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Aviva sets aggressive growth plans
Company plans to grow long-term savings new business sales as fast as the UK market
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Time for change could be now
Copart's presence in the UK may convince insurers of the merits of recycled parts
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Copart deal opens way for recycled car parts
The acquisition of vehicle accident management specialist Universal Salvage by an American company could boost the use of recycled parts by UK insurers.Universal Salvage – which handles the collection and disposal of collision-damaged vehicles for insurance companies and the car industry – has been acquired by vehicle salvage company ...
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Aggregators failing to disclose insurer ties
Many aggregator sites fail to disclose commercial ties to insurance companies, which can mislead customers into thinking promotional features are actually the best value products in the market, according to new research.The Resolution Foundation, which commissioned the study, has called for a voluntary code of practice for price comparison websites.The ...
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Flooding agreement up for change
Insurers have suggested that substantial revisions to the industry’s agreement with the government guaranteeing the provision of flood cover could be made in the spring. A range of issues including urban drainage, planning, coastal flooding, data sharing and clarification of which properties should fall under its umbrella could be subject ...
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Local authorities need to introduce greater measures to deal with flooding
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Online onlyStorming new figures
A windstorm on the scale of 1987 would result in more than £4bn of losses
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Insurers' discounts push new drivers to Pass Plus
Swinton offers up to 35% off annual premiums for drivers with Pass Plus
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Marsh chief hits out at inefficient industry
Marsh UK chief executive, Martin South has called for the insurance industry to build stronger bridges between intermediaries and underwriters, in order to capitalise on emerging risks. Speaking at Lloyd’s, South said that until the industry addressed its lack of efficiency, it could not prosper. He said: “We have ...
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BJP to target SME and personal lines growth
Berkshire-based BJP Insurance Brokers is looking to expand in the SME and personal lines markets following a string of recruitments.BJP has recruited three members to its sales team to target more SME business, and hired a personal lines manager to increase its non-commercial clients.The independent broker currently specialises in commercial ...
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R&SA faces £1m bill in DAS case
A Court of Appeal ruling could put a stop to frivolous lawsuits over insurers refusing to pay car hire claims, according to DAS Legal Expenses.Royal & SunAlliance (R&SA) stands to pay legal costs in the region of £1m following a long-running dispute with DAS over the insurer’s refusal to ...
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Towergate planning swoop on Allen & Allen
Towergate is understood to be in discussions to buy motor specialist broker Allen & Allen. It is believed that the discussions for the acquisition of the Middlesex-based broker are at an early stage. The group, which specialises in non-standard motor insurance, has an annual premium income of more than ...
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Fortis targets aggregator market after acquisition
Strategy will initially focus on private motor business, before moving to household insurance
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Online onlyABI blasts government over flood defence spending
Association says government has failed to grasp importance of improving Britian's flood defence
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AA: downwards trend in home insurance premiums ends
AA Index says the falling trend in home insurance premiums has come to an abrupt end
