Colwell joins insurance group to lead expansion drive
Former Media Octopus and LBM chief Andrew Colwell has become the first ever managing director of independent life insurance broker…
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Half of UK firms failing to protect data ‘Crown Jewels’
Data may be the new oil but half of UK bosses are willing to see it slip through their fingers…
ICO loses Hiscox legal action after defendant falls ill
The Information Commissioner’s Office has lost its landmark legal action against insurance firm Hiscox – brought over the company’s alleged breach…
Hiscox faces landmark trial over data protection breach
UK insurance company Hiscox is facing an unlimited fine in a landmark court case brought by the Information Commissioner’s Office,…
Admiral Insurance hit by big data discrimination claims
The insurance industry’s use of big data analytics to set premiums has come under fire after an investigation found that…
Simply Business revamps online hub with Start Design
Simply Business, the specialist firm which has helped over 425,000 small businesses find the right insurance, has overhauled its online…
ASA slams the brakes on ‘reckless’ Aviva safe driving ad
An Aviva campaign – starring former Formula One driver David Coulthard – which was designed to attract “safer drivers” has…
Swinton brings in Jaywing for cross-channel analytics
UK insurance broker Swinton Group has signed a deal to implement Jaywing’s digital tracking technology, Almanac, in a move designed…
Royal & Sun Alliance data gaffe fuels £150,000 fine
Royal & Sun Alliance, the insurance giant which claims to have been “protecting individuals, families, and businesses from uncertainty for…
Insurers off the hook as FCA rules out big data probe
City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority has shied away from a full inquiry into the use of big data by the insurance…