Simon Wait

FCA review reveals finance shortcomings

A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review has revealed that insurers and insurance intermediaries are not always providing customers with clear information about the different payment options available, when buying general […]

Axalta on target for 2015

Axalta Coating Systems one of the leading global suppliers of liquid and powder coatings, announced its financial results for the first quarter, ended 31 March 2015. Key First Quarter 2015 […]

Full steam ahead for Fix Auto Wrexham

Just seven weeks after owner Lee Hitch collected the keys to a disused business unit, the brand new Fix Auto Wrexham bodyshop has successfully completed its first full week of […]

JLR recognises top ten suppliers

Jaguar Land Rover has recognised its top ten direct production suppliers at the company’s inaugural Supplier Excellence Awards. Companies from Corby to Cairo were presented with trophies by British actress, […]

Customers choose cost over safety

Car manufacturers who produce cheaper cars over more expensive and safer vehicles are likely to see rises in production levels. OSV Ltd’s report finds adults in the UK are more […]

Dealers miss out on £450m

BTC’s annual autoVHC report highlights lost sales opportunities for franchised dealers and customer safety concerns. Franchised dealers are missing out on more than £450m worth of revenue by failing to […]

Profitable start for Ageas UK

Ageas UK has revealed a net profit of £12 million and an overall combined ratio of 99.4% for the first quarter of 2015. Total income for the period was £459.1 […]

Aviva ‘on track’

Mark Wilson, group chief executive officer, said, ‘Aviva’s turnaround is on track and ahead of schedule. It’s been a busy quarter. We have completed the acquisition of Friends Life and […]

Solera lines-up ‘Digital Garage’

‘We posted total revenue growth of 17.2% on a constant currency basis and the highest third quarter revenue in our history of $281 million on a GAAP basis,’ said Tony […]

esure motor book on rise

eSure Group plc has reported a 5.8% gross written premium increase to £130.7m with motor up 7.2% to £110.1m. The insurer’s Interim Management Statement for the three months to 31 […]

April registrations hit 10-year high

Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on the morning the UK heads to the polls underline a robust new car market, with registrations up for […]

Telematics drives RSA performance

RSA has reported a positive start to 2015 with a 14% growth in net written motor premiums mainly driven by a strong performance in its telematics offering. In a statement, […]