Personal Lines articles – Page 128
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People & Opinion
Interview: Michael Watson
Selling insurance for the last 100 years, Canopius Group certainly has a sense of history. But, with a steely focus on profitability and building up the company before a private equity exit, its chairman is running a thoroughly modern business
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News Analysis
Split decision
RSA’s bold bid for Aviva’s general insurance business took the market by surprise. But with the composite insurer model seemingly in decline in the UK, is Aviva just putting off the inevitable?
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HMRC confirms no VAT for aggregators
Note clarifies rules on liability for online insurance introductory services
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Analysis
Young drivers in line for 45% increase in premium
View AA’s exclusive data on young driver rate increases
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News
Allianz gears up for further motor rate rises this year
Insurer chief sets positive tone as the firm prepares to add two new corporate partners
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Aviva pounces as big names circle for NIG personal book
Aviva goes head to head with AXA and LV=, while NIG email sparks confusion among brokers
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RSA likely to bid again as Aviva knocks back £5bn offer
Rival suitors touted as market leaders welcome prospect of insurer mergers and acquisitions
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News Analysis
Age restrictions
Huge motor rate hikes, coupled with insurers exiting the market, have made it harder than ever for young drivers to get affordable cover, which is fuelling a rise in ‘fronting’ and other tactics to drive down quotes. But some in the market are coming up with new ways to offer ...
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H1 commercial rate hikes disappoint Allianz chief
Insurer had aimed for double-digit rises
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Aviva ups personal lines new business
Aviva claims personal lines new business has tripled since SSP broker integration
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UK General wins £1.6m travel deal
UK General Insurance to team up with Shearings in £1.6m GWP deal
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Brit backs Lucas Fettes classic car scheme
Lucas Fettes classic car team to be headed by Oliver Watts
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Marmalade spreads help for young drivers
Many brokers have abandoned market as young drivers use aggregators
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In Business
Ten tips to boosting customer retention
What marketing strategies can brokers use to meet the challenges of today’s volatile market? We have some suggestions for a notoriously conservative sector
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Reserves push RBSI to make H1 operating loss of £253m
Bodily injury claims forced company to increase motor reserves by £320m
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Aviva’s net written premium dips 5% for first half of 2010
The figures are down but we’re back on track for growth, says UK GI chief executive
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Personal motor hikes cut Zurich’s revenues
Rates rose 15% in personal lines motor in the first half of 2010
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AXA puts its weight behind lift in commercial lines for 2011
Portion of revenue drop was due to MGA splits, Maso says