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InsurTech Futures: FCA reveals third sandbox cohort
A number of insurance firms have joined the latest wave as part of the watchdog’s innovation scheme.
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.
Hiscox creates cyber business unit
Provider makes multiple appointments with the aim to sharpen its cyber focus.
£500k Gallagher fraudster faces sentencing
Former Arthur J Gallagher claims manager James Cunnington to be sentenced in January for stealing from the broker.
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.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 10 December 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
FCA's Andrew Bailey warns passporting issue must be solved
Bailey says passporting rights are "critical" to maintaining insurance contracts after Brexit.
GRP buys bloodstock specialist
The deal to buy Anglo-Hibernian, GRP’s 12th, was for an undisclosed sum.
Covéa refreshes commercial vehicle product
The insurer said the changes were targeted to attract ‘white van man’ and would be offered to an increased number of brokers.
Whitepaper: From overseas investors to EU workers: Can the real estate sector keep the roof over our heads?
The last in a series of three whitepapers to accompany the Broker Apprentice online show.
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.
Canopius reveals homebuyer fees product
Provider says new product will be available via brokers.
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?
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.
InsurTech Futures: Arag teams up with InsurTech start-up Neos
Neos says Arag helps join up the claims process for its connected home product.
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.
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.
MGA launches wholesale cyber cover via SchemeServe
Specialist provider Cyber Assist will wholesale cyber cover on the SchemeServe online platform.