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Brits Holding 11% More Cash After Lockdown, Says Lloyds Bank

The opportunity to sell extra insurance products is there, right now, as many UK consumers are actually better off after lockdown. No expensive holidays, minimal entertaining and eating out costs for children, plus the 80% […]

Opinion

The Future of Telematics; Factory Fitted, AI-Smart & Your Breakdown Service

What does the future hold for vehicle telematics, as we move towards semi-autonomous cars? Adam Gooch, Commercial Director at ITS Telematics Solutionsoffers some useful insights. With global digital transformation, the expansion of AI, and the […]

Business

NN Group Doing Rather Well; Profits Up, Shares Buyback, New Products

Here are the latest financials from Netherlands based NN Group, with the key highlights being as follows;   4Q19 operating result increased to EUR 428 million from EUR 343 million in 4Q18, reflecting improved results […]

News

New Parents Overlook Insurance Cover, Says Aviva Survey

Vital financial protection is being overlooked by UK couples embarking on parenthood for the first time according to new research by insurer Aviva, which reveals that an average of £1,645 is spent preparing for the […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

FCA Action on Pricing May Cause Legacy Systems Headache for Insurers

The recent letter sent by the FCA to insurers regarding their portfolio of products, how customers make buying decisions and the crucial issue of pricing for loyal customers renewing policies, when compared to rates offered […]

News

Fed Up of Rubbish Savings Rates? FCA Aims to Win Better Deal for Consumers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to reform the easy access cash savings market. Under new rules all firms will have to set a single easy access rate (SEAR) across all easy access accounts. […]

News

insurethebox Racks Up 5 Billion Miles of Driver Data

UK leading pioneer of telematics-based insurance, insurethebox, hits a 5 billion miles of driving data milestone and has released analysis demonstrating the positive impact of behaviour-based insurance premiums.  The latest data shows that over half […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Joint Bank Accounts Dying Out, As People Lead Financially Separate Lives

In an era of no-fault divorce, co-habiting couples suing each other over rent or utility payments when they break up, is it any wonder that the traditional joint bank account is on the way out, […]