MoJ delays introduction of whiplash claims portal
The Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) decision to delay the launch of the new whiplash claims portal until 1 August has been welcomed, with claimant groups and insurers urging the government to make the most...
View ArticleSSP launches data insight tool for insurers and brokers
Insurance software company SSP has launched a new data tool to help insurers gain better insights into their own performance. SSP Intuition, powered by Amazon Web Services, provides daily access to...
View ArticleAssociation Monitor: LIIBA, CII, MGAA and ABI
A monthly round-up of updates from the major insurance industry trade associations and professional institutions. To feature in the Association Monitor, send your news to...
View ArticleDigital Risks raises funding from Compare the Market owner
Digital Risks, the insurtech providing insurance solutions to small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs), has closed its series A funding round. The $10.4 million (£8,14 million) investment round was led...
View ArticleCMS strengthens commercial capabilities
Collision Management Systems (CMS) has strengthened its commercial capabilities with the appointments of two new business development managers and a head of marketing. The appointments of Jonathan Wool...
View ArticleFenchurch Law announces 2020 broker events
Fenchurch Law has announced its next series of broker-focused regional events aimed at providing the latest insights on current insurance coverage and claims disputes issues. The Fenchurch Law coverage...
View ArticleAviva and Santander renew home and life partnership
Aviva has renewed its partnership with Santander to provide home and life insurance to customers based in the UK. First struck in 2011, the renewed partnership will see the insurer and financial...
View ArticleAon and Willis Towers Watson to combine
The combination of Aon and Willis Towers Watson is back on, with the all-stock transaction set to create a giant in the insurance brokerage business worth approximately $80 billion (£61.22 billion)....
View ArticleDavies Group completes Keoghs acquisition
Davies Group has completed its acquisition of defendant law firm Keoghs, after receiving regulatory approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The acquisition of insurance-focused top 50 firm...
View ArticleAgeas sets up supply of green car parts
Ageas has combined its salvage operation with its green car parts supply, significantly increasing its capacity for green repairs. The move will give the insurer access to tens of thousands more...
View ArticleCommunity service for man caught on CCTV injuring himself
A man has been sentenced to community service after CCTV caught him purposely banging his knee five times on a paving stone in order to make a fake injury claim. Cwrt Tarrell was sentenced at Merthyr...
View ArticleInstanda secures funding for next stage of growth
Cloud-based digital insurance platform Instanda has raised $19.5 million (£15.52 million) in funding to support its international expansion in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Existing investor...
View ArticleExamWorks UK acquires medicolegal reporting organisation
ExamWorks UK, the owner of Premex Services and Kindertons Accident Management, has added a MedCo tier 2 medicolegal reporting organisation to its brand portfolio. Target Medical, headquartered in...
View ArticleABI issues statement on business insurance and the coronavirus
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has sought to clarify the situation with business insurance and the coronavirus pandemic, following the government’s press conference yesterday. UK Prime...
View ArticleNPAI pledges to support pharmacies during coronavirus pandemic
Specialist insurer NPA Insurance (NPAI) has vowed to keep essential pharmacies open during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. NPAI is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Pharmacy Association...
View ArticleFCA issues coronavirus pandemic guidance to insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued guidance for general insurers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, with guidance outlined for travel, motor, home and private medical insurance,...
View ArticleCoronavirus pandemic impact prompts further ABI guidance
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has provided further guidance on the provision of business insurance during the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), after the UK government clarified its own...
View ArticleLIIBA appoints Richard Dudley as chair of board
The board of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA) has appointed Richard Dudley, chief executive officer of Aon’s UK Global Broking Centre, as its new chair. Dudley...
View ArticleCorinium Insurance chooses Verisk for income protection
Personal lines insurer Corinium Insurance has selected Verisk’s Income Protection Black Box to support its Pre-X Protection, a product that provides more options for customers with pre-existing...
View ArticleCoronavirus update: #BCAwards 2020 postponement
In light of the developing situation in the UK regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Barker Brooks Communications, organiser of the British Claims Awards 2020, has decided to postpone the...
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