Shirley Woolham, chief executive at Minster Law, tells Insurance Times her festive wishes for 2025 – including greater clarity on tariff timetables and an enhanced, industry-wide customer focus
’As an increasing number of car owners will testify, time from loss to pay-out has been slipping,’ says technical director
Commentators concur that ‘now is the time’ for telematics to take centre stage for motor insurance provision as technology advancements innovate policy implementation
’This partnership solidifies our commitment to the UK personal lines market,’ says chief executive
’Enhancing our claims services for our broker partners is central to our plans,’ says commercial claims director
UK chief executive describes the long-term collaboration as ‘an important milestone’ in the insurer’s development
’We have worked closely with the club and its members to create an insurance scheme that suits their needs,’ says partnerships director
Aviva has secured a preliminary agreement with DLG over a potential acquisition
Although the insurance industry is positive about the amended personal injury discount rate scheduled to come into force, sector whisperings wonder whether the change forms part of Labour’s agenda to lower motor cover costs
Insurance Times asks industry experts how fraudsters are exploiting social platforms and what measures can be taken to tackle this growing threat
’I am confident that his leadership, expertise and drive will play an instrumental role in MIB’s development and future success in serving the insurance industry and its customers,’ says chief executive
’The increase of the personal injury discount rate should bring some consistency to aspects of how motor insurance premiums and payouts are calculated across the UK,’ says head of general insurance
With the new year fast approaching, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on what the insurance sector should watch out for in 2025
’The turmoil in the car insurance market over the past few years is continuing to take its toll on the reputation of the sector,’ says managing director
’We look forward to seeing the collaborative potential this membership will bring to both our members and their customers,’ says chief executive
Pressure for the General Terms of Agreement to include electric vehicles is increasing, but those behind the scheme say that this inclusion can only come when key issues are resolved
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’With inflation and interest rates now falling, we appear to be turning a corner,’ says UK insurance leader
However, the average cost of motor insurance in the third quarter of this year was £50 higher than the same period in 2023
’Our roads are blighted by potholes and it is astonishing to see the problems they cause,’ says claims director
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