Fraud

Fraud: Griffin Law Warns on HSBC Text Scam

UK workers are being targeted by a new SMS phishing scam designed to trick victims into handing over details of their HSBC bank account. The scheme, uncovered by litigation specialists Griffin Law, begins with a text message […]

UK Economy

Car Safety: End of MoT Extension Welcomed By Repair Website

The early cancellation of the government’s six-month MOT extension scheme has been welcomed by the comparison site, BookMyGarage.com. Karen Rotberg, co-founder of the site, had called for an end to the extension and hailed the […]

News

Saga & Staysure Boldly Go into Covid-19 Cover – Includes Cruise Holidays

Saga has announced that treatment abroad for Covid-19 and repatriation to the UK will be included as standard as part of its travel insurance policies for all trips from 1st June. Saga has added the cover […]

UK Economy

Aegon Warns on Financial Scammers Targeting Savers & Investors

Almost 3 million people in the UK have fallen for a financial scam after being approached by a fraudster since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, according to Aegon’s survey into the behaviour of savers […]

Insurance Brokers

Be Wiser Joins The Quotezone Massive

Be Wiser, one of the country’s leading independent insurance providers, has signed a new partnership agreement with Quotezone.co.uk to join the price comparison site’s van insurance and home insurance panels. The Be Wiser Insurance Group, […]

News

Fake Corona Map Apps, Websites & More. CFC Highlight Cyber Dangers

CFC, the specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, has said that its in-house cyber claims team is seeing COVID-19 cybersecurity scams that businesses are facing as they adapt to the new normal of […]

Global insurance trends

Outsystems Low Code Platform Chosen by Local Authorities in Portugal

OutSystems announced the launch of the Integrated Management Platform that facilitates resource sharing across 18 municipalities in Portugal. The Lisbon Metropolitan Area, the Lisbon City Council, Deloitte, Hi Interactive, and OutSystems all partnered on the successful […]

Insurance claims

Corona Fraudsters Are Keeping Busy During Lockdown

The ABI is warning people to be on their guard against scammers looking to cash in on the financial hardship that Coronavirus is causing for many families and firms. Fraudsters could offer bogus insurance products […]