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MIB denies blagging allegations around private investigators and injured teenagers
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has “vigorously” denied allegations in several national newspapers that it had instructed private investigators to ‘blag’ the employment histories, benefit and telephone records of an injured teenager and her friends.
Markerstudy’s Brightside bid extended
A statement to the London Stock Exchange has confirmed that the deadline for a bid by Markerstudy for Brightside has been extended until 10 September.
Kerry London appoints Nick Pay as new MD
Kerry London has appointed Nick Pay as managing director, joining from Marsh where he was senior vice president in the national corporate practice.
CDL suffers "major outage"
CDL has this morning experienced a "major outage" that could impact on all of its applications, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba questions new government flood agreement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) flood insurance consultation with concerns over a lack of cover being available for small businesses and some UK…
Time to look in the mirror
It has long been argued by the insurance industry that the public's perception of the sector has been damaged by the actions of bankers, that insurers have been unfairly tarnished by the same financial services brush.
FCA issues Axa clone warning
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about Axa clone, Axa Isle of Man.
Swinton defends private car renewal deposit scheme
Swinton has defended its use of a private car renewal deposit scheme which has been described as "questionable" by regulation experts.
Insurethebox in first broker tie-up for telematics offering
Insurethebox has teamed up with brokers for the first time to sell its policies and those of sister brand Drive Like a Girl.
Keychoice confirms LV Broker tie-up
Keychoice has partnered with LV Broker in a move which will provide the network with access to the insurer's ABC home product.
BPF warns that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs adrift
The British Property Federation (BPF) has warned that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs unable to afford insurance cover.
Howden swoops for Cardiff-based broker WPS
Howden Insurance Brokers has made inroads into the employee benefits space after securing a deal to buy broker Workplace Pension Solutions (WPS).
Roundtable (part 4): Is chartered status too exclusive and expensive?
In the fourth part of our roundtable debate on professionalism our experts discuss whether chartered status should be an exclusive club and whether attaining it is too expensive for a one-man-band
Gallaghers unveils construction hires
Arthur J. Gallagher International has unveiled a series of new specialists in its construction services division.
TEn totals 81
TEn Insurance has revealed that and has reached a total of 81 members with six new additions last quarter.
Keelan Westall unveils extra benefits for Prestige Broker Club
Keelan Westall has expanded its Prestige Broker Club by offering a range of extra new member benefits.
Midas Underwriting takes on Lorega man to boost broker service
Midas Underwriting has unveiled Jon Mainwaring as director of broker development for the south.
Hodges pleased with top-line growth
Mark Hodges, CEO of Towergate, has declared the 1% increase in gross written premium and 3% rise in income as "really important" and a "positive for the group".
Towergate bondholder report puts net borrowing at £896m
Towergate's quarterly report for bondholders has revealed a loss on ordinary activities of £11.39m for the second quarter of 2013.
L&G broker director sets sights on motor market entry
Legal & General's (L&G) broker and intermediary director Mark Holweger has set his sights on entering the motor market in partnership with brokers later this year.
Towergate posts £10m loss
Towergate has revealed a loss before tax of £9.9m for the first half of 2013.
Private investigator in Lloyd's of London blue-chip hacking claim
A private investigator who was jailed last year for his role in the blue-chip hacking storm has claimed that insurers at Lloyd's of London were among his clients, it has been reported.
Insurance claims handler jailed for £39,000 fraud
An insurance claims handler who stole £39,000 from his employer to settle pay-day loans and drug debts was jailed for 17 months at Cardiff Crown Court on 2 August 2013.
Editor’s letter - August 2013
“Here’s a wild and wacky suggestion, how about treating customers fairly not mis-selling add-on policies?”