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Loss adjusters allegedly hacked BT and British Gas for claimant information
An unredacted version of a report by the Serious Organised Crime Agency revealed British Telecom and British Gas were targeted by unlawful private investigators in a bid to obtain data to verify claims.
Kwik Fit MD Lynch to be replaced by Banwell on interim basis
Kwik Fit Financial Services managing director June Lynch is stepping down from the role after 16 years at the firm.
UK index shows ‘record reductions’ in motor cover costs
Average pricing for home and car cover in the UK is continuing to slide, according to the AA’s latest insurance premium index.
Kearney appointed to Miller’s marine team
Miller has recruited global cargo specialist Jamie Kearney to its marine team.
Jamie Kearney joins Miller’s marine team
Miller has recruited global cargo specialist Jamie Kearney to its marine team in a production and account handling role.
Fraud could drop by £100m by asking for honesty
Asking insurance customers to be honest could help reduce fraud by £100m, according to a research by Consumer Intelligence.
Ping An gains license to begin futures trading
Ping An Insurance Company of China has become the first insurance company on the Chinese mainland to trade stock index futures.
Pro expands Gloucester teams by 15
Insurance service provider Pro is to boost its Gloucester-based underwriting support teams with a sweep of new hires.
Eamon Brown new Jubilee CUO
Eamon Brown has been appointed chief underwriting officer at specialist Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee.
LV posts reduced H1 profit amid "weakening motor rates"
LV posted an operating profit of £43m for the first six months of 2013, down from £62m in the first half of 2012.
Aviva targeting Indonesian life deal
Aviva is reportedly seeking an an Indonesian life distribution deal with Astra International, a division of Jardine Matheson.
Hiscox posts 75% combined ratio for H1
Hiscox has beaten analyst expectations to post a combined ratio of 75% for the first six months of 2013.
Aviva plotting Indonesia life expansion
Aviva is looking to enter into an Indonesian life distribution deal with Astra International, a division of Jardine Matheson, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
One-in-200 motorists caught driving without insurance
One in every 200 people with a full UK driving licence has been penalised for driving without insurance, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
Aon hosts Manchester United and business leaders in Hong Kong
Aon had a press conference on Monday morning with business leaders to celebrate Manchester United's arrival to play a friendly with local side Kitchee.
Over 35 killed in Italy bus crash
A horrific bus crash in Italy on Sunday 28 July people has killed at least 37 people and injuring 11 others.
QBE insures Spanish rail company in horrific crash
QBE has confirmed that it insures Renfe, the state company whose train derailed fatally in northern Spain last week. Allianz is another one of Renfe's insurers.
Aon sees Q3 revenue and profit growth
Aon revealed a 3% revenues growth to $2.9bn for the three months that ended on 30 June 2013.
AA index shows ‘record reductions’ in motor cover costs
Average pricing for home and car cover in the UK is continuing to slide, according to the AA’s latest British insurance premium index.
Open GI and Experian launch fraud-check service
Software provider Open GI and information services firm Experian have launched a service to help brokers and insurers combat fraud.
Soca to reveal phone hacking firms under parliamentary secrecy
The Serious Organised Crime Agency is to share the name of firms that hired private investigators to hack information with the Home Affairs Select Committee, under the condition the information will not be made public.
Aon’s revenues grow 3% in 2013 Q2
Aon revealed revenues growth of 3% or $2.9bn for the three months that ended 30 June 2013.
QBE on the hook for fatal train crash
QBE has confirmed that it insurers Renfe, the state company that owns the train that derailed fatally in northern Spain earlier this week.
Allianz team respond to Spanish train crash
Allianz’ Spanish arm, Allianz Seguros and its assistance company, Allianz Global Assistance, have activated an urgent action protocol to attend the victims of the train accident in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.