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Motor trader jailed in £10,000 crash for cash scam
A motor trader who tried to claim almost £10,000 for a staged crash for cash accident has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Watchstone suspends planned capital returns until Slater & Gordon claim resolved
Watchstone Group's planned capital returns to investors is on hold until its warranty claim with Slater & Gordon has been resolved.
Large rise in China and Hong Kong cyber attacks, says PWC
Cyber attacks on businesses in China and Hong Kong have soared in the last two years according to research from a PWC survey.
Latitude creates P&I data tool
Hong Kong-based marine broker Latitude has created an online tool to compare data of the 13 marine P&I mutuals of the International Group.
Six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat
More than six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat, research has revealed.
Broker Direct to help brokers affected by potential LV home withdrawal
Broker Direct has offered help to its brokers who may be affected by any decision LV takes to withdraw from brokered home business.
LV Broker mulls exit from home after ‘forensic’ review
LV Broker is considering plans to stop selling home insurance, following a “forensic” review of the business.
RSA appoints David Germain as group technology officer
RSA has appointed David Germain to the role of group technology officer.
Tomorrow's Foil elects new president
Browne Jacobson insurance law specialist, Mukesh Kainth, has been elected president of Tomorrow’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Willis Re promotes Kent
Willis Re has promoted James Kent, co-president of Willis Re and president of Willis Re North America, to global deputy CEO with immediate effect.
Axis buys aviation specialist Aviabel
Bermuda-headquartered specialty (re)insurer Axis has reached an agreement to buy Brussels and Amsterdam based (re)insurer Aviabel.
DWF merges with law firm C & H Jefferson
Legal business DWF is to merge with Belfast-based law firm C & H Jefferson.
Telematics platform aims to be 'alternative to aggregator'
Drivers will be able to use their telematics score to get quotes from other insurers at the end of their policy.
Webinar: Axa, Aviva and RSA to discuss impact of ADAS on insurers
There continues to be much chatter and speculation about the shape of vehicle automation and its impact on the UK motor insurance market.
Tokio Marine Kiln underwriting chairman to retire
Tokio Marine Kiln underwriting board chairman Robin Hargreaves will retire at the end of the year after spending his entire career with the company.
Axa and CDL launch Flood Re solution
Axa and technology firm CDL have launched the first Flood Re integrated solution available via a broker software house.
Only Young Drivers enters partnership with Trak Global
The young motor specialist broker Only Young Drivers has entered into a partnership with Trak Global.
Irish regulator boosts staffing levels ahead of predicted post-Brexit insurer exodus
The Central Bank of Ireland, which acts as the country’s insurance regulator, has increased staff levels by over 25% ahead of an expected influx of UK insurers post-Brexit.
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Asia Analysis: Cambodia's slow insurance journey
A stable political situation and the introduction of more regulations will help spur Cambodia's insurance market writes Nicky Burridge.
RSM UK ordered to pay £85,000 in costs to Brightside
RSM UK has been ordered to pay £85,000 in costs to Brightside Group, within the next two weeks.
SSP says connection problems now ‘resolved’
SSP has “resolved” the issues affecting Pure Broking customers this morning.
London Market must ‘adapt and evolve,’ says Probitas senior underwriter
The London Market is afraid and reluctant to change, says Probitas senior underwriter James Andlaw.
Brightside and RSM UK appear in court in ongoing audit case
Lawyers for Brightside and RSM UK attended a hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice.