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Quizzical questions: 13 December 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Kingsbridge refutes sale discussion rumours
CEO James Twining says the broker is "currently not in a sales process" following speculation it had been in talks with Gallagher.
2019 in review: July's top stories
In July, the market was shocked by the departure of Amanda Blanc from Zurich after only nine months in the CEO EMEA role.
GRP silent as potential buyers named
Searchlight and Apax Partners are believed to be in talks with the consolidator over taking a stake in the business.
Ethos adds Hugh J Boswell as its tenth regional powerhouse
Norwich-based broker will keep its brand and brings a GWP of £22m to Ethos.
Tory broker Melanie Hampton predicts "unusual" election
The Alexander Miller MD, who is a Conservative cabinet member on Wandsworth Council, says voting patterns are changing and highlights her belief in the importance of securing a Brexit deal.
2019 in review: June's top stories
The start of Summer brought with it the revelation that now Prime Minister Boris Johnson was paid £25,540 by Biba to speak at its conference.
Saffron buys Cambridgeshire-based Stuart & Co
Deal is broker's sixth since Ethos Broking took a majority stake in the business in 2018.
Lloyd’s launches trans and non-binary inclusion guide
Market believes the guide is appropriate for insurance firms of all sizes.
Inga Beale joins Clyde & Co's board
Law firm says former Lloyd's boss Beale will have a special focus on diversity and inclusion in her new role.
Blog: Why Excess of Loss is key in the current casualty market?
Pat Wood, of Manchester Underwriting Management, digs into the importance of Excess of Loss cover amid a capacity crunch.
2019 in review: May's top stories
The top stories in May were dominated by insolvencies, run-offs, liquidations, and redundancies.
Saga appoints former Superdry and Co-op boss as CEO
Euan Sutherland replaces Lance Batchelor who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Alpha, Enterprise and Gable failures set FSCS back £276m
Organisation also expects brokers to carry out the due diligence on replacement carriers.
FCA penalties bring in £227m as crackdown on misconduct grows
Data from the regulator shows a sharp increase in the number of warnings issued to the market.
Broking success: Ketan Patel, managing director of Artemis Insurance Brokers
Building relationships: Ketan Patel, managing director of Artemis Insurance Brokers, tells Insurance Age why contacts and networks are important for winning clients and growing business
Blog: When does ‘banter’ become harassment?
Louise Lawrence and Leah Caprani of Winckworth Sherwood LLP examine how insurance firms can ensure they provide a safe working environment.
2019 in review: April's top stories
As Spring continued, communications by CEOs to the market drew the most interest from readers, including those from Axa and RSA.
PIB acquires motor specialist Cooper Solutions
Firm has provided a daily rate insurance product through PIB-owned Cooke & Mason since 2004.
In-depth - wholesale: Shrinking capacity hits brokers
Wholesale and retail brokers alike are facing a capacity crunch in some sectors
2019 in review: March's top stories
The first month of Spring was dominated by the staff poaching case between Ardonagh and Gallagher.
Yutree Insurance receives Chartered status
Firm described the award as the “gold standard” for insurance brokers.
PIB makes double acquisition announcement
Group will purchase CMR Insurance Services and Sue Smith Ltd subject to regulatory approval.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 6 December 2019
Siân Barton and Laurence Eastham discuss the week's most popular news stories, including the return of Amanda Blanc and the launch of Cuvva's new motor product.