Legal
ICO court case against Hiscox collapses
Insurer had been accused of breaching the Data Protection Act 1998 and could have faced an unlimited fine.
Marsh accused of trying to squash Marshmallow name by InsurTech start up
Company planning to launch with motor insurance in 2018.
The Blog Spot: Accelerate now to stay in the game
Ida Axling discusses the impact of driverless vehicles on the motor insurance industry and why brokers should act now.
Towergate sued by founder Peter Cullum
Sister title Post reveals that the case relates to money lost because of allegedly poor financial advice.
Insurance sector "still in the game" to cover driverless cars
But regulation around autonomous vehicles needs to change, says LMA's David Powell.
Ex-AA executive chairman Bob Mackenzie takes company to employment tribunal
Firm says it will will "robustly defend any action" after Mackenzie was fired for gross misconduct.
Review of the year: August 2017
Losses at Ageas Retail, Kanye West, bribery offences and the deal between Allianz and LV hit the headlines in August.
Review: Household help
Horizon (UW) Longitude – MNW household
Management: Relocation, relocation, relocation
How can businesses handle relocation with their employees? Peter Done explains how to orchestrate a successful office move
GDPR a real concern for brokers
Brokers urged to implement change now or risk heavy fines.
Broking break: Your Top Five
Deals, bribery offences, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kanye West hit the headlines this week and make up the five most popular stories.
Lloyd's syndicates file counterclaim in Kanye West $10m insurance claim
Insurers file countersuit to rapper’s demand for payout for cancelled dates, saying it has found discrepancies in his medical history.
Ogden decision to be published on Thursday
The government's response follows the consultation on how the discount rate should be set in the future.
InsurTech Futures: Risk v Reward – how brokers can get the most from InsurTech
CMS partner Ian Stevens discusses opportunities and legal obligations for brokers in InsurTech.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
A new Justice Secretary, advice on ruthlessness, the Ogden impact, an acquisition and a restructure top this week’s charts.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
A real spread of topics has captured the attention of brokers over the past week. Management reorganisations, opinion on Ogden, products, court cases and debt make up the list.
Gallagher versus Portsoken court case settled
Legal spat focused on confidential information from Agent Assure’s database and Dallas Kirkland business.
Blog: Comply with GDPR or risk a £17.5m fine
It’s one year until GDPR data regulations are fully in force. Data expert Steve Sands of Synectics Solutions explains what this means for brokers and urges them to act now.
ABI reveals its preferred new discount rate framework
Trade body calls for break from linking to one investment asset and that a panel of experts be brought together to help set future rates.
Horwich Farrelly closes claimant arm
Business confirms new strategy focusing on defendant work as it reports increase in annual turnover.
ABI supports shelving of whiplash reforms ahead of general election
Government opts not to force through prison reform Bill before 8 June.
Ghost broker sentenced to pay back £253,000
Fraudster made £253,000 from selling fraudulent car insurance policies to over 50 people in Bradford.
Brolly reveals new logo after dispute with Travelers
The insurance app was forced to redesign its umbrella logo following legal threats from the insurer.
Flaxmans and PKF Littlejohn team up on dispute resolution
Firms claim Crusader offering will “revolutionise” insurance and commercial dispute resolution.