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Anti-social behaviour costing Brits billions in repairs
Anti-social behaviour has cost Brits over a billion pounds ¹ in repairs in the last five years, according to Zurich.The study reveals that more than 30 million ² adults have experienced anti-social behaviour, with nearly one in five (22%) shelling out at least £400 since 2002 to fix vandals’ handiwork.Most ...
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NU plays down research linking whiplash injuries with premiums
Norwich Union (NU) has played down the impact that new whiplash research will have on motor claims and premiums. Motor research organisation Thatcham recently claimed that its study, which found that whiplash was significantly less likely to occur at speeds less than 10mph, would help insurers fend off fraudulent claims, ...
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Fortis appoints head of affinity underwriting
Move part of drive to become major affinity player
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Online onlyStorm claims exceed 8,500, says Abbey
Almost a quarter of annual flood damages claims filed in 24 hours
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InsureandGo joins forces with The Guardian
Travel specialist to provide white-labelled insurance services
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FSA's review of GI sector must focus on principles, says ABI
Customers must not be overburdened with 'unnecessary information' says trade body
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Saga/AA merger raises concerns for over-50s
uSwitch.com insurance head asks whether merger will see over-50s motor cover 'diluted'
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Customers flock to comparison sites
Research shows customer satisfaction and brand awareness are also key factors
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UK drivers unsure of motor cover abroad
British holiday-makers are 'driving in the dark' when they take their car overseas, as two-thirds have no idea what they are covered for by their insurer. New research by uSwitch.com also reveals that one in ten drivers wrongly think they are covered by their travel insurance for any motoring mishaps ...
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Online onlyClaims involving foreign vehicles on the rise
The MIB has seen a rise in the number of claims involving foreign vehicles.
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GISecure launches loan PPI
Product is loan payment protection insurance for general insurers
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PMI policy numbers rise for first time in years
Latest figures from the ABI show private medical insurance policies are on the up
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Online onlyOnline certificates are a good thing
Trade bodies welcome the moves towards issuing online motor insurance certificates, but critics have also aired their views
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Open GI reports 8% rise in EDI business
Some 2.2 million policies were written via EDI on Open GI in one year
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ABI seeks coordinated claims fraud strategy
The ABI will meet the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and other interested parties to discuss the increasing problem of staged motor accidents.The association, together with the IFB, the Serious Organised Crime Agency, City of London Police and the claims management company regulator, will meet shortly to discuss developing co-ordinated action.Chris ...
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One in five DVLA driver details wrong say Tories
The government has been accused of failing to tackle uninsured driving after it emerged that almost one in five driver details held by the DVLA is wrong.According to figures, uncovered by the Conservative Party, personal details held by the DVLA are wrong for 7.8 million people, which equates to 18% ...
