Opinion

Opinion: Will GDPR Will Make Life Easier For Insurance Fraudsters?

The latest from the Editor’s keyboard, on the law of unintended consequences after the introduction of GDPR. The recent announcement by the Irish government that a proposed database of insurance claimants is shelved is another […]

Insurance claims

PPI Claims Co Director Jailed, For His Part in a £2.3m Tax Fraud

The director of a PPI and Personal Injury claims call centre business, and an accountant, have been jailed after an investigation into a £2.3m tax and insurance fraud. David Buckley, aged 51, of Redwing Road, […]

Insurance Regulation

ACSO Reaction to ABI Premium Tracker Announcement

Matthew Maxwell Scott, executive director of ACSO, has criticised the ABI after the trade body issued its latest premium tracker today (29 July). He said: “The ABI’s inconsistency on personal injury is breathtaking. Today, Mark […]

Technology

Supplier News: SSP Teams Up with Peart Performance, Onyx and Rey Direct

It’s been a great start to the financial year for SSP, with a number of new clients signing long term contracts for SSP’s broking solutions – including Peart Performance Marque, Onyx Insurance and Rey Direct. […]

News

Fraud: Horwich Farrelly Helps Secure Conviction of Bus Claim Scamster

Leading public transport operator First Bus working with leading insurance industry law firm, Horwich Farrelly, has successfully secured the conviction of a fraudster who claimed to have been severely injured when a bus collided with his […]

Insurance Brokers

Markel Stakes Its Claim On UK Tech Sector with Wraparound Support

Markel, the SME-focused insurance provider, has launched its MarkelTech proposition for the rapidly expanding technology sector, stating a significant aspiration to grow its market share in this sector. The product, developed specifically for the UK’s […]

Legal

Legal: Horwich Farrelly Appoints New Partners in PI & Anti-Fraud Teams

Horwich Farrelly, the leading specialist insurance law firm, has demonstrated its commitment to people development with the appointment of its latest partners and the creation of a new associate partner position. The latest appointments follow […]