Legal
Hundreds of millions at stake as “wave of broker claims” predicted after Hastings tribunal win
Experts have predicted a “wave of broker claims” against HMRC potentially worth hundreds of millions of pounds following a recent decision at a First tier Tax Tribunal.
Two fraudsters ordered to pay back £376,000 after ghost broking scam
A court has granted confiscation orders against two men who were convicted for their roles in a car insurance ghost broking scheme.
Gallagher settles 2020 data breach class action suit for $21m – AM Best report
Arthur J. Gallagher has agreed to a $21m (£16.93m) settlement to a class action lawsuit in the US after a data breach in 2020, AM Best has reported.
ARAG enters new era with insurance company and law firm
Legal expenses insurance provider ARAG has completed the integration of the DAS UK brand into the ARAG business, following the acquisition made one year ago. Read this blog to find out more.
PIB files employment lawsuit against Howden
PIB Group and its managing general agent Acquinex have filed legal proceedings against Howden Group, Dual International, and four individuals in the High Court.
Spotlight: Buildings underinsurance - what can be done?
While tackling underinsurance can lead to greater levels of trust between an insurer and the policyholder, failure to take action can have significant downsides including reputational damage and even legal action.
Das UK brand exits market in Arag integration
Legal expenses insurance provider Arag has completed the integration of the Das UK brand a year on from the deal going through.
PE house invests in Biba associate member
UK-based private equity firm CBPE has made an investment in specialist insurance and commercial law firm Horwich Farrelly.
Close Brothers to launch digital commission disclosure consent solution
Close Brothers Premium Finance has announced plans to launch a new digital solution to help brokers fulfill their commission disclosure consent obligations.
Alps moves another book to AmTrust
Alps, a provider of insurance add-on policies, has moved its landlord legal expense book to AmTrust International.
People Moves: 28 October – 1 November 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
Addept signs distribution deal to bolster broker landlord offering
Addept Insurance Services has today announced an exclusive broker distribution deal with Title Guardian, a 24/7 digital anti-fraud property and identity monitoring tool.
Blog: Martyn’s Law – implications and opportunities for brokers
Legal experts Polly Sayers and Jonathan Edwards of HCR Law take an overview of Martyn’s Law sharing practical steps brokers can take as it progresses through Parliament.
My Insurance Downtime: Winn Group’s Mark Pallas
Mark Pallas, associate director and head of business development at Winn Group, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance, including how his ‘mam’s housework playlist’ informs his music tastes today, his love of boxing and why a family Sunday…
Martyn’s Law to increase demand for public liability cover – DAC Beachcroft
Martyn’s Law will have a significant impact on liability insurance, according to DAC Beachcroft partner Duncan Strachan.
Blog: Are insurance add-ons still relevant in 2024?
Julian Tomlinson, chairman of Alps, argues some insurance add-ons are more vital for policyholders today than they’ve ever been.
Arc Legal and HB Underwriting team up to tackle employer’s liability gap
Arc Legal Group has partnered with HB Underwriting to cater for the latter’s policyholders who find themselves as employers because of their care needs.
Blog: Insurance broker negligence claims
Pradeep Oliver, a partner specialising in professional negligence at law firm Cripps, shares what brokers need to know and how to minimise the risk of a claim.
Interview: Addept Group managing director Richard Finan
Addept MD Richard Finan gives Insurance Age the lowdown on his return to the market; his thoughts on changes to the MGA market in the wake of Consumer Duty; and the challenges of creating ancillary products in a post-FCA GAP intervention world.
Airbnb and holiday lettings: What to do with the staycation boom
Holiday home lettings and Airbnb have surged in popularity with many holidaymakers choosing to rent ‘homes’ rather than stay in a hotel.
BIBA business
It’s now almost six months since ARAG’s acquisition of DAS UK was completed.
A new proposition for partners
In this video, director of marketing, broker & ATE sales, Andy Talbot, and director of BTE partnerships, Jay Prosser, talk about ARAG's acquisition of DAS UK, how the integration of the two businesses is progressing and what it means for ARAG's business…
Delivering better justice
The spring is always a busy time for ARAG, but this year has been exceptional.
Ex-insurance broker jailed for pocketing £46k from bouncy castle hire companies and amusement parks
A former insurance broker has been jailed for two years, after he stole £46,125 by editing a wholesale broker’s contracts to increase the cost of premiums paid by his clients, the City of London Police have confirmed.