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Quizzical questions: 23 June 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Pen and CNA Hardy partner on new construction offering
Pen says product aims to help brokers win and retain business in competitive and challenging market.
Towergate backers complete £800m fund raising
Chase Templeton and Direct Group purchases also completed.
BBi Horsham awarded chartered status
New status places emphasis on professional qualifications and high standard of advice and service, says broker.
Queen's Speech: Insurers welcome new whiplash legislation move
Industry looks towards meaningful delivery of the reform.
Meet the techies: Paul Williams
Paul Williams, executive chairman of the JRW Group, warns brokers that fresh thinking is needed to survive in a changing world.
IGI targets regional brokers with new legal expenses insurance product
Insurer expands offering into new class of business.
Soros-backed investors launch MGA incubator
Vibe targeting start-ups and developing firms.
High Net Worth Society: Meet-up two
Read the key points from the second meeting of the exclusive High Net Worth Society.
The consultation on PPI cost the FCA over £473,000
Regulator notes that £3.2m of the £42.2m consumer communications campaign budget has been spent so far.
FCA probes travel insurance cover for cancer patients
The watchdog is seeking views from firms and looking for the reasons behind pricing differences.
CII launches new London Market qualification
Certificate is aimed at brokers, insurers and reinsurers involved in the London Market.
Coversure opens in Leeds
New branch to be run by owners of Coversure Bradford.
Travelers adds management liability to e-trade platform
The insurer said brokers can get quotes in four steps for various management liabilities.
#Insagepeople: 19 - 25 June 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Insurance Island Risks - SEIB's Suzy Middleton
The commercial director of SEIB Insurance Brokers tells all about the intricacies of broking for the equestrian community and confesses that she’s never ridden a horse herself.
FCA orders Admiral to contact customers after renewal handling failures
Insurer agrees with the regulator to contact all affected customers, following change in renewal rules from 1 April.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
A new Justice Secretary, advice on ruthlessness, the Ogden impact, an acquisition and a restructure top this week’s charts.
Quizzical Questions: 16 June 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
One Broker launches building warranty scheme
Product to be wholesaled to brokers and distributed direct to commercial clients.
Brokers will benefit from claims changes, says Allianz
Allianz chief claims officer Gibson says "significant downside" of redundancies doesn't outweigh the benefits of bringing teams together.
Das finds itself at centre of deer drama
A rogue deer startled staff in the Das Bristol office and is believed to have closed roads in the local area.
InsurTech Futures: Five insurance companies in FCA's second innovation sandbox cohort
Twenty four firms selected by the regulator.
Markel launches creative and media professions policy
Product targets freelance professionals and start-ups, as well as larger media businesses.