News
Direct Line: Growth in Q3, But 550 Jobs To Go
It’s a mixed picture for Direct Line as they publish their Q3 results. Down in the release there is a qick mention of 550 jobs going and you wonder how the Reeves NI Budget changes […]
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News
Deals: Swiss Re Sells iptiQ to Allianz Direct
The latest news from Swiss Re; Swiss Re agrees to sell iptiQ’s European P&C business to Allianz Direct, in line with its strategic decision to withdraw from iptiQ. Allianz Direct, the pan-European online insurer of […]
Insurance claims
Direct Line Says Average Trader is Owed 6K
One of the basic truths of insurance is that financial problems can cause attempted fraud, or non-disclosure of true circumstances. It’s generally a minority of people who react this way under pressure, but data like […]
Insurance Brokers
Broker Barometer: 83% Say MGA Support Adds Value
Always good to know what brokers are thinking when it comes to MGA support. As the classic Motown tune noted, It Takes Two Baby. Here’s the word; The Direct Commercial Limited (DCL) Broker Barometer finds that […]
Insurance claims
Six Million Dollar Man Has His Claim Denied, Loses 150K Interim Payment
This latest fraud case report from Keoghs and Hastings Direct is very good news, apart from the lack of prison sentence. The level of greed here was off the scale. He also provides ammunition for […]
Insurance Brokers
DCL Holding Regional Claims Clinic Soon
Some news on a regional claims clinic FYI; Broker engagement is a priority for Direct Commercial, and the commercial motor MGA has announced that its next regional claims clinic will take place in Birmingham on […]
Motor Insurance
Direct Line Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes to Brand Power
Some interesting findings on car buying/leasing from Direct Line on brand power. The new, lesser known car brands from China are winning over customers who don’t perceive a huge difference in styling, comfort, performance or […]
Insurance claims
Hastings Direct Working With Service Certainty
The latest from Hastings Direct who are working with Service Certainty; Hastings Direct, an agile, data and digitally focused insurance provider, has selected Service Certainty imageproof™ to support its continued growth in the Home insurance […]