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£500k Gallagher fraudster faces sentencing
Former Arthur J Gallagher claims manager James Cunnington to be sentenced in January for stealing from the broker.
In focus: Are you digitally able and willing?
Optimising your website for mobile might be the minimum operating requirement, but there is a lot more to explore when it comes to the digital broking systems available today
Howden-owner Hyperion sells stake for £298m
In addition to this sale the business is also looking to raise £224m in additional capital as it looks to support global growth strategy and deals in the pipeline.
News analysis: Has Amazon let the cat out of the bag?
Online job ad reveals tech giant’s ambitions in insurance, but speculation is rife about the shape disruption could take
FCA's Andrew Bailey warns passporting issue must be solved
Bailey says passporting rights are "critical" to maintaining insurance contracts after Brexit.
Martyn Denney joins Aon
Former Marsh head of networks takes up MD role for Aon’s affinity business.
In focus: It’s only dinosaurs that don’t do digital
It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the growing importance of technology, but brokers don't have to adopt an 'all or nothing' approach
GRP buys bloodstock specialist
The deal to buy Anglo-Hibernian, GRP’s 12th, was for an undisclosed sum.
Opinion: Chris Hanks on protecting the insurance sector's reputation
Keeping an eye on insurance: The insurance sector needs to learn how to say no and to protect the industry’s reputation, says Chris Hanks
Broking success: Square Mile’s directors David Garrad and Dominic D’Inverno
The extra mile: In under 10 years, Square Mile’s directors David Garrad and Dominic D’Inverno have grown the business into an award-winning broker
Broking break: Your Top Five
This week's most read stories include FCA spending, Coversure's results, the Marsh rebrand of Bluefin and an Open GI deal with Brightside.
Quizzical questions: 1 December 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Biba sends warning on Ogden rate decision delays
The warning comes after the Justice Committee said more evidence was needed before the government can make a decision on how the rate should be set.
Phil Barton – the Jelf and Bluefin rebrand Q&A
The Jelf CEO tackles rebranding offices, the potential for closures, client communication and why it chose Jelf over Bluefin for its name.
Schemes Conference: Market outlook
Brokers from Bollington, SEIB and Magnet Insurance debate how the market is set to develop in 2018.
Broker Apprentice 2017 Episode 5: The winner is revealed
The six candidates face one to one interviews with Axa Insurance CEO Brendan McCafferty as he makes his decision – who do you think will win?
Top 100 Independent Brokers 2017
This year's Top 100 reveals many reasons to be cheerful
Coversure reveals 7.9% rise in turnover for year to March 2017
Group CEO Bob Darling pleased with results as profits and GWP also increase.
Insurance Cares: When complying can be rewarding
Tim Ryan, chairman at Ryan's, discusses the benefits of protecting vulnerable customers and urges brokers to change their thinking.
Schemes Conference: Opportunities and challenges
Ecclesiastical’s corporate director Tony Fletcher outlines how GDPR is a key challenge for schemes brokers and discusses the opportunities that lie ahead for the market.
Bluefin rebrand “inevitable”, say experts
Brokers say bringing Jelf and Bluefin together under one name is part of integration process.
Simply Business promotes David Summers to UK CEO
Newly created role follows broker's move into the US after it was bought by Travelers earlier this year.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace aims to raise £150,000
Broker launches crowdfunding round with the goal to hire more staff.
Marsh rebrands Bluefin as Jelf
The rebrand is set to begin in 2018 but the Bluefin name will continue to be used for Bluefin Network and Bluefin Sport.