This month in Post: Prizes, proposals and pledges
This month began with a bang as the annual British Insurance Awards highlighted the talent in the sector in 1950s style, with industry stalwart John O’Roarke being handed the Achievement Award.
See all the winners and the photos from the BIA 2018.
Also this week, Aviva faces claims it ‘ripped off’ its dashcam app idea from a start-up; the Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on
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