Sarah Kennedy
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Going green
The eco-friendly motorist is a growing phenomenon and, as Sarah Kennedy explains, many insurance providers are actively seeking ways to meet this new demand.
FeaturesHome under fire
New research suggests that the service provided by home insurance price comparison sites is failing customers and lagging some way behind the level of the motor aggregators.
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How to stop the brain drain
Firms are becoming increasingly afraid of losing staff to rivals, but Sarah Kennedy has 10 top tips to stop them leaving.
FeaturesA party for two?
The premium finance market is undergoing rapid change, but will the two big players have it all to themselves?
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Zurich axes 40 jobs in UK restructure
Forty jobs have been cut at Zurich, with most believed to be redundancies, following a restructuring of the insurer’s business change and IT functions.
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Direct Line targets SMEs in commercial launch
Direct Line is set for a major push into the direct commercial market with the launch of four new products this autumn.
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DA Constable sues over premiums
QBE syndicate DA Constable has launched a High Court legal battle to win back payment of almost half-a-million pounds in premiums from a construction group.
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European Commission tells insurance industry to ‘justify practices or reform’
The European Commission released its final report on the business insurance sector on Tuesday, building on its interim report from January.
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AA loses senior management team
Four directors have been replaced by Saga employees as merger is finalized.
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AXA splits broker division in major restructure
Four units created to concentrate personal lines expertise and boost motor business
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Ellis slams buyers who overpay for brokers
Broker Network chief executive Grant Ellis has hit out at the unrealistically high prices being paid for brokers by consolidators.
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Zurich gears up for major SME direct drive
Zurich is set for a major push to sell commercial insurance direct to businesses next year.
NewsAA/Saga merger threatens 2,000 jobs
?The £6bn merger of over-50s insurer Saga and the AA will lead to more than 2,000 job losses, the GMB union has warned.
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FSA won't back down on free guidance for all rules
?The FSA has dismissed criticism from Biba over its new rules for endorsing industry guidance.
News AnalysisAggregators question RBS turnabout
The emergence of Tesco Compare.com have some calling for fair competition.
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Rein in discounts, says Highway chief
Highway Insurance chief executive Andrew Gibson has warned that market deals with brokers and premium discounts need to be reined in if the motor market is to achieve profitability.
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DNA technology could end frivolous health claims
A new DNA technology, developed by a team of doctors in the US, could totally eliminate frivolous lawsuits against the insurance industry, it has been claimed.
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Internet fraud set to sky-rocket
The internet has become a haven for insurance fraudsters and the crime spree is likely to sky-rocket as more insurers move business online.
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Groupama beats broker bidders to buy Lark Group
Groupama has beaten off broker competitors to buy a majority stake in top 50 broker Lark Group for what is believed to be in the region of £47m.
