Insurance Regulation

FCA Takes Action Against Rix Motor Company – Again

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned a number of online adverts issued by Warrington based, Rix Motor Company Ltd (Rix). As more people choose to lease cars rather than buy them outright, the matter […]

Motor Insurance

InsureTheBox Backs Drink Drive Intervention Plan

UK telematics insurance pioneer, insurethebox, is throwing its support behind a government campaign designed to encourage young people to intervene to stop a friend drink driving. On 18 February the Pint Block campaign from THINK! will […]

News

Vodafone Calls For £80 Telematics Grant, to Fund Safer Driving Habits

Interesting that Vodafone has now taken an interest in telematics. Of course with semi-autonomous cars now being manufactured and developed, the question of who gets the in-car data becomes more important for everyone involved. In […]

Global insurance trends

India: State Owned Insurers Losing Share, As Insurtech Changes Everything

India is a rapidly changing insurance market, as IE has reported in the past.The old ways of buying life or crop insurance from a local agent face-to-face are declining. New start-ups, and outside companies, are […]

Opinion

Motor: TRL Calls For Improved Access to Event Data Recorder Devices

The global centre for innovation in transport, TRL, is calling for an update to UK and EU laws governing the accessibility of vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR) evidence. TRL believe EDR data must be made […]

Motor Insurance

Autonomous Cars: Cosin Software Enhance Tyre Testing Simulation

Why should insurers care about virtual tyre testing? Well because semi-autonomous cars need to understand the limits of grip on a variety of road surfaces, in varying traffic conditions, dodgy British weather etc. Grip isn’t […]

News

Comparison Creator Expands Team with Key Hire

Comparison Creator, the software development company which specialises in insurance comparison, has appointed Charlotte Ford as its new relationship manager. Bristol-born Charlotte brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked in commercial sales, […]

News

BAE Systems and RSA Team Up on Fraud Project in Ireland

BAE Systems and RSA Insurance Ireland have announced a partnership to implement the NetReveal Insurance Fraud technology solution to detect insurance fraud. RSA Ireland will be the third global RSA region to adopt this counter […]