Solihull broker Carl Burns was given a year's suspended sentence in Birmingham Crown Court on Friday for his part in a Porsche insurance scam.

The director of City Underwriting Agencies had already pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to obtain £62,000 by deception from Wellington Motor Policies and one count of attempting to obtain £62,000 by deception from Royal & Sunalliance.

After his appearance, Burns said he wanted to put the case, which he blamed on an administrative error, behind him.


The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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