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Eighth conviction in ‘cash for crash’ case
- 07/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A man who was part of a ‘crash for cash’ scheme which conned insurance companies out of more than £120,000 has been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud. Rajesh Kurmi of Letchworth Garden City was convicted of making a false insurance claim - one of numerous claims made by a gang of eight people between [...] -
Blockchain technology taking off
- 07/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Blockchain technology is expected to change the business landscape, but its impact the insurance industry might be more difficult to predict, according to Accenture. A blockchain is a public account of all Bitcoin transactions ever executed. It is constantly evolving as more transactions are added. However, [...] -
New year appointments at Ageas
- 07/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Ageas Insurance Ltd has confirmed a number of critical appointments, asserting its ambition to continue personal and commercial business lines success. Following Adam Clarke’s recent appointment as managing director for Ageas Retail Direct, Niraj Shah will become underwriting director for Ageas Insurance, with [...] -
UK car sales hit new high
- 07/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK car sales hit an all-time high last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It is expected to announce that a record 2.6 million cars were registered in 2015, just up on the previous record of 2.58 million set in 2003. Last year’s figures also represent a six per cent [...] -
Apprentices turn to classic
- 07/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
For the first time UK apprentices will restore a classic car from start to finish – a 1955 Series 4 Lancia Aurelia. For the first time ever in the UK a nut and bolt restoration of a classic car is to be undertaken by apprentices who are serving their time at a Shropshire company. The six apprentices are all [...] -
Workplace perks ‘pointless’
- 07/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A study from CV-Library has revealed how automotive workers believe ‘workplace perks’ are pointless and that most would rather bank the money. The job site conducted research amongst over 2,400 UK professionals this winter to determine how UK workers feel about workplace perks offered by their employers. The [...] -
VW breaks ground at CES 2016
- 06/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Volkswagen has presented two ground-breaking, progressive cars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas: the zero-emission BUDD-e van and the e-Golf Touch. The BUDD-e is the first Volkswagen concept car based on the new Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). This zero-emission van gives us a glimpse of [...] -
Irish telematics company to double size
- 06/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Dublin based telematics company, Transpoco is set to create 20 jobs in 2016 which will double its employment to 40. The expansion follows the launch of a new service designed to help Europe’s car, van and truck fleets reduce fuel, maintenance and insurance costs. The company already doubled its employment from [...] -
Chris Collings joins Markerstudy
- 06/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Chris Collings has joined Markerstudy as non-executive director. With a career at Swinton Insurance spanning more than four decades, Chris was the insurer’s longest serving employee, and brings considerable knowledge of the broking arena to his new position at Markerstudy on the board of directors. Kevin [...] -
Finance packages to power 2016 market
- 06/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Growth in the number and variety of finance packages available to private buyers is set to power the new and used car markets in 2016, predicts Glass's. In the new car sector, which will see growth in registrations of around three per cent, further finance packages will need to stimulate consumer interest and [...]