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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.
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Eastwood and Partners closes Halifax office
Yorkshire-based broker opened branch in January last year.
Axa revamps SME D&O offering in face of legal aid cuts
Provider will cover investigation costs and claims for SMEs.
New intellectual property broker established
Former lawyer sets up Safeguard iP to focus on patents, trademarks, copyright, design and infringement risk.
Temple Legal awarded injunction against ex-underwriting director
Provider pursued former employee for attempting to use confidential data and poach clients.
Changes to solicitors’ PI insurance limits delayed
Reduction in minimum cover rules will not be in place by October renewal season.
Crash fraudster sentenced to four years
‘Cash for crash’ ringleaders get custodial sentences following involvement in 83 collisions.
‘Ghost broker’ jailed after car insurance scam
Man goes to prison for selling invalid motor cover.
Three convicted for crash for cash scam
Group was involved in 83 collisions.