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Bruce Carnegie-Brown to leave Money Supermarket
Bruce Carnegie-Brown is set to stand down as a chairman of Money Supermarket after nine years.
Gareth Howell steps down as managing director of Axa retail
Gareth Howell will step down from his role on the Axa UK leadership team at the end of the month.
Post launches new Reputation event focused on creating an ethical and inclusive insurance market
Those that work in insurance have long known it has reputation issues.
Chip shop worker jailed for £248,000 fraud
A chip shop worker was given a 16 month prison sentence and ordered to repay £2500 after he made a fraudulent claim.
Court ruling swerves ‘new category of professional negligence claims’
Lawyers have welcomed a ruling by the Supreme Court in favour of a law firm, after a claimant argued he had lost out on his chance for more compensation due to his solicitor’s negligence.
Applied drafts machine learning plans with Google
Exclusive: Applied is working with Google to introduce machine learning technology into its business.
Inshur picks up $7m investment in Munich Re-led funding round
Inshur is eyeing further expansion, having raised $7m (£5.4m) in its Series A funding round, in addition to gaining a $2m credit facility.
Scor's Kessler takes aim at Covéa CEO Derez over 'repeated misconduct'
Scor CEO Denis Kessler has slammed Covéa SGAM CEO Thierry Derez alleging that he is guilty of “repeated misconduct” and claiming he has the emails to prove it.
Pool Re extends business terror loss cover
Insurers under the government-backed Pool Re scheme will cover business interruption losses in cases of a terror attack.
Sedgwick looks to further acquisitions following integration of Cunningham Lindsey
Exclusive: Sedgwick has completed its integration of Cunningham Lindsey and is looking at further acquisitions for the coming year.
Insurers face Part VII transfer delays as Brexit looms
Exclusive: The government is mulling an extension to the deadline for insurers to get legal permission to move books of business from the UK to Europe.
711 jobs at risk as Axa XL embarks on next phase of integration
Axa XL has outlined a new target operating model and organisational structure that could see it cut 711 positions for its European workforce.
Analysis: Laspo gets a clean bill of health
Exclusive: The government has carried out a review of the second part of the Laspo reforms it introduced six years ago.
IUA weighs in on consultation over driverless cars
The International Underwriting Association has called for laws on driverless cars that would require drivers to keep their eyes on the road at all times.
AA sees strong motor growth as home ticks back on track
The AA’s insurance arm saw its motor and home books grow in 2018, according to a pre-close trading update.
Brokers nervous on Brexit: Aviva research
Brokers have identified Brexit as their second biggest worry, behind regulation and compliance, Aviva research has shown.
ABI weighs feasibility for ELTO-like tool for child abuse claimants
Insurers will publish a report in April on the feasibility of a tool for victims of child sexual abuse in making claims.
Brolly sees pay out from break-in claim
Exclusive: Brolly was left £15,000 worth of equipment down after a break in at its offices last September, but the insurtech has now been reimbursed by its insurer.
This month: Brace for Boris
As the Brexit negotiations rumble interminably on, it can sometimes feel impossible to imagine life after 29 March. The British Insurance Brokers' Association gave the industry something to look forward to, announcing the keynote speaker for its…
Tributes paid to Kevin Rousell, former claims management boss at MoJ
The former head of claims management regulation at the Ministry of Justice, Kevin Rousell, passed away on 18 January following a battle with brain cancer. He was 54.
Honcho plots series A funding round
Exclusive: Aggregator disruptor Honcho will look to raise more capital through its series A round later this year.
Questgates announces restructuring plans
Questgates is restructuring its business into four operating divisions, citing the need to “remain innovative.”
Willis Towers Watson reports a 36% increase in profits
Willis Towers Watson posted a profit of $695m for the 12 months ended 31 December 2018
Biba faces backlash over Boris Johnson keynote
Exclusive: The British Insurance Brokers' Association faces a backlash from brokers over the decision to make Boris Johnson a keynote speaker at the organisation's annual conference.