Articles by Sian Barton
Hedge fund takes stake in Saga
Elliot has invested in the insurance and travel provider.
Victor, formerly Bluefin Underwriting, appoints John Stephenson as UK boss
Current incumbent, Paul Drake, is set to retire from his role at Marsh-subsidiary, Victor Insurance UK.
US-firm AssuredPartners buys Hettle Andrews
The move highlights the American company’s intention to develop its operations in the UK.
Lloyd’s strategy change gets market backing
The Future at Lloyd’s prospectus was launched in May and includes six “transformational” proposals.
Editor's letter - July 2019
Adapting to change: Brokers have always been responsive to the ever-changing insurance market
In person: MGAM founder and CEO Jason Anthony
From a close call with a Kray twin to setting up Oxygen, Jason Anthony explains how his career has led him to founding MGA MGAM
Aon’s Julie Page joins CII board
In a separate move members of the professional body also voted in favour of modernising its by-laws.
Lloyd’s suspends employee for “inappropriate comments” – report
Chief executive John Neal revealed a suspension had been made as the market strives to crackdown on behaviour amid reports of a sexist culture at the organisation.
Insurance Cares: IUAD teams up with the Insurance Charities
The organisations have developed a support service for people in the insurance industry who are struggling with dementia.
Tokio Marine Kiln: Figures revealed following closure of UK arm
Most recent results for Tokio Marine Kiln Group show losses for TMKI which is now being placed in run-off.
Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance to go into run-off
The Group will focus instead on Lloyd’s business through its syndicates as the move places a small number of roles at risk of redundancy.
Ardonagh’s van der Veer joins Nexus
Marc van der Veer was previously CEO of international for Ardonagh MGA GEO Underwriting.
Roundtable: Fair sharing
Short-term letting using platforms such as Airbnb is on the rise. How is the insurance sector responding?
Insurers could face fines for £4bn dual pricing "rip off"
The government is set to give the Competition & Markets Authority power to bypass the courts and fine firms that exploit loyalty.
Our History website launched by CII
The site will display insurance books and heritage items. Concern was raised about what would happen to the CII’s artefacts when it announced it was moving from Aldermanbury in 2017.
FCA warns of clone broker
Wentworth Insurance Brokers has been cloned by fraudsters.
Broker claim service “to improve” from Allianz after Bristol closure
Claims chief, Graham Gibson, insists that the closure and job cuts mainly affect personal lines as engineering and tech clients will see service improve.
Allianz redundancies continue amid claims reorganisation
The insurer is set to close its Bristol claims operation with a threat to 128 jobs as it reviews its claims business.
Premium Credit appoints former Wonga head as CEO
Tara Waite (formerly Kneafsey) is to replace exiting chief executive Tom Woolgrove.
Editor's letter - June 2019
Have a care: Insurance must do more for vulnerable customers and staff
Lamp declared in default following insolvency
The FSCS is still in the process of identifying how many UK policyholders are affected by the failure of Lamp as Now4Cover seeks replacement provider.
Aviva CFO steps down ahead of rumoured reorganisation
The announcement comes one day ahead of an investor meeting in which it is predicted new CEO Maurice Tulloch will announce a restructure.
Internal audit good practice guide launched for brokers
The Society of Insurance Broking has developed the guide which outlines regulatory rules.
Tasker completes second deal of 2019
The business bought Hobbs Broking, a Leicestershire-based firm, specialises in the life sciences and technology sectors.