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Allianz secures global contract
- 17/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Allianz Group has signed a global agreement with AGE for the next two years. A few AGE members already collaborate with Allianz in their local region, but with this new extended partnership AGE hopes to create new opportunities and conditions for partners and members to increase collaboration. During [...] -
Covéa secures ICS hat-trick
- 16/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Covéa Insurance has become the first and only member of the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) to hold three simultaneous ServiceMark Accreditations with Distinction, the highest level of accreditation the Institute offers. This news is the result of an independent audit just completed by the ICS which renewed [...] -
Tracker appoints insurtech specialist
- 16/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Insurance telematics and theft management solutions provider Tracker Network has appointed insurtech expert Luke Anyon as insurance sales director. The move signifies the business’ commitment to accelerating its marketshare within both the personal and commercial lines insurance markets. He joins [...] -
Covéa confirms Verex partnership
- 02/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Covéa Insurance has announced a new partnership with Verex Group to enable customers to buy manufacturer-branded motor insurance at the same time as purchasing a new or used vehicle from the 16 brands in the Verex alliance. Covéa Insurance joins an existing panel of insurance underwriters to provide broader [...] -
Irish regulator concludes motor insurance investigation
- 25/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Six motor insurance companies will introduce or enhance their competition law compliance programmes after being investigated for anti-competitive practices. The investigation was carried out by Irish regulator Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. AIG Europe, Allianz, AXA Insurance, Aviva Insurance [...] -
Motor insurance sinks to five-year low
- 05/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motor insurance is at a five-year low, according to the ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker. It found that for the second quarter of the year the average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance was £430, down £6 on the previous quarter and £30 over the last year. Meanwhile, over the first six [...] -
Furness steps into the hotseat
- 23/07/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Covéa Insurance has appointed Adrian Furness as chief executive officer. He succeeds James Reader, who is leaving the business. Furness, who has been chief operating officer since December 2019, said: “Taking over from James is an absolute honour. I’ve been with Covéa for many years and it’s a company I [...] -
Allianz develops digital portfolio
- 09/07/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Allianz Group is investing further in digital business models by announcing it will become the insurance partner of heycar for the next five years. Heycar, owned by Mobility Trader Holding, is a digital platform for used car sales and add-ons such as warranty and flexible purchasing options like financing or [...] -
Driving drop-off not reflected in insurance premiums
- 28/06/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has found that more than half of drivers think they are paying too much for car insurance considering the reduction in miles driven. Research for RAC Pay by Mile Insurance found that 51% thought their premiums were too high, with 50% unable to switch to a cheaper policy without incurring [...] -
Direct Line’s prices exceed expectations
- 03/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Direct Line Insurance, Britain's largest motor insurer, reported a bigger than expected rise in motor insurance prices for the third quarter, helping to boost its sales. The insurance firm, whose brands include Churchill, Green Flag and Privilege, announced an 8.4 per cent rise in risk-adjusted motor prices. The [...]