Legal
Biba 2015: Biba and Mactavish launch Insurance Act 2015 guide
Experts to explain the implications of the Act to brokers at the Biba Conference.
Brokers warned to protect client data
Ruling means there is no longer a need to show financial loss to claim compensation following data breach.
Gallagher and Ross agree on speedy trial in July
Judge approves trial against all three defendants commencing in July.
Gallagher takes David Ross to court
Broker confirms it's taking legal action against former boss Ross, Mark Mugge and Chris Keey.
Allianz develops legal negligence product
Product designed to enable consumers and businesses to take action agains negligent law firms.
Intelligent Insurance makes deal with Arc Legal
Arc Legal to provide new specialist home insurance broker with legal expenses scheme.
Experts advise brokers to prepare for the Insurance Act
The Act has received Royal Assent and will become law in autumn 2016.
Wood swaps IFED for Hastings Direct
New recruit to lead specialist investigation team at the insurer.
Industry welcomes forthcoming Insurance Bill
Legal update to 1906 legislation to cover disclosure, warranties and remedies for fraudulent claims
Cannabis farmer jailed for insurance fraud
Essex-based electrician found with £14,000 of cannabis plants at his home when arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud.
The Insurance Bill: What brokers need to know
Terry Renouf, partner at law firm BLM, picks out some key points from the Insurance Bill, and outlines some of the details brokers need to know about.
Biba launches legal helpline for members
New service comes in partnership with Abbey Legal Protection.
Fraudster given ten months suspended jail sentence
A con-artist has been convicted of two counts of fraud after staging two separate accidents.
Cyber a huge market for UK expertise
Insurers are working with the government to tackle cyber crime.
Lords appoints special committee on Insurance Bill
Committee has called for evidence on the Bill.
Jailed 'ghost broker' ordered to pay back nearly £50,000
Fraudster to pay back money made through motor insurance scam.
Kennedy's CEO Guy Stobart to step down
Stobart said it is time for new challenges after five years in the role.
Axa wins Ted Baker theft claim
High Court rules in favour of the insurer after long running legal battle.
Profits up at Arc Legal
Turnover and policy count rise at provider.
IFED arrests two people suspected of impersonating insurance policyholders
The two employees are suspected of fraudulently obtaining information from an insurer.
Das suspends CEO
Paul Asplin suspended on full pay following second internal audit.
Legal changes lead to fewer third-party motor insurance claims
Third party injury claims drop by 10%.
Investigation into FCA completed, claims report
Personnel at FCA given opportunity to see report's findings.
Rentguard and Towergate in commission legal dispute
Dispute has reached the stage of documents being filed at High Court.