Fraud

SAS Partners Up with IFB on Anti-Fraud Strategy

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has launched its new fraud prevention platform, powered by analytics leader SAS. Using advanced intelligent management capabilities the platform will allow insurance companies and authorities to safely and quickly share information […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: County Buy Out Swinford Insurance Consultants

The County Group has concluded the purchase of Swinford Insurance Consultants Ltd (Swinford), based in Kinver (West Midlands). This is their first deal completed in 2019 which will be a transformational year. Dave Clapp, CEO […]

Administration

White Paper Highlights Problem of Outdated Payments Systems

A new white paper published by ground-breaking financial utility, Banking Circle, has identified the stealth effect outdated payments processes are having on the insurance sector.  Featuring the findings of exclusive research amongst those responsible for treasury and […]

Business

2019 Outlook: Sedgwick Looking Forward

Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, today published its “Forward thinking 2019” list, which includes major industry trends employers and risk management professionals should watch this year. In […]

Motor Insurance

New Research Finds 58% of Drivers Fail to Declare Minor Car Bumps & Dings

Motor insurance providers urgently need to create greater clarity and trust around the use of accident and claims data in pricing motor insurance policies. After conducting a study of 1500 UK motorists regarding claims reporting, […]

Insurance Brokers

Dualdrive Offers Lease Deals for UK Driving Instructors

MSL Vehicle Solutions has relaunched with a new brand – Dualdrive – and a new proposition to service the motoring needs of the UK’s driving instructor sector. Dualdrive, which is part of the Drive Further […]

Emerging Risk

Allianz Pinpoints Risk Factors for 2019

Cyber threats and changes in legislation and regulation, including concerns around Brexit are considered the top risks by UK risk experts (joint #1 with 48% of responses), according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2019. Cyber incidents […]