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Grenfell Tower insurer rejects two fraudulent claims
Exclusive: The insurer of Grenfell Tower has rejected two fraudulent claims over the fire, and paid out five others.
XL Catlin's innovation team partners with AI-driven startup
XL Catlin’s international innovation team, Accelerate has partnered with Cytora, an Artificial intelligence-driven insurtech based in the UK.
Davies Group sees revenue increase 23%
Davies Group has seen revenue increase 23% to £55.1m for the year ending 30 June 2017.
Brunel Group to launch broker venture in December
Brunel Group is set to launch broker Brunel Insurance Brokers, with new hire Matt Harlin appointed as managing director.
Career Development: Claims Consortium Group is creating new apprenticeship vacancies
Property insurance claims handling firm Claims Consortium Group is creating 12 new apprenticeship vacancies at its Somerset office.
Justice Select Committee to reinstate whiplash inquiry
The Justice Select Committee has confirmed it intends to reinstate its inquiry into the government’s whiplash reforms.
Solera sells platform following Autodata merger investigation
Solera has sold a portion of its business as a result of a competitions watchdog investigation following its acquisition of Autodata.
Endsleigh appoints Paul Bolton as head of personal lines
Endsleigh has appointed Paul Bolton as head of personal lines, reporting to CEO Jeff Brinley.
Fraudsters sentenced for 'grossly exaggerated' injury claims
Two men have been sentenced for fraud after making “grossly exaggerated” injury claims worth over £80,000.
Insurance chatbot 'Meet Mia' could become a Facebook broker
Exclusive: Facebook insurance chatbot 'Meet Mia' could become a broker in future, its CEO has said.
Research: Brokers say technology hasn't improved trading with insurers
In association with start-up specialist Tallt and health insurer WPA, Post recently polled insurance brokers on their thoughts and experiences of trading with insurers, and whether technology has helped or hindered that relationship. Here Jonathan Swift…
Motor MGA Hawkwell in run-off following Ogden rate change
Exclusive: Motor managing general agent Hawkwell could close its doors at the end of March as a result of lost capacity from the Ogden rate changes.
Lonmar Global Risks hires Charles Ross as executive director
GRP-backed Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks has appointed Charles Ross as an executive director in their fine art & specie division.
AIG names ex-Novae CFO Charles Fry as reinsurance head
AIG has named former Novae chief financial officer Charles Fry as head of reinsurance, operations and transformation.
EPUL appoints Steve Lawrence as business development director
GRP-owned commercial property underwriter European Property Underwriting Limited has appointed Steve Lawrence as business development director.
Editor's comment: Time for turning
As a mother, finding a consensus that makes all family members happy is often an issue.
Interview: Tulsi Naidu, Zurich
Almost a year into her role Zurich UK CEO Tulsi Naidu talks to editor Stephanie Denton about the events of the last 12 months and how the insurer is progressing with its transformational programme.
Research: Focus on fraud
What does a Greek merchant in 300BC delivering corn on a cargo ship have in common with nearly one-tenth of today’s UK population? The answer is insurance fraud. Michèle Bacchus takes a closer look.
Top insurers join cyber insurance price comparison website
Cyber risk and incident response specialist, Storm Guidance, has created a cyber insurance price comparison website, Cyber Decider, to allow UK brokers to compare and analyse the policies that are available.