Articles by Sian Barton
Sabre reports COR of 74.4%
Results for H1 show GWP drop as motor specialist prioritises profitability over volume, joins Saga panel and flags creation of temporary insurance product in H2.
PremFina gears for growth with investment in tens of millions
Investors have given the tech-led premium finance provider a cash injection in a move that sees it set to challenge Close Brothers and Premium Credit for a top three position in the UK.
Firms must respond to FCA pricing reform survey by 9 August
The watchdog, which announced new rules earlier this year, is canvassing brokers about their readiness to implement the remedies.
The Blog Spot: The Masked Broker
Will you continue to wear a mask after July 19?
Biba reports a 36% turnover slump due to Covid-19
The trade body was forced to cancel its conference last year and make redundancies but said that due to managing funds “cautiously” it was able to return a small surplus.
Police in nationwide ghost broking crackdown
Seven people were arrested following the operation by City of London Police.
Interview: Focus on service
Simon Drew and Mark Wilding lift the lid on why they left Marsh Commercial to form a new venture supported by TL Dallas.
Aston Lark adds wholesale specialist to portfolio
The broker bought London-based ES Risks for an undisclosed sum.
Brokers ordered to review client money arrangements
The Financial Conduct Authority has written to intermediaries to remind them it will fine businesses if misconduct occurs as it highlights key failings.
Aviva to invest millions in GI growth
The new UK GI CEO, Adam Winslow, highlights broker support as he flags “millions” in investment going forward as the insurer focuses on growing GI’s role within the group.
Editor's letter - July 2021
Sun’s out: Another summer of much-needed staycations beckons, but is the end of Covid-19 now in sight?
Former Brightside boss Mark Cliff joins Hiscox
He becomes an independent non-executive director alongside James Illingworth and Jane Hayes.
The Blog Spot: Action not words
In Pride month, Sian Barton says it’s good to see some action that goes beyond slapping a rainbow flag on a logo as Zego announces a policy to help trans and non-binary staff in the business.
TL Dallas takes from Marsh to launch new division
The broker has opened an office in Settle, North Yorkshire.
CII opens New Generation programme to fresh faces
The body is calling for “rising star” applicants to its 2021 programme.
Interview: Howard Lickens and Mike Edgeley
Edgeley discusses taking the CEO spot at Clear Insurance following Lickens’ decision to step aside and focus on M&A.
Wednesbury broker dies after stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of the 26-year-old who worked at Easy4Insurance/Bromwich Insurance.
Simply Business adds RSA to panel
The broker will offer RSA and More Than products to SME customers.
Editor's letter: Shake-up at insurers
Brokers are waiting to see what several high-profile moves at the big composites may mean for the sector
Government closes £10bn trade credit scheme and announces market review
The temporary measure was developed to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic as government also announces a review to ensure outcomes are good for consumers.
Marsh’s Neil Poulton appointed MD at Sagars
Founder, John Meadows, has stepped back from his leadership role at the Global Risk Partners-owned broker.
Square Pegs expands SME product range
The organisation has also become a standalone underwriting cell within Castel.
Brokerbility and Ataraxia-founder Stuart Randall sets up fresh broker service
Brokerring has been developed to encourage smaller independent brokers to grow amid a consolidated broker landscape.
Right Choice targets further deals after Bennetts buy
CEO Mike Joseph talks to Insurance Age about Bennetts, the Right Choice acquisition of the Fresh-brands and outlines his plans to grow the motor specialist.