Motor – Page 9
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NewsAgeas and Saga confirm 20-year partnership and M&A binding agreement
UK chief executive describes the long-term collaboration as ‘an important milestone’ in the insurer’s development
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NewsBroker announces new scheme for BMW motorcycle owners
’We have worked closely with the club and its members to create an insurance scheme that suits their needs,’ says partnerships director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why is Aviva so keen on taking over DLG?
Aviva has secured a preliminary agreement with DLG over a potential acquisition
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does the government have its own discount rate expectations?
Although the insurance industry is positive about the amended personal injury discount rate scheduled to come into force, sector whisperings wonder whether the change forms part of Labour’s agenda to lower motor cover costs
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How are ghost brokers utilising social media to commit fraud and what can be done to mitigate this approach?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how fraudsters are exploiting social platforms and what measures can be taken to tackle this growing threat
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NewsMIB makes interim chief financial officer role permanent
’I am confident that his leadership, expertise and drive will play an instrumental role in MIB’s development and future success in serving the insurance industry and its customers,’ says chief executive
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NewsDiscount rate decision set to deliver premium decrease for motorists
’The increase of the personal injury discount rate should bring some consistency to aspects of how motor insurance premiums and payouts are calculated across the UK,’ says head of general insurance
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News AnalysisThe Big Question December 2024: What trends do the UKGI market need to be cognisant of heading into 2025?
With the new year fast approaching, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on what the insurance sector should watch out for in 2025
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NewsCompetitive prices ‘may not be best route to building trust’ with motorists
’The turmoil in the car insurance market over the past few years is continuing to take its toll on the reputation of the sector,’ says managing director
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NewsEuropcar Mobility Group UK first car rental company to join MGAA
’We look forward to seeing the collaborative potential this membership will bring to both our members and their customers,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisGTA chief says greater regional stability needed prior to launching EV credit hire scales
Pressure for the General Terms of Agreement to include electric vehicles is increasing, but those behind the scheme say that this inclusion can only come when key issues are resolved
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Sponsored ContentLiving the green transformation – E2E
Sponsored content: Eddie Longworth, chief executive at E2E Total Loss Claims Management, discusses how new capabilities could transform the recycled motor parts market
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NewsHome and motor premium income set to slow as sharp price rises ease
’With inflation and interest rates now falling, we appear to be turning a corner,’ says UK insurance leader
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NewsMotor premiums fall for second quarter in a row
However, the average cost of motor insurance in the third quarter of this year was £50 higher than the same period in 2023
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NewsCost of pothole claims becoming ‘hugely expensive’ – Allianz
’Our roads are blighted by potholes and it is astonishing to see the problems they cause,’ says claims director
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NewsDLG reveals plans to axe around 550 jobs to cut costs
Chief executive says the insurer is in the early stages of a ’significant turnaround’ as it looks to make its operating model more efficient
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News AnalysisThe Big Question November 2024: What does UKGI hope will result from Labour’s motor insurance taskforce?
In October 2024, the newly elected Labour government established a motor insurance taskforce to ’crack down on spiralling costs’ – but what does UKGI anticipate will be the key actions arising from this body and will it have the desired impact on motor premiums?
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News‘Polycrisis’ presents UK insurers with an opportunity to be ‘impactful’ – Axa UK and Ireland
Plus, Aviva’s UKGI boss emphasises that insurers must ‘put our money where our mouths are’ when it comes to engaging on ‘collective goals’
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NewsMotor injury claims drop to record low in Q3 2024 – ACSO
Public liability claims increased substantially, however
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IT Awards 2024Insurance Times Awards 2024: Peter James Insurance highlights work with classic car clubs
Gary Carlin, head of classic at Peter James Insurance, discusses the company’s entry for the Schemes Broker of the Year award
