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Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in insurance awards sex assault case
Daniel Wilkinson has been cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
Intelligence: Raising the AR bar
The insurance industry should not kid itself that it has no issues in its use of appointed representatives but, according to specialists, the FCA consultation should not strike fear into well-run businesses, writes Emmanuel Kenning.
Insurance awards groping allegations are ‘crazy’ says accused broker boss
Ex CGI commercial director Daniel Wilkinson has denied sexually assaulting a woman at an insurance industry awards celebration and labelled the complainant “opportunistic”.
Insurance HR director wanted alleged sexual assault brushed ‘under the carpet’, court told
In the second day of Daniel Wilkinson’s trial for alleged sexual assault, the court heard from a witness that CGI's HR director had suggested staff needed to brush accusations against the senior boss “under the carpet”.
Somerset Bridge and Leave EU appeals against ICO penalties come to an end
Somerset Bridge and Leave EU’s appeals against penalties imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office in 2019 have come to an end, the former withdrawing its appeal while the latter's was dismissed after it failed to attend a hearing earlier this…
Inspire liquidators allege bounce back loan and record keeping issues
Andrew Fender, partner at Sanderlings, acting as liquidator of Inspire Insurance Service, has flagged concerns around cash, bounce back loans and record keeping in its first annual report on the insolvent business.
Court hears former broking boss 'grabbed' woman's bottom and crotch at insurance awards
Former CGI commercial director Daniel Wilkinson has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a woman at an insurance industry awards dinner.
Blog: The key ingredients for successful M&A
Prodinity CEO and founder Theunis Viljoen looks at how best to achieve post-acquisition value following a merger or acquisition.
High Court rules Marshmallow breached Toba and misused Mulsanne's confidential information
Marshmallow breached its obligations under a terms of business agreement with Mulsanne and misused Mulsanne’s confidential information in preparation to launch its own insurance company in January 2021, the High Court has ruled.
Briefing: Is the cooling off period a lie?
I recently had to renew my motorhome insurance. I have my policy with a broker as I view it as slightly more complicated than my car insurance.
Ashwin Mistry steps down as chair of Brokerbility and Brokerbility Holdings
Ashwin Mistry will be stepping down as executive chairman of Brokerbility and Brokerbility Holdings on 1 March, The Clear Group has confirmed.
Four-day work week a 'natural step' for motor broker Igo4
Car insurance broker Igo4 has adopted a four-day working week, saying that it made the change out of a strong preference on the part of staff for flexible working that has been emphasised during the pandemic.
PIB fine-tunes management structure as it sets sights on rapid Europe expansion
PIB Group has made a number of changes to its management structure in anticipation of accelerated growth during the course of 2022.
Partners&’s Phil Barton calls for a new commitment to giving quality advice
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s business interruption ruling, brokers must now ditch the transactional practices of the past for an advice-led approach to rebuild the marketplace’s reputation, argues Phil Barton, CEO of Partners&.
Brokers defend record amid insurance probe into 'failing' market for flats and tower blocks
Amid regulatory scrutiny brokers have accepted there are insurance challenges for flats but sought to defend their role when approached by Post.
Aubert appointed CEO of Howden France
Howden has appointed Nicolas Aubert as CEO of its operations in France as the broker continues to expand its European platform.
Gallagher enters motorcycle and motorhome space with first acquisition of the year
Gallagher has acquired Devitt Insurance Services marking the group’s entry into the motorcycle and motorhome space.
Abacai’s Day Insure pursued for £500,000 plus by M&A advisory firm
Financial advisory firm Imas is seeking at least £500,000 from Day Insure in a suit that has revealed Aviva, PIB, Pikl, Sabre and Vantage were all in the frame to buy the broker.
FCA issues fair value warning amid government's flats insurance review order
The Financial Conduct Authority has written Dear CEO letters to insurers and brokers, putting pricing models, product fair value and commission in the spotlight after the government ordered a review into the "failing" insurance market for leaseholders.
Michael Gove orders review into ‘failing’ insurance market for leaseholders
The government has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to start a probe into the “crippling costs” of insurance premiums for residents of blocks of flats as it hit out at the current unacceptable situation.
FCA lacks ‘precision’ and regulators need greater accountability, inquiry hears
London Market trade body representatives have told a Lords’ inquiry that the regulator’s ‘one size fits all’ approach to insurance must change and more accountability is needed.
Brokers fear market may later realise it has 'sleepwalked into irrelevance' as Lloyd's mulls HQ move
London Market participants have voiced concerns over the future of Lloyd’s of London as it considers whether to remain in its City of London headquarters.
Biba calls for IPT cut to 10% with 2022 manifesto launch
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the government to cut Insurance Premium Tax to 10% in the next budget and pushed for targeted relief for three areas.
Biba takes aim at weight of regulation and broker FSCS costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has put regulatory and Financial Services Compensation Scheme reform in the crosshairs as it called for a cut in insurance premium tax in its manifesto.