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Profits fall at Direct Line in 2019

COR deteriorated to 92.2% as provider says results were impacted by Ogden and restructuring costs.




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Be Wiser stems losses in 2019 results

Broker posted a loss of £669,000 for 2019 as it projects a return to profitability in 2020 as a result of streamlining and reorganisation.




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UK Broker Awards 2020 open for entries

The event, which celebrates the best in UK broking, is now accepting submissions.




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LV's underwriting profit falls by 39% in 2019

But CEO Steve Treloar says premiums in the provider's broker business has grown by 24% after Allianz's personal lines business transferred to LV.




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FCA Schwarzenegger PPI campaign reaches 32m

Watchdog says the two year project led to 6.2m visiting its dedicated PPI website.




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Car insurance premiums fall in Q1 2020

Research by Confused.com and Willis Towers Watson reveals dip in motor premiums, following a £47 rise over the last year.




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Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn

The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.




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LV offers premium refunds of between £20 - £50 to motor customers

The proportional refunds for customers in distress follows Admiral's flat £25 payment but broker customers are not included in the £30m LV has set aside for rebates.




2

François-Xavier Boisseau joins ERS' board

Boisseau, who left his role as CEO of insurance at Ageas UK in late 2018, is also a NED at Ecclesiastical and sits on the board of Argo Managing Agency.




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Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index

However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year.




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Car insurance flat in Q1 2017 but hikes inevitable thanks to “government blunders”, says AA

Average increase for comprehensive motor cover was 12.9% over the past 12 months.




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Sentiment survey Spring 2017: The results

Discount rate cuts, regulation changes, FCA warnings and failing unrated providers were among the hot topics we quizzed brokers on in the latest Sentiment Survey.




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The stats: June 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

The Acturis Premium Index for the first quarter of the year has once again painted a bleak picture of significantly decreasing commercial insurance premiums.




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The stats: September 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

Ups and downs in the Acturis Premium Index for the second quarter of 2017




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Car premiums drop in third quarter 2017

Research by the AA shows first decline since Q1 2016.




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Sentiment survey Autumn 2017: The results

Is the industry prepared for the onset of GDPR fines or a possible insurance premium tax rise? Brokers also reveal their attitude to consolidation and specialisms




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The stats: December 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

The third quarter saw notable increases in the Acturis stats, both by size of average premium and the number of lines rising




2

Car insurance premiums rose 8% in 2017

Research finds that premiums actually fell in final quarter of the year.




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Home insurance premiums rise 5% in 2017

Research by the AA finds yearly increases in buildings, contents and combined policies.




2

Broking profits soar at Gallagher in 2017

Consolidator reveals rising revenue for the final quarter and full year.




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The stats: March 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The Acturis stats show that brokers finished 2017 with their best quarter for over four years




2

Car premiums dropped in Q1 2018, AA Insurance Index shows

Reduction means insurance costs are now lower than a year ago.




2

Home insurance nudges down in first quarter 2018

Average premium for a buildings policy same as beginning of 2011.




2

Insurance complaints to Financial Ombudsman hold steady in 2017/18

But organisation warns over loyalty and telematics complaints.




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The stats: June 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The first set of Acturis stats for 2018 have surprised and in some cases disappointed the market




2

Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA

Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.




2

AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018

Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.




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The stats: September 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The market has turned positive in all but one line, according to the latest set of Acturis stats




2

Car premiums continue to drop in Q3 2018 according to AA

Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall.




2

AA reports flat home insurance premiums for Q3 2018

The cost of insuring a home “remains remarkable value for money”.




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The stats: December 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The stats for the third quarter of 2018 presented a mixed bag, with some star showings when compared to quarter three of 2017




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Home insurance premiums continue to creep up in Q4 2018

Analysis by The AA reveals quarterly and yearly increases.




2

Gallagher profits surge again in 2018

Group revenue rises by 11% in the year.




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The stats: March 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The latest stats show that 2018 was a flat year for insurance premiums although some lines have bucked the trend with modest increases




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The stats: June 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The first quarter of 2019 has seen positive premium movements across the board with packages as the only exception




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The stats: September 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index




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The 2019 Top 50 Personal Lines Brokers is now available

Insurance Age has published the results of its annual study into the top 50 brokers in the personal lines market.




2

Quizzical questions: 11 October 2019

Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.




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The stats: December 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The third quarter of 2019 brought year-on-year premium growth in all classes of commercial business but one, according to the latest set of data provided by Acturis.




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The stats: March 2020 - The Acturis Premium Index

As 2019 closed, the Acturis commercial broking index equalled its base line of Q1 2010, representing a quarter of heavy increases in premiums over the year before




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Motor premiums rise 2.8% in Q1

Consumer Intelligence warned that telematics restrictions following coronavirus may hit youngest drivers hardest.




2

Covéa reveals £22.3m underwriting loss in 2019

Provider also posts increases in GWP and profit after tax as it reports "disappointing" personal motor result impacted by claims inflation and a "lower than anticipated" Ogden rate.




2

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2

What Will Be the Hottest Christmas Toys of 2006?

Wondering which toys will be the hottest Christmas toys this year? This article gives you the "inside scoop" on what toys you should watch this holiday season.




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Flying Stars Fengshui for 2006 : Yearly Predictions & Remedies for Main Door facing South West

If the Main Door of your flat/office/building faces South West, then read on to find out how you will fare in 2006 in your Career/Business, Health, Wealth, Relationships, Harmony and Love.




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Annual Forecast for 2006 : Year of the Yang Red Fire Dog - General Analysis

General Yearly Forecast for the Chinese Lunar Year Yang Red Fire Dog (29.01.2006 to 17.02.2007) that deals with political, economical and general matters. What industries will thrive and what fields will fluctuate ? What type of health problems will dominate and what type of thought forms will get boosted ? Read on ...




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Annual Forecasts & Fengshui Remedies for 2006: Year of the Yang Red Fire Dog - for Rat Sign

If you were born in the Year of Rat or Mouse (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996) as per Chinese Astrology, know how you will fare in 2006 in your Career/Business, Health, Wealth, Harmony and Love. Be aware of your strengths and be warned of the negative energy that you may have to face, to plan your strategies well ahead. Get to know the Fengshui Enhancers and Cures that can help you, too.




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Annual Forecasts & Fengshui Remedies for 2006 : Year of the Yang Red Fire Dog - for Ox Sign

If you were born in the Year of Ox or Buffalo or Bull or Cow (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997) as per Chinese Astrology, know how you will fare in 2006 in your Career/Business, Health, Wealth, Harmony and Love. Be aware of your strengths and be warned of the negative energy that you may have to face, to plan your strategies well ahead. Get to know the Fengshui Enhancers and Cures that can help you, too.




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Annual Forecasts & Fengshui Remedies for 2006 : Year of the Yang Red Fire Dog - for Tiger Sign

If you were born in the Year of Tiger (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998) as per Chinese Astrology, know how you will fare in 2006 in your Career/Business, Health, Wealth, Harmony and Love. Be aware of your strengths and be warned of the negative energy that you may have to face, to plan your strategies well ahead. Get to know the Fengshui Enhancers and Cures that can help you, too.




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Annual Forecasts & Fengshui Remedies for 2006 : Year of the Yang Red Fire Dog - for Rabbit Sign

If you were born in the Year of Rabbit or Hare or Cat (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963,1975, 1987, 1999) as per Chinese Astrology, know how you will fare in 2006 in your Career/Business, Health, Wealth, Harmony and Love. Be aware of your strengths and be warned of the negative energy that you may have to face, to plan your strategies well ahead. Get to know the Fengshui Enhancers and Cures that can help you, too.