Articles by Jen Frost
Criminal who stole Audatex data ordered to pay £25,500
Mustafa Kasim, who was sentenced to six months in prison in November for stealing data from Audatex, has now been ordered to pay a confiscation order of £25,500.
Arron Banks’ Eldon adds appointed representative
Exclusive: Eldon Insurance has made recently incorporated company Lysander Legal Protection an appointed representative.
Confused appoints ex-Wonga exec as COO
Confused has hired Stephen Dukes, former boss at the Commuter Club and Wonga, as its chief operating officer.
Half of industry growth over next five years to be driven by M&A, say insurers
A majority of insurers believe that mergers & acquisitions will drive more than half of the growth in the industry over the next five years, research by Deloitte has found.
Aviva's Neos hopes to double UK customer base by year end
Neos intends to double its UK direct customer numbers this year, amid international expansion plans and the launch of an add-on product for the UK market.
Revealed: Leaked emails show Ecclesiastical staff using 'callous' language over child abuse claims
Ecclesiastical claims handlers suggested a child abuse survivor could be “bought off” for a modest sum, according to a cache of emails obtained by Post.
This week in Post: 25 years of the British Insurance Awards
This week the best and brightest in the insurance community gathered in the Royal Albert Hall for the 25th British Insurance Awards.
Clone broker warning issued by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of an unregulated clone broker operating in the UK.
Gefion ordered to not expand business until it injects more capital
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has ordered Gefion to not expand into new territories.
Direct Line’s David Baker to join Axa UK as CRO
David Baker, Direct Line Group director of group compliance, is joining Axa UK & Ireland as chief risk officer.
Markerstudy acquires Smart Driver Club Insurance
Markerstudy has bought telematics broker Smart Driver Club Insurance.
Biba board appoints Batty and High
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has made two key board appointments, as Aon's Julie Page steps down from her deputy chair role.
Spanish private health body hits out at ‘possible systemic fraud’ in UK travel insurance
The Spanish Private Health Alliance hit out at “possible systemic fraud” committed by British insurers offering problematic medical cover within travel policies.
Saffron managing director Dave Beswick to step down
Dave Beswick, managing director of Saffron Insurance, will leave the broker at the beginning of next year.
Zurich names Amanda Blanc's successor
Alison Martin has been appointed Zurich CEO EMEA and bank distribution, following Amanda Blanc stepping down after nine months in the role.
Aviva’s broker community picks up 1400 members in nine months
Aviva has so far picked up 1400 members for its broker community, which it launched last October.
Premfina and Close Brothers to continue funding Gefion premiums after Premium Credit pulls out
Premium finance providers Premfina and Close Brothers will continue funding Gefion premiums following the unrated insurer’s tussles with the Danish regulator, as Premium Credit pulls out.
Lawyers predict influx of child sexual exploitation cases following Supreme Court ruling
Exclusive: There will likely be an uptick in child sexual exploitation cases following a Supreme Court judgment, lawyers have warned.
Zego enters France and Belgium following $42m raise
Zego has struck up a deal with e-scooter start-up Dott, which will see it enter the French and Belgian markets for the first time.
CRL deadline to transfer Alpha policies pushed back again as talks continue
CRL is making “good progress” in talks to move its Alpha policyholders over to another insurer and has seen its deadline pushed back.
AA share price tumbles after investor reduces stake
Share prices for the AA fell this morning, following investor Woodford Investment Management significantly reducing its stake in the business.
Danish regulator disputes Gefion’s reported 130% solvency ratio, dropping it to 105%
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has pegged Gefion’s solvency ratio as just 105% at May 2019, rather than the 130% the company has claimed.
R&Q and Phoenix terminate insolvent debt joint venture
Randall & Quilter and Phoenix Asset Management Partners have ended a joint venture deal to acquire reinsurance debt in insolvent estates.
Scammers used UK General's name to target unwary consumers
A clone firm has been masquerading as UK General, the Financial Conduct Authority has warned.