Articles by Sian Barton
FSCS calls on brokers to help form response to Alpha failure
First time the body has requested market input in this way.
CII launches apprenticeships programme
The Aspire programme has been developed to offer purpose-built and standardised training and access to funding.
MPs concerned re whiplash reforms
Justice Committee “troubled” by the reliability of insurer fraud data ahead of secondary legislation on personal injury reform.
UK to remain in motor insurance ‘free circulation zone’
The decision means insurers will not have to issue ‘Green Cards’ when motorists wish to drive in EU member states after Brexit.
Marsh Networks teams with bank to fund member acquisition drive
The broker will work with Shawbrook Bank in order help support its network members with M&A aims.
Biba 2018: FCA pledges “perennial” client money focus
The regulator spoke at a panel session on how customers are at the heart of the broker business at the Biba conference.
Biba 2018: White pledges innovation support and attacks regulation
Conference address sees Biba commit to innovation and address the weight of regulation for the UK broker community.
XL Catlin launches leisure product
Offering designed to help protect visitor attractions against security threats and catastrophic injury claims.
David J Killen & Co ditches SSP for Applied
The business has selected Applied Systems' Digital Broker product.
One Call looks to tech to “disrupt home market”
The broker has partnered with tech provider Roost on ‘home telematics’.
Marshmallow toasts Marsh in dispute over name
Marsh had attempted to block the InsurTech start-up from using the name Marshmallow.
Liquidation recommended for CBL Corporation
Administrators say it is in the interests of creditors for the company, which is linked to Alpha Insurance, to liquidate ahead of watershed meeting.
Das launches suite of commercial products
The legal expenses insurer has also set up a quote and buy e-trade platform, Das Connect.
Gallagher's Risk Services deal first in strong pipeline
The deal is Gallagher’s first buy since it completed the integration process of Oval, Giles and Oamps.
Editor's letter - May 2018
A new chapter: There is always something exciting going on in the insurance world
RSA refreshes risk management portal
The software, RSAred, has been relaunched for brokers, customers and underwriters.
No redundancy target amid Zurich's major underwriting restructure
UK underwriting is to be “streamlined” across “centres of excellence” as the insurer makes a number of hires.
Ex-Sterling owner Nicholas Cooper launches HNW renovation MGA
The founder of Sterling has re-entered the insurance market with the MGA which can insure projects for up to £150m.
FCA outlines PI threat in FSCS review
Watchdog says plans supported on compensation limits and funding classes but respondents outlined concerns over proposed clampdown over how investment firms buy PI cover.
FCA issues warning on broker clone
The regulator warned about fraudsters using details of authorised companies to scam customers.
Primassure moves from SSP and Open GI to Applied
The Southend broker made the move following an acquisition which left it running on two systems.
Beazley adds GDPR helpline to breach product
The insurer is working with DAC Beachcroft to provide a helpline to Beazley Breach Response policyholders.
Stackhouse Poland buys Honour Point
The deal follows its acquisition of Caprica Healthcare in January.
SSP adds Pex Insure to panel
Motor MGA Pex Insure was set up by former MIB service delivery manager Byron Shepherd.