Motor – Page 37
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NewsNFU Mutual predicts motor claims surge as lockdown eases
The insurer’s prediction follows last year’s claims trends, where drivers flooded back to the roads after lockdown restrictions eased
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IT InterviewAston Lark boss Peter Blanc on mission to ‘build best broker’ amid acquisition spree
With ten acquisitions completed this year and counting, Aston Lark boss Peter Blanc tells Insurance Times the motives behind the broker’s spending spree and how he envisions the business developing
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NewsUK insurers warned of big challenges and put on ‘negative’ outlook
AM Best places UK insurers on negative outlook amid major challenges
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NewsMotor insurers expect usage-based pricing models to be standard in four years – By Bits
Technology was found to be the biggest obstacle for the industry in meeting changing customer needs
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NewsWhiplash reform rules are ‘cumbersome’ and reflect ‘a big change coming’ – Sabre
The insurer’s chief executive further believes policyholders may not reap the expected premium discounts following the implementation of part one of the whiplash reforms this May
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NewsAston Lark buys motor trade specialist in ninth deal of 2021
The business aims to become ‘the broker of choice for every type of motor trader’, says group chief executive
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NewsSaga’s full year results suffer due to ‘significant impact of Covid-19 on travel’
The company said travel insurance profitability reduced by £98.3m in the 12 months to 31 January 2021
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NewsInsurtech startup welcomes new chief underwriting officer from esure
The new appointment joins the team with immediate effect, as a ‘compliment to both the Peppercorn team and the concept’
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People & OpinionQ&A: Whiplash reforms: The good, the bad and the unintended – Gallagher Bassett
Gallagher Bassett’s UK technical director Andrew Sewell tells Insurance Times what the incoming whiplash reforms will mean to insurers and claims handlers, particularly around the increased risks of fraud
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IT InterviewSabre has ‘been able to hold our nerve’ during pandemic lockdowns
The insurer’s chief executive says that putting prices up year-on-year was the ‘right stuff’, enabling the firm to now ‘stand still’ as its competitors scramble to implement price increases to mitigate Covid discounts
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News360Globalnet warns UK motor insurers of unforeseen data ‘quicksand’ from OIC portal
The insurtech has warned that free text data entry in the new Official Injury Claim portal could lead to insurers being overwhelmed by data
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NewsAtlanta Group acquires telematics business
The new acquisition will join Atlanta Group’s Swinton, Autonet and Carole Nash motor brands
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NewsHoncho and Admiral join forces for multi-car proposition
The insurtech has wanted to bring multi-car cover to its apps for a while
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NewsQ Underwriting announces renewal deal with long-term insurance partner
The announcement follows an initial capacity deal with Ergo UK Speciality Limited earlier this year
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NewsBroker Direct and Proficient Insurance roll out data channel to support vehicle repairer networks
The pair’s long-term focus is to push more messages automatically to customers, to avoid policyholders having to proactively log in online or make a call
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People & OpinionQ&A: Telematics "offers brokers more engagement with customers" – ThingCo
Martin Williams, chief operating officer of ThingCo, tells Insurance Times how next-generation telematics technology is helping motor insurance brokers prepare for a different world after COVID-19
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FeaturesIn Focus: New whiplash portal on the horizon – but are firms ready?
The countdown until the launch of the new Official Injury Claim portal has finally begun following February’s regulations – Insurance Times explores whether firms are operationally ready for the upcoming changes and what work is still left to do
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NewsDAC Beachcroft saves Aviva more than £12m in 2020 by identifying fraudulent motor claims
2020 also saw ‘significant changes’ in the types of motor claims fraud
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FeaturesKennedys IQ introduces enhanced ‘next level’ claims management solution
Using artificial intelligence, Kennedys IQ intends on ‘helping claims handlers shift from information gatherers to insight enabled decision makers’
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FeaturesIn Focus: What unintended consequences could follow the implementation of the Official Injury Claim portal in May?
After a number of delays, the deadline for the new Official Injury Claim portal is looming, industry commentators explore whether the new portal will hit the mark, or fall short for claimants
