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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% ...
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Electronic motor certificates would save £11m says Biba
Moves to allow motor insurance certificates to be emailed to customers would save brokers £11m, according to Biba. The trade body said the proposals, put forward by the Department for Transport (DfT), would make a huge difference to the motor insurance market. Currently the law requires these certificates to be ...
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Kwik-Fit Insurance makes its first acquisition
Kwik-Fit Insurance has bought 100% share capital of Express Insurance
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Confused.com challenges Direct Line advertising claims
Direct Line's claims about buying insurance via online comparison sites "don't stand up", says Confused.com
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News AnalysisThe big acquisition push
Andrew Holt says the market is still cautious of broker acquisitions by insurers, but it does show the strength of brokers in the distribution chain
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Zurich becomes sole underwriter for Park Homes Insurance
Five year deal struck for caravan and holiday homes policies
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R&SA signs agreement on joint venture
R&SA deal gives insurance giant access to fast growing Eastern European and Russian insurance markets
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MP probes cancellations
An MP is calling for an investigation into fears young drivers are taking out insurance policies and cancelling after the first month once they have received their certificates.Carlisle MP Eric Martlew is writing to Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman and to the ABI after he learned of the allegations.He contacted several ...
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UK motorist paying "over the odds" for 3rd party cover
UK driver should consider fully comprehensive to save on motor cover
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New partnership for RAC Legal Services
RAC providing legal protection package for vehicle insurance purchased via dayinsure.com
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Forces Financial teams up with OutRight to offer insurance to UK armed forces
OutRight's teachnoloy aids service men and women gain access to insurance at home and abroad
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C-ZoneCaravan cover
Caravanning is a popular pastime for many in the UK, but what are the risks and available covers. Steve Dutton explains
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Online onlyEDI trends indicate growth in direct market
The total volume of EDI broker transactions has fallen dramatically suggesting a growth in the direct insurance market
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Biba news: MIB database, best way to track uninsured drivers
Motor Insurance Database is powerful police tool when linked with Automatic Number Plate Recognition
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Quinn-direct signs deal with Fineos for enterprise claims management
Quinn-direct has chosen Fineos to provide an enterprise claims management software system
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News AnalysisLicence points and pricing
Insurers are inconsistent in how they treat drivers with motoring convictions
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FSA hits small firms over rule breaches
Crackdown sends signal that small firms are on the ‘regulatory radar’
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Insurers deny move to ignore penalty points
Major insurers have moved to dispel suggestions that premiums for drivers with multiple points on their licence could be set to plummet.This week broker giant Swinton said that drivers were being penalised unfairly by insurers and had lowered its rates as a result. It suggested that others in the motor ...
