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Compare the Market IPO could be worth £2bn
The group behind price comparison site Compare the Market, is considering an initial public offering next year valued at £2bn.
Smartdriverclub Insurance could be 'game changer' for the insurance industry
Gibraltor based managing general agent Smartdriverclub has launched its new motor insurance telematics concept.
Price of comprehensive car insurance rises by 19%
Average comprehensive car insurance prices have seen an increase of 19% during the second quarter of 2016 while third party, fire and theft policies reached their most expensive since 2006.
LV Group eCommerce director Paul Wishman to leave at the end of July
Paul Wishman, LV Group eCommerce Director, will be leaving the company at the end of July to pursue other opportunities.
Quiz of the week - 08 July 2016
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Former Aviva manager found guilty of stealing over £5000
A former Aviva customer manager has been ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work after stealing more than £5000 from his employers.
One in 10 Brits risk voiding their travel insurance by not declaring pre-existing conditions
As many as 1.8m travelling Brits are putting their insurance at risk by not declaring pre-existing medical conditions.
Allianz launches enhanced commercial motor trade proposition
Allianz has launched an enhanced commercial motor trade proposition following research among its broker and customer base.
Asplin committed to criminal court over Das legal case
Former Das CEO Paul Asplin and five others were committed for trial, at a magistrates' court hearing today.
Bluefin acquires Osbornes Insurance Oxford
Bluefin has expanded its presence in Oxford through its acquisition of former network member Osbornes Insurance.
Jia replaces Hillebrand as Swiss Re Corporate Solutions China CEO
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Jingwei Jia as CEO of its China operations.
Markerstudy choose Cyberseer to safeguard against threats
Markerstudy Group have decided to adopt Cyberseer services in order to safeguard cyber security across their network.
ABI extends funding commitment to Insurance Fraud Register
The Association for British Insurers will extend funding for the Insurance Fraud Register until 2020.
BIBA joins TrustSeal panel
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association will sit on the advisory board responsible for issuing a kitemark to sharing economy companies. has joined the Expert Advisory Panel for the sharing economy’s ‘TrustSeal’ as Sharing Economy UK (SEUK) launches…
Arrests made as a IFED and IFB investigate 'crash for crash' gang
Arrests have been made following a police investigation into a suspected Birmingham crash for cash gang.
ABI welcomes BT into Associate Membership
BT has joined the Association of British Insurers as an associate member and is the first technology firm to do so.
Zurich sells South Africa operations to Fairfax Financial
Swiss-headquartered insurance giant Zurich has sold its South Africa operations to Toronto-headquartered Fairfax Financial Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
La Nina cited as rain causes havoc in China
"Meu-Yu" monsoon rains led to multiple rounds of significant flooding across central and southern China throughout June killing at least 186 people across 26 provinces.
S&P warns on offshore reinsurers using hedge fund strategies
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's is concerned there could be "carcasses on the side of the road" for offshore reinsurers using hedge fund strategies.
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Watford 'will eat our lunch', Arch CEO warns
Arch Insurance may have “created a competitor” in setting up Watford Re, as the joint venture recently launched its own insurance business subsidiary.
The British Insurance Awards 2016 - As it happened
Missed out on the industry's most anticipated event? Catch up with all the news and winners from The British Insurance Awards 2016 with this blog.
MGAA chair James Gerry calls for greater transparency
Speaking at the Managing General Agents’ Association second annual conference, chair James Gerry called on MGAs to support continued sector growth and respond to the changing market with greater transparency.
Towergate appoints Brian Hardwick as chief risk officer
Towergate has appointed Brian Hardwick to its executive committee as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval.