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RSA exit personal lines motor market

Insurance provider RSA, has confirmed it is to withdraw fully from the personal lines broker motor market, ceasing to write new and renewal business from 1 November 2015. The move […]

Bradford men caught handling stolen car

Anti-fraud investigators at APU Ltd have helped Police in West Yorkshire convict two men of handling stolen goods. Paul Booker (30) and Akeel Hussain (28), both from Bradford, were found […]

Miss England jailed for false claim

A model who previously competed in Miss England and played semi-professional football has been jailed for two months after she lied to her insurance company, falsely claiming she had been […]

Tips for avoiding intentionally staged accidents

IAM is looking at how motorists can avoid intentionally staged road accidents that force insurance companies to pay out high claims. Here are IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, […]

NW retains preferred supplier status

National Windscreens, the UK’s largest independently owned windscreen repair and replacement specialist, is pleased to announce that it has retained its preferred supplier contract with Amlin Insurance. Specialty insurer and […]

Dashcam uncovered crash for cash scam

A dashboard camera uncovered a dangerous crash for cash scam, a Manchester court heard. The on-board footage showed Audi driver Alina Khan, 30, from Oldham, brake heavily to stage an accident. She […]

Esure premiums set to rise

Online insurance firm Esure has said its premiums are set to rise after an increase in small injury claims. Shares in the firm fell more than 9% after half-year underlying pre-tax profits […]

Aviva 2015 Interim results announced

Insurance provider Aviva PLC, today announced its half year results for 2015. HY15 numbers include Friends Life from 10 April 2015, the acquisition completion date. HY14 is Aviva standalone. Profit […]

Ageas UK reports rise in profits

Insurance provider Ageas UK, today released its half year report showing an increase on year on year profits, helped by better weather conditions and an improved Commercial result. The group […]

Direct Line profits rise as claims decrease

Direct Line has reported a big increase in profits for the first half of 2015, after improved weather conditions led to fewer claims. The group said it saw lower costs […]

Axa profits up 2.3%

Axa’s first-half profit rose 2.3 per cent, helped by higher life-insurance earnings in the U.S. and France. In a statement released by France’s largest insurer, profits climbed to 3.08 billion […]

Profits up at Moneysupermarket

Price comparison website Moneysupermarket reported a 44% rise in profits to £30.2million in the six months to the end of June. The firm, which also owns finance website Moneysavingexpert.com, said […]