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Review of 2017: January
We look back at the biggest stories this year with January featuring Axa and Bluefin, Towergate and a big ICO fine for an insurer.
Broking break: Risky business
We face up to a radical change in this month's cartoon
Broking break: And finally
George Pinner has a hidden talent, Neal Lumb explains how he got into insurance, meet Sherlock the Cocker Spaniel and Eddie Ferrao gets put on the spot
Saga confirms 100 redundancies
The insurance and travel business said the changes would enable it to invest in further growth as it issues trading update.
In focus: Digital transformation – what it means for the insurance industry
Technology is transforming the business of insurance
The FCA fines Bluefin £4m
Regulator says broker failed to manage conflict arising from being owned by Axa in 2011 to 2014.
Deakin takes deputy CEO role at Ardonagh
She will still have oversight of distribution but her new role will enable her to have a more strategic role within the Ardonagh Group.
Hyperion has "lots of deals in the pipeline", says David Howden
Hyperion CEO says investment by CDPQ will take broker to the "next stage of growth".
Opinion: Mark Cliff on the outlook for 2018
Reasons to be cheerful in 2018: Brokers are in a great position to prosper over the next 12 months, even if the wider economy flounders, says Mark Cliff
Marsh to resume control over Norwich support services from Capita
Arrangement will see 550 Capita employees join Marsh's existing staff in its Norwich office.
£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.