Articles by Siân Barton
Vantage-owner NSM launches second underwriting brand
First Specialty has been set-up following NSM’s buy of UK motor MGA Xpekt.
ICO to fine Eldon Insurance £60,000
The Information Commissioner also issued a notice of intent to fine Leave.EU as part of the same action and is investigating allegations that Eldon shared customer data “obtained for insurance purposes” with Leave.EU.
Markerstudy tipped as Co-op Insurance buyer
The insurer is believed to be on the market for £300m.
Zurich appoints regional broker heads
Michelle Taylor joins from RSA as head of broker market for the south east while Matt Perkin is promoted to look after the midlands, south west and Wales.
Top 100 2018 - Welcome
Positive moves: With GWP and staff numbers up on last year, the top 100 brokers reflect the buoyant market
Ensurance to offer cyber cover to UK construction sector
The specialist MGA has teamed up with Beazley and the product will be available to its brokers.
Sutton Specialist Risks and Equipsme launch wholesale partnership
The firms have teamed up with Equipsme health and wellbeing products to be distributed by the wholesaler.
County Group buys Douglas Insurance Brokers
It is the third deal for the GRP-owned business this year and has received regulatory approval.
CMA accuses Compare the Market of breaking competition law
The CMA has provisionally found that the aggregator is preventing customers from getting better home deals through use of its ‘most favoured nation clauses’.
Pukka moves into private car
Van MGA Pukka Insure has added private car to its offering with capacity provided by QIC Europe.
Ghost brokers targeting the vulnerable through social media
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and The AA have warned of a sharp rise in fraudsters focusing on victims via sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Editor's letter - November 2018
Taking the opportunity: Brokers are well placed to exploit the big changes taking place in the market
Broker Ed bought by BGC Partners
A BGC Partners subsidiary is to acquire the reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker for an undisclosed sum.
Turnover shoots up to £77.6m for Eldon
The company said investment in its brokerage brands, such as Go Skippy, helped with the 64.1% increase as expenses rise in-line with income spike.
Vantage owner, NSM, buys UK motor MGA
The company has bought Xpekt as it seeks to build niche motor business in the UK.
Miller buys Alston Gayler and Co
Alston Gayler is an independent London market broker and Miller said the move would enhance its wholesale and specialist broking capability.
Applied Net 2018: Self-serve for customers is the future for brokers
Applied’s customer experience expert Kris Hackney explains why brokers need to become truly digital and highlights how customer journeys are changing.
Applied Net 2018: Google’s Capital G has faith in brokers
Investment in Applied Systems is not a sign of disruption to come and “testament to the independent agent being strong”.
Applied Net 2018: Google takes minority stake in Applied
The tech giant has invested a nine figure sum in the software house but CEO Reid French said brokers should not be concerned about data sharing or disintermediation.
Applied Net 2018: Interview – Jeff Purdy
Jeff Purdy considers how tech platforms can keep up with the UK consolidation boom.
“Dangerous” fraudsters sentenced to 18 years after huge crash-for-cash scam
The criminal “mastermind” behind the multi-million pound cash-for-crash schemes is on the run and police are appealing for help to find him.
RSA appoints UK regions director for Commercial Risk Solutions
Lee Mooney has been promoted from the CRS Regions North business looking after brokers.
Robin Lucas steps down from Stackhouse Poland board
Lucas, who joined following Stackhouse’s buy of Lucas Fettes, will remain with the company as planned.
GRP poised to buy Risk Alliance
It is understood Global Risk Partners swept in after negotiations between the Yorkshire-based broker and Broker Network broke down.