Articles by Sian Barton
Brexit: FCA confirms extension of the Temporary Permissions Regime deadline
The deadline has been revised after originally being set for 28 March 2019.
Martyn Holman joins Banks-owned Eldon Insurance board
The former Brightside CEO has been appointed as an NED alongside Sir Mark Boleat as chairman.
Mactavish names all British Steel insurers
The insurers on the panel have been revealed as the insolvent business seeks to recoup a £30m rejected claim.
Mactavish chases “ultimate failure” £30m British Steel claim
Mactavish pursues Zurich, Liberty and other insurers but praises brokers involved in the case as insolvency places providers at risk of damages claim.
BGL launches new short-term motor insurance brand
It is the first on-demand product from the distributor and offers customers policies for between one hour and 30 days.
Investors value Ardonagh at £1.9bn
Madison Dearborn Partners and HPS Investment Partners have bought more shares in the business.
Aston Lark on cusp of £320m Goldman Sachs investment
The long-rumoured deal is believed to be set to conclude in the next few days.
Biba and Pool Re launch guide to terrorism insurance
The organisations have worked with the government to develop the guidance.
Acturis adds Fenchurch Law expands broker service
Brokers on the software house can now use the service in the event of an insurance dispute.
Specialist broker Acquis undertakes Dunedin-backed MBO
The move follows Dunedin’s 2016 investment in Kingsbridge.
CII reports tiny narrowing of gender pay gap
The organisation analysed data reported to the government by insurance firms, including brokers, but improvement is less than 1%.
Hiscox launches compliance, fraud, and reputational risk cover
The features have been added to the provider’s existing Security Incident Response product.
Biba adds escape of water tech system, Waterlock, to schemes
The technology is available on the escape of water and residential distressed risk schemes.
Finch Insurance Brokers reports increased turnover
Mike Latham said the business is on track to achieving 2020 goals as it looks to ICB merger.
Gap and warranty insurance added to i-Wonder
Ray Vincent’s software platform is keen to speak to brokers active in the gap and warranty space.
Video: How can brokers use client relationship management services?
Aviva client relationship manager, Domini Bucknell explains how brokers can use CRM services in the mid-market space.
RSA rebadges Global Risk Solutions practices
It has has launched five industry practices within its GRS business as it takes practice leader from JLT.
AIG Europe moves back into profit
The business underwent a restructure in 2018 in preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU.
McGinn details Allianz commercial redundancies
The business has proposed to close two branches and make 97 people redundant.
GRP’s Cavendish Munro buys PI broker
Professional Insurance Agents is the first deal for Cavendish Munro since it was bought by Global Risk Partners in 2016.
Allianz puts 97 roles at risk of redundancy amid branch closures
The provider has proposed closing its Woking and Luton offices but McGinn stressed the business remains committed to brokers.
Lloyd’s reveals strategy change
The aim is to simplify access to the global insurance market and reduce the costs of doing business at Lloyd’s.
Editor's letter - May 2019
Setting the questions: Cyber, RSA’s new CEO, and Boris Johnson are in the spotlight this month
FSCS confirms final levy for 2019/20 at £532m
The amount is £16m more than the organisation forecast it would be back in January and relates partly to “continuing costs in some historic insurance failures”.