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Lib Dems slam weak fines for uninsured drivers
The government came under fire this week after fines handed out to uninsured drivers fell by a quarter over a decade. Liberal Democrat MPs claimed there was no incentive for drivers to take out insurance with fines being cheaper than buying cover. Official figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats show ...
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Quinn-direct lifts profits 8%
Irish insurer Quinn-direct made a pre-tax profit of £90m in the six-months to the end of June 2007, an increase of 8% over the first half of 2006. Written premium increased by 25% to £327m over the same period, including £10m from Quinn-healthcare, a new health insurance business.Underwriting margins ...
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Online onlyInsuremycaravan adds two insurers to panel
Fortis and Equity Red Star sign up for quote and buy service
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Online onlyCarbon neutral insurance
More and more insurers are offering products that appeal to the eco-friendly consumer
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Online onlyAon acquires specialist vehicle broker
Move increases company's presence in classic car sector
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Lloyd’s must cut personal lines costs
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) is calling for the administrative burden on motor and other personal lines insurers to be reduced in order to maintain the competitiveness of Lloyd’s. The LMA set up a working party in March to look at the costs of conducting personal lines business at Lloyd’s. ...
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Online onlyStand alone motor PPI is cheaper
Broker advises that it is time to shop around for PPI policies
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Online onlyLloyds TSB announces package for flood victims
Includes emergency payments to help victims secure emergency accommodation
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Heritage Group forms two Malta operations
Companies will underwrite motor policies, and one will be supported by specialist UK brokers
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Drivers warned to check for flood cover
Up to 30% of UK drivers may not be covered for flood damage to vehicles, says comparison website
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DSA-trained bikers set for discounts
Motorcycle insurers and key biker brokers have begun giving double-digit discounts to bikers that take government-approved advanced rider training ahead of the scheme’s official launch next month.Under the scheme, bikers taking lessons from approved Driving Standards Agency (DSA) instructors and achieving the two top grades may claim the discount from ...
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Kane to succeed SatchellArchie Kane, chief executive of Scottish Widows, is the new chairman of the Association of British Insurers (ABI). He was appointed at the Association's AGM on 18 July and succeeds Keith Satchell who has concluded his two-year term.First published 19 July Rise in home insuranceThousands of homeowners ...
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Equity chief plays down Gibraltar transfer
Less than £50m of business to move from Equity to Advantage says Utley
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Audatex launches new training course
Delegates will take hands on approach in assessing vehicle damage
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Confused.com questions Direct Line boast
Confused.com questions Direct Line's most competitive 'major' insurer claim
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Biba warns against reducing premiums for young drivers
Claims-free drivers could see higher premiums, says trade body
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Admiral launches new online quote process
A new quote process designed to increase quote completion rates
