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Bradford men caught handling stolen car
- 13/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Anti-fraud investigators at APU Ltd have helped Police in West Yorkshire convict two men of handling stolen goods. Paul Booker (30) and Akeel Hussain (28), both from Bradford, were found in possession of a stolen Vauxhall Insignia in October last year and were in the process of dismantling it for parts when they [...] -
Miss England jailed for false claim
- 13/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A model who previously competed in Miss England and played semi-professional football has been jailed for two months after she lied to her insurance company, falsely claiming she had been injured in a car crash. Amy Laban, 25, claimed to have whiplash and demanded £3,000 compensation, whilst simultaneously [...] -
Tips for avoiding intentionally staged accidents
- 12/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
IAM is looking at how motorists can avoid intentionally staged road accidents that force insurance companies to pay out high claims. Here are IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, offers some top tips to help you stay clear of these scams. If you’re travelling through busy urban roads stay extra alert [...] -
Whiplash comeback sees insurance costs increase
- 11/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Drivers are expected to face a 15 per cent rise in car insurance costs this year due to the recent rise in fraudulent whiplash claims. Insurance executives believe unscrupulous claims management firms, lawyers and doctors have discovered loopholes in new laws that were designed to end the scandal. Industry [...] -
NW retains preferred supplier status
- 10/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
National Windscreens, the UK’s largest independently owned windscreen repair and replacement specialist, is pleased to announce that it has retained its preferred supplier contract with Amlin Insurance. Specialty insurer and reinsurer, Amlin, has worked with National Windscreens for the past three years and [...] -
Dashcam uncovered crash for cash scam
- 10/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A dashboard camera uncovered a dangerous crash for cash scam, a Manchester court heard. The on-board footage showed Audi driver Alina Khan, 30, from Oldham, brake heavily to stage an accident. She was given a suspended jail sentence at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court after admitting fraud by false [...] -
Esure premiums set to rise
- 10/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Online insurance firm Esure has said its premiums are set to rise after an increase in small injury claims. Shares in the firm fell more than 9% after half-year underlying pre-tax profits slid 21.3% to £46.5m. The drop was in part due to profits in the firm's motor insurance business falling 80.7% to [...] -
Dashcams should mean cheaper insurance
- 07/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Almost two thirds of motorists believe their insurance premiums should be cheaper if they have a dash cam fitted according to a new poll by Motorpoint. The online survey by the UK’s leading car supermarket found 68 per cent of those quizzed felt they should get a discount from insurance companies for having a [...] -
Aviva 2015 Interim results announced
- 06/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Insurance provider Aviva PLC, today announced its half year results for 2015. HY15 numbers include Friends Life from 10 April 2015, the acquisition completion date. HY14 is Aviva standalone. Profit Operating profit £1,170 million (HY14: £1,071 million) Underlying growth and Friends Life contribution [...] -
Ageas UK reports rise in profits
- 05/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Insurance provider Ageas UK, today released its half year report showing an increase on year on year profits, helped by better weather conditions and an improved Commercial result. The group reported a net profit of GBP 29.5 million compared to a profit of £25.3 million (6M 2014) and an overall combined ratio [...]