Articles by Rosie Quigley
Brightside Insurance loses deal with Co-op
Brightside has lost the deal to arrange taxi, van and mini bus cover for Co-operative Insurance customers, to broker Miles Smith.
IFED makes arrests during Scottish ghost broking investigations
Amid its investigations into ‘ghost broking’ in Scotland, the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has made arrests of alleged culprits of fraud.
Towergate completes sale of Broker Network stake
Following its announcement on the 23 March, Towergate insurance has completed the sale of a majority interest in its Broker Network Business to Highbridge Principle Strategies.
Brightside launches apprenticeship programme
Brightside Group is launching an apprenticeship programme for school leavers who want to go straight into work rather than go to university.
Bennett Christmas buys Southwater Insurance Services in fourth acquisition swoop
Sussex-based Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers has increased its regional footprint with its recent acquisition of Southwater Insurance Services.
East London is uninsured driving hot spot
East London tops the list of uninsured driving hotspots with 13.4% of vehicles in the area being uninsured.
Claims handlers soft targets for scammers seeking data
Insurers forced to issue warnings to staff when they socialise after work
Acturis hit 25% growth in revenue
Software service provider to the insurance industry, Acturis, has announced a financial growth of 25% in 2015.
Zurich managing director leaves to join Towergate
Kay Martin will be joining Towergate’s executive committee as commercial director from Zurich in a bid to optimise its digital offerings.
Runner trips up while claiming ‘moderately severe’ whiplash
An avid runner was found ‘fundamentally dishonest’ after tweeting pictures of himself running and hiking – while having an active claim for whiplash.
Prolific motor fraudster sentenced to two years in prison
A Lancashire man stole multiple hire cars – valued in excess of £200,000 – over a nine month period, but his scam was foiled by anti-motor fraud specialist APU.
AA sells off its Irish businesses
AA have sold off its Irish businesses comprising of AA Ireland Limited and its subsidiaries for €156.6m (£129.1m).
Perks and Rix promoted to LV executive team
LV has promoted John Perks, managing director of its retirement solutions business, and Myles Rix, managing director of its protection business, to its group executive team.
Married couple sentenced for fraudulent health insurance claims
A husband and wife have been jailed for a year over a £18,000 health insurance fraud which spanned more than a decade.
Aviva fraud boss to finish secondment with IFED
Vicki Mulholland finishes her secondment with the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department this week, and has a lot to take back to Aviva.
Aviva launches new customer guide ahead of Insurance Act
Aviva has launched a customer guide to help business owners understand upcoming changes to the law regarding business insurance.
Swinton confirms redundancies following branch closure
Swinton has confirmed that two staff at its Leek branch office, which was closed last week, have been made redundant.
Ecclesiastical publishes statement of principles for abuse claims
Ecclesiastical has published a statement of principles outlining its approach to managing claims brought against organisations for physical and sexual abuse.
London floods are manageable, insurers say
Despite putting a dampener on summer, flooding last week in London is small-scale, according to insurers.
Advisers warn of 'messy divorce' ahead with EU
Post-Brexit negotiations will be tough going and UK businesses must cooperate with EU member states.
Grimsby businessman jailed over £114k insurance scam
A businessman has been jailed for faking and forging a number of invoices and documents as part of a £114,000 insurance fraud linked to his kitchen sales business.
UK Eva-Frank flood damages downgraded to £538m
Damages from flooding earlier this year are less than originally thought, Perils has said.
Direct Line sees more than 200 lightning claims
Direct line has seen more than 200 claims for lightning damage to homes so far this month, with some claims worth up to almost £46,000.
FERMA elects new board members
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations today elected three new board members with hopes of generating fresh perspectives.