced trends
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NewsHigh Court still to determine damages following Marshmallow and Mulsanne judgment
The judge ruled that ’Marshmallow was conscientiously trying to avoid the use of Mulsanne material’ despite insurer’s trade secret theft claim
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NewsThingCo expands into Northern Ireland with new broker association deal
The agreement marks the insurtech’s first move into Northern Ireland
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NewsEnd of dual pricing ‘calls time’ on unfair customer treatment – Honcho
The insurtech’s chief executive says the regulation marks a ‘new dawn’ and ’a whole new era across personal lines’
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NewsBGL Insurance adds Arch Re-owned MGA to insurer panel
Following the MGA’s acquisition last year, BGLI’s associate director believes now is the ‘ideal opportunity’ to link up
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AnalysisLaw Commissions’ report relieves ‘major sticking point’ in autonomous driving liability debate
The report’s recommendations provide clarity on driver accountability, but some industry commentators believe there is still more to discuss
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NewsMotor insurance premiums hit six-year low in 2021 – ABI
The average premium paid for comprehensive motor insurance in 2021 was £434, yet trade association predicts premium uptick amid insurer cost pressures
