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Ex-insurance employee given suspended sentence for fraud
A former City insurance employee who made six sham insurance claims for designer goods and gadgets has been handed a suspended jail term and ordered to repay tens of thousands of pounds to his victims at the Old Bailey.
ABI speaks out against FCA survey results
The Association of British Insurers has hit back against the findings of a report by the Financial Conduct Authority on the relationship between insurers and small and medium enterprises.
Hatton Garden raid loss unlikely to be known for some time
The true scale of the Hatton Garden jewellery raid is unlikely to be known "for some time", according to Cunningham Lindsey's high net worth specialist Simon Willsmer.
Social media marketing must be 'authentic', warns Facebook boss
Social media can be a valuable marketing tool for businesses but must be reflective of their identity to truly resonate with customers, according to Facebook’s UK head of financial services.
On the soapbox: Uncertain times for insurance NEDs
These are uncertain times for senior non-executive directors in the insurance sector as the regulator tightens its grip, says Tom Bell of Hardwicke.
Generali unveils German repositioning
Generali has embarked on a strategic repositioning of its operations in Germany that it hopes will enhance the company's competitive position there.
Zurich on acquisition hunt with £1.9bn excess capital
Zurich Group has $3bn (£1.9bn) in excess capital it intends to spend by the end of 2016 either through merger and acquisition activity or return of capital to shareholders.
Livestock on pavements law could hold up driverless car trials
Government lawyers are looking to redraft the Highways Act 1835 to allow the trails of driverless cars to proceed.
FCA approves Quindell professional services arm sale
The Financial Conduct Authority has approved the £640m sale of Quindell's professional services division to Australian law company Slater & Gordon.
FCA review finds claims service not working for SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority review of insurance claims handling for SMEs has found the claims service is not consistently working in the interests of many businesses, resulting in a poor claims experience.
Fundamental changes to Medco ruled out despite early criticism
The Ministry of Justice is said to be reviewing Medco’s integration but will not consider a major overhaul amid criticism from law firms over the whiplash portal’s performance in the six weeks since its inception.
S&P grants Ageas A- rating with a positive outlook
For the first time since it withdrew its public information ratings in November 2014, Standard and Poor's has assigned Ageas an interactive rating of A- with a positive outlook.
Claims portals show drop in new claims
All Ministry of Justice claims portals registered double digit reductions in the number of new claims submitted over the first three months of the year, after several months of consecutive increases.
Europe C-Suite: Renewable energy
RSA's Brendan Reed explains why UK insurers have a role to play in helping the country realise significant economic benefits from understanding the risks associated with renewable energy.
Xchanging launches TPA adjusting service for London market
Outsourcing provider Xchanging has launched a new global third party administration adjusting service in the London market.
Hastings sees increases in first quarter GWP and revenue
Hastings has posted a 23% increase in gross written premiums for the first quarter of 2015, as well as a rise in the number of customers on its books.
Barriers to entry for brokers still too low, claims Biba deputy chair
Barriers to entry for the insurance broking industry remain too low, according to British Insurance Brokers' Association deputy chairman and Una Alliance director Tim Ryan.
Amlin celebrates ‘good start' to 2015
Amlin has reported a "good start" to 2015 for the first three months of the year.
Post magazine – 21/28 May
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS or Android App Edition on the App Store or Google Play respectively or read the Post Digital Edition online.
RSA completes China sale
RSA has completed the sale of Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
RSA social media head Simons exits
RSA group social media head Ian Simons is to leave the business in June to pursue an external opportunity, the insurer has confirmed.
Wunelli boss Searles steps down amid 'record year'
Wunelli managing director Penny Searles has walked away from the telematics provider to pursue “other opportunities outside of the organisation”.
ICAB launches digital information portal
Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has launched a digital information portal to aid both claims handlers and policyholders with the details of their claims.
Aviva's commercial business gains CII chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute has granted chartered insurer status to Aviva’s commercial business.