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Fraud trio to face court
A Ghost-broking trio charged with money laundering and insurance and tax fraud have been released on bail following an 18-month investigation.
Autonet eyes expansion with own aggregator launch
Broker Autonet Insurance has partnered with Money Supermarket to launch a new online van insurance aggregator.
Good practice guide backed
The Association of British Insurers' good practice guidance has voluntarily secured the backing of 80% of price comparison websites.
Biba voices ELTO membership concerns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the Financial Services Authority to do more to ensure the employers’ liability tracing office is up and running by April 2011.
Rural appoints three regional development managers in new business push
Rural Insurance, the agricultural business insurance brand of UK General, has signalled its intention to grow its UK footprint following the appointment of three new regional development managers.
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Four sentenced for fraudulent insurance claims
A further four people have been sentenced for submitting fraudulent insurance claims following a minor collision in Old Trafford, Manchester.
Business’ environmental record prompts new focus on poor performers and illegal activity
A comprehensive review of industry’s environmental performance in England and Wales was published by the Environment Agency today.
Climate experts gather for Cambridge research findings
Leading figures from the world of climate science, government and mathematics will today hear findings from a research programme aimed at advancing climate change forecasts.
Climate experts gather for Cambridge research findings
Leading figures from the world of climate science, government and mathematics will today hear findings from a research programme aimed at advancing climate change forecasts.
McGavick welcomes new XL outlook
XL Group has welcomed Standard & Poor's affirmation Of its ratings and revised outlook on XL to "stable" from "negative".
McGavick welcomes new XL outlook
XL Group has welcomed Standard & Poor's affirmation Of its ratings and revised outlook on XL to "stable" from "negative".
Keelan Westall confirms new online distribution manager
Keelan Westall has promoted Amy Flintham to the new position of online distribution manager.
Towergate swoops for IFA's healthcare business
Towergate Healthcare, the risk healthcare insurance consultancy and a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group, has today announced that it has acquired the healthcare business of IFA Origen Financial Services.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
ABI figures reveal insurer flood bill has rocketed 200% to £4.5bn
Figures published today by the Association of British Insurers show that the cost of flood damage since 2000 has leapt by 200% on the previous decade.
70 MGAs gather at Lloyd's to discuss new trade association
UK managing general agents need their own association to respresent and support this important sector of the insurance industry.
Caribbean $300m reinsurance start-up targets 1 January 2011 launch
Barbados-based Aliseo Reinsurance SCC today announced its entry into the global retrocession market with an initial capitalization of $300m.
Immigration cap will damage London business
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on the government’s newly announced policy on the number of skilled migrants from outside the EU allowed into the UK.
Immigration cap will damage London business
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on the government’s newly announced policy on the number of skilled migrants from outside the EU allowed into the UK.
Tawa links up with Lincoln General in US run-off push
Tawa and Lincoln General Insurance Company have today announced a strategic relationship that brings together the resources and experience of both organisations.
Aviva confirms Zurich's Hall as new corporate risk boss
Aviva has confirmed this morning's Postonline exclusive that David Hall is joining the business.