Big Data

Which? Customer Data Theft Study Highlights Cyber Risk

Which? is calling for enforcement of tough penalties for firms that fail to prevent data breaches, as new research from the consumer champion reveals the shocking scale of data theft following cyber attacks. When data […]

InsureTech

Cyber: Will The Virgin Media Data Breach Cost The Company a GDPR Fine?

About one million Virgin Media customer data records were left insecure online, meaning almost anyone could access them for 10 months, report the BBC and other mainstream media today. Although card details and bank account […]

Insurance Regulation

Will GDPR Fines Increase in 2020? Beazley Has Been Doing Some Research

With the introduction in May 2018 of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), 2019 was expected to be the year of enforcement, with regulators using extended powers to set a higher bar […]

News

Avoid Paying the London ULEZ Charge? Yes, By Miles Has an App For That

Driving through London is confusing enough without the added stress of trying to figure out whether you’ve passed through certain areas that require you to pay special fees or charges. The new By Miles app […]

News

Japan Post Execs Resign Over Insurance Compliance Issues

The latest from Reuters; The heads of Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd and two affiliates said on Friday they will resign over the improper sales of insurance policies, after the regulator announced administrative punishments against […]

InsureTech

ICYMI: Axa XL and Slice Team Up on Microsoft Cyber Security Product

OK, yes, we missed this one earlier in December, so we thought let’s get it posted now as many MS users need cyber protection from those entertaining emails alerting you that your Apple ID has […]

Liability/Casualty

ECIC Calls For Increased Awareness of Safety in Construction Sector

ECIC, the specialist insurer for electrical and mechanical contractors, is urging insurers and brokers who service the UK’s construction industry to put greater focus on supporting health and safety practices amongst contractors.  The Latest Health […]

Fraud

Are They Prosecuting Business Owners Who Dodge the Peoples Pension? Yes

This news is from the Pensions Regulator office; a government agency overseeing the Peoples Pension scheme. It’s been a long, somewhat patchy, roll-out, with lower paid and part-timers initially exempt from the scheme, but those […]