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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.
Brexit provides opportunity to overturn ‘dreadful’ Solvency II
Leaving the EU will mean that the UK can abandon the “absolutely dreadful” Solvency II regime, the former head of the civil service told MPs.
Biba raises questions over government's driverless cars consultation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it has a “lot of questions” over the government’s consultation document on driverless cars.
Bluefin reaches settlement with remaining defendants in staff poaching case
Bluefin has reached a settlement with Mark Rogers and Suzanne Powell in a staff poaching case.
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.
AIG and Ascot Underwriting launch joint MGA
AIG has entered into an agreement with Ascot Underwriting and other partners to launch a new MGA.
Allianz appoints chief underwriting officer to corporate insurer arm
Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality SE has appointed Paul O’Neill as chief underwriting officer speciality.
Helvetia names new CEO as Stefan Loacker steps down
Helvetia Group CEO Stefan Loacker is stepping down after nine years in the position.
Insurers mobilise contingency plans following Brexit vote
Deloitte has released a statement claiming that insurers are mobilising their contingency plans in response to last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Cooper Gay could see widespread job cuts
Cooper Gay CEO Steve Hearn said that the company will make redundancies as a result of restructuring.
Brightside restructuring could place 50 jobs at risk
Brightside has put 50 jobs at risk pending a restructuring programme affecting the Group’s non-customer-facing functions.
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.
Mike Bruce and GRP settle with Bluefin after ‘fruitful’ negotiations
GRP and Mike Bruce have reached a ”fruitful” but undisclosed settlement with Bluefin, a court heard on Tuesday.
Peter Hacker appointed as group innovation officer at Cooper Gay
Cooper Gay has appointed Peter Hacker as group chief innovation officer, reporting to group CEO Steve Hearn.
ABI reassures sector is 'well capitalised' as market volatility continues following Brexit
The Association of British Insurers has attempted to calm fluctuating financial markets following the Brexit vote.
XL Catlin launches global mergers and acquisitions insurance division
XL Catlin has launched its global mergers and acquisitions insurance division, to be headed by Brian Benjamin as global head.
Bluefin, Bruce and GRP in 'advanced stages' of settlement
A trial between Bluefin and its former CEO Mike Bruce was adjourned briefly this morning as all parties were said to be in "advanced stages" of settlement.
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.
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Legal & General appoints Sir John Kingman as chairman
The board of Legal and General Group has announced Sir John Kingman as group chairman of Legal & General.
MGA looking to redomicile to Ireland following Brexit vote
A Kent-based intermediary has said “all options are open” following a Brexit vote, as its parent company CBL Insurance said the firm could redomicile to Dublin.