The group’s total gross written premiums, however, rose 18 percent to 221.2 million pounds ($300.72 million) for the three months ended March 31, helped by a 21.1 percent jump in motor gross written premiums. UK insurance company esure reported £8m ($10.8m) in claims costs for Q1 2018, £6m ahead of expectations, driven up by extreme winter weather in Britain. However, the first quarter also saw an 18% increase in total gross written premiums to £221.2m, boosted by a 21.1% increase in motor gross written premiums. The average premium paid per claim was £1,875, with the highest being £2,747.
UK insurance company esure reported £8m ($10.8m) in claims costs for Q1 2018, £6m ahead of expectations, driven up by extreme winter weather in Britain. However, the first quarter also saw an 18% increase in total gross written premiums to £221.2m, boosted by a 21.1% increase in motor gross written premiums. The average premium paid per claim was £1,875, with the highest being £2,747.