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Man sentenced after 13 false insurance claims
A man has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court after attempting to claim compensation on 13 separate occasions for alleged damage caused to his car.
Hood Group partners with Canopius Syndicate 4444
Data and technology insurance specialist, Hood Group, has partnered with Canopius Lloyd’s Syndicate 4444.
Broker Network acquires broker Thompson & Richardson
Broker Network has acquired Lincolnshire-based brokerage Thompson & Richardson.
Analysis: Employment claims rising after unfair fees finished
Now the Supreme Court has ruled employment tribunal fees are unlawful, insurers are expecting a flow – but not a flood – of claims
Skuld appoints Simpson as London boss
Skuld has appointed Rachael Simpson as senior vice president, London P&I operations.
Cost lawyers call on government to curb recoverable costs recommendations
The Association of Costs Lawyers has urged the government not to follow recommendations to expand the use of fixed recoverable costs.
Insurers pay out £2.7bn in minor injury compensation in two years
Insurers have paid £2.7bn in minor injury compensation since the government first proposed whiplash reforms in Autumn 2015.
Liberty to redomicile to Luxembourg
Liberty Specialty Markets will redomicile its insurance company from the UK to Luxembourg, rather than set up a separate legal entity.
Apil's Brett Dixon on flying solo in court
As the industry awaits news of the Civil Liability Bill, Brett Dixon, president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, argues the courts are not the place for injured people flying solo.
Duke of Norfolk joins Helios as non-executive director
Edward Fitzalan-Howard, the duke of Norfolk, has joined Helios Underwriting as a non-executive director.
This month in Post: Takeovers, tech, trials and tinsel
This week saw one of the biggest takeover deals of 2017 while our December issue highlights a year of tech.
Sector welcomes PM’s first Brexit deal
The insurance sector has welcomed news that the UK and EU plan to move onto the next phase of Brexit talks but stresses the need for certainty on the UK’s future trading relationship with the bloc.
Nine crash for cash fraudsters convicted
Nine members of an organised ‘crash for cash’ scheme have been convicted following a motor fraud case brought forward by insurer LV and law firm DWF.
BGL Group appoints Stephen van Rooyen as non-executive director
BGL Group has appointed Sky CEO Stephen van Rooyen as non-executive director.
Blog: Options to access the EEA market after Brexit
Kieran Jones, head of insurance and partner at Weightmans, explains how insurers may continue to write business in the European Economic Area after Brexit.
Penny Black's Social World: December 2017
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ABI highlights £35bn industry contribution to UK economy
Insurers and long term savings firms paid out £160m to customers last year, the equivalent to the cost of around 700 houses.
Iain Laws joins Ardonagh to oversee health division
Jelf executive Iain Laws has joined Ardonagh Group as CEO for healthcare.
Policy Castle partners with smart home security system provider
Policy Castle has partnered with smart home security system provider, Cocoon, to provide its customers with discounted home insurance policy.
Deakin appointed deputy CEO of Ardonagh
Janice Deakin has been appointed deputy CEO of Ardonagh.
Neon appoints Tim Overton as head of pricing
Neon has appointed Tim Overton to the newly created role of head of pricing.
Blog: Insurers need to manage currency risks
George Chapman, in charge of fund and institutional sales at Afex, explains how insurers can manage currency risks after the fall in sterling following the UK's vote to leave the European Union.
My Other Life: Lee Venamore, Covéa, football referee
Venamore, regional manager South for Covéa, spends his spare time refereeing football
Cunningham Lindsey and Sedgwick are ‘complementary businesses’
Cunningham Lindsey and new owner Sedgwick are “complementary” businesses, the CEO of the claims firm said.