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Fraudsters posing as ABI in claims scam
ABI warns of CMC cold-callers claiming to be from the trade body.
Insurance employee jailed for £129,000 fraud
The man was jailed yesterday for abusing his position at three different insurance companies to fund trips to Disneyland.
#insagepeople 28 - 31 August 2018
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Private equity Apollo lands Aspen for $2.6bn in cash
Deal expected to close in the first half of 2019.
Podcast: LV's Michael Lawrence on the top five stories of the week
Lawrence joins Insurance Age to discuss this week’s most read stories including Ardonagh, the CII and commissions.
Industry calls for urgent action as government publishes no-deal Brexit guidance
Experts say contract continuity is key concern as no deal scenario is described as "unthinkable" by the insurance sector.
Quizzical questions: 24 August 2018
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ABI figures show the "scale of the challenge" in fighting fraud
Industry experts say there is much do be done following ABI report that one insurance fraud per minute is detected in the UK.
InsurTech Futures: Zego partners with RSA on courier product
Start-up says pay-as-you-go product allows couriers to automatically be insured for the time they work.
Moonrock to wholesale drone cover
Specialist broker's scheme is underwritten by Hiscox.
The Blog Spot: Fighting crime
The ABI’s latest research on insurance fraud in the UK did not use the phrase “ghost broking” but it did reference a fraudster being jailed for selling fake motor insurance policies.
Insurance scams amounting to £1.3bn detected in 2017
Research from ABI reveals one insurance fraud per minute was discovered.
Ecclesiastical COR deteriorates as profits fall
Underwriting profits also down but GWP grows for first half of 2018 following “exceptional” 2017 performance.
MGAA: "Chartered status for MGAs will benefit brokers"
But MGAA chair Charles Manchester questions how many MGAs would go for the accreditation.
Allianz takes new CFO from Ageas
Fernley Dyson to replace retiring CFO Mark Churchlow.
CII targeting December 2018 for chartered MGA status
Process involves Privy Council and member approval.
Simply Business reveals losses for 2017
Online broker says loss due to costs from Travelers takeover.
#Insagepeople: 20 - 26 August 2018
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Aviva denies being on “big crusade on broker commissions”
Aviva MD of UK intermediaries, Phil Bayles, says distribution costs need to improve in the sector but denies there is a commission problem following dispute with GRP.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Siân Barton and Ida Axling chat about the most popular stories to hit the headlines.
CII aiming for “relevant and diverse” Chartered Status
CII’s Steve Jenkins says the professional body is committed to Chartered and wants it to gain momentum as it seeks to add D&I to entry criteria.
Quizzical questions: 17 August 2018
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Brokers have "heads in the sand" around succession, says Aviva's Bayles
Research from Aviva shows 9% of brokers are expected to leave the industry in the next year but only 13% of brokers have planned for their retirement.
Amazon ponders UK aggregator site - reports
Claims that the tech giant is in talks with UK insurers about the possible launch of a price comparison site hit the headlines.