Legal

Jail Time For Insurance Fraudster Who Claimed 300K

The latest case report from the City of London Police, where an unlucky guy hits the two-tier button in the UK justice system with a long stretch inside. Other fraudsters often receive suspended sentences, nobody […]

Insurance Brokers

Bridgepoint Invests in VIPR Solutions

The latest investment news from Bridgepoint for you; Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading mid-market investors, has completed a new majority investment in VIPR Solutions (“VIPR”), the leading insurance-native technology platform for Delegated Authority intelligence. […]

Insurance claims

Fish Processing Company Fined £451K After Serious Accident

The latest case report from the HSE for you; A fish processing company has been fined £451,500 after a supervisor suffered multiple fractures and two collapsed lungs when he became entangled in a palletiser machine […]

Opinion

As School’s Return from Summer, It’s Time for Homework on Solar Panels

Stephen Barnfield, a Regulatory and Insurance Partner at Forbes Solicitors, looks at whether a maturing risk profile is required for solar panels in schools. Progressive solar power The education sector is embracing solar technology in […]

News

Descartes Underwriting and Generali Extend Partnership

The latest update from Generali GC&C and Descartes Underwriting; Descartes Underwriting, the global leader in corporate parametric (re)insurance solutions for climate and emerging risks, and Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C), the business unit of […]

News

Direct Line Home Products Now Available on Comparison Sites

The latest update from Direct Line; Aviva’s Direct Line branded home insurance products are now available through price comparison websites for the first time, giving customers greater choice in how they purchase home insurance. The […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Bans Individual and Issues 742K Fine

The latest action from the FCA; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to ban Daniel Thomas from working in financial services and fine him £742,700 after finding he recklessly gave defined benefit pension transfer […]