Articles by Siân Barton
CMA ruling 'good news for brokers'
Market likely to be relieved referral fees to credit hire organisations remain untouched, but Biba says findings are “not enough”.
Mixed response to CMA report
Allianz “disappointed” by motor findings but AA “welcomes” the report into competition as ABI calls it “bad news for consumers”.
CMA publishes final report on motor market
Authority cracks down on aggregators, but cannot see remedy for problem of post-accident services costs.
Footman James teams with NIG
Towergate-owned broker to work with NIG on product tailored for classic motor trade customers.
AA insurance arm sees revenue slip
Ebitda also falls as overall group operating profit goes down following IPO.
Two appointments to Gallagher Insurance Solutions
Gallagher promotes from within as Simon Pearce and Andy Tedstone takes on new roles in personal lines.
Hiscox moves away from care homes
Latest insurer to exit care home market following Ecclesiastical departure last year.
Call the cops: five most recent insurance fraud stories
Following the ABI’s fraud conference here’s our rundown of the five most up-to-date cases that attempted to hit the sector in the pocket.
Motor fraud costs brokers £1.42bn in lost premiums, says SSP
SSP data shows lost premiums due to risk manipulation are hitting sector in the pocket.
Insurers spot 3,500 fraudulent motor applications a week
Data, collected for the first time by the ABI, finds that there were 180,675 fraudulent motor applications in 2013.
Sentiment Survey now open to brokers
Share your views as Insurance Age and Ageas launch the second Sentiment Survey for 2014.
Bluefin buys RG Ford
All staff at the Chelmsford-based commercial and personal lines broker will remain with the business.
Former QBE underwriter launches weather product
New cover will be sold through brokers.
Five reasons you can’t miss Broker Expo South
Our Ascot exhibition is getting close now (25 September) and if you don’t register now you’ll be missing out, here’s why.
Broker Question Time: Ashwin Mistry Q&A
In advance of our free Broker Question Time event in Birmingham on 1 October we meet Ashwin Mistry, chairman of CII and Brokerbility, who answers a few quick-fire questions.
Close Brothers expands broker training
Premium finance firm has taken on five new recruits to support new training drive.
Sportscover and Hamilton in strategic talks
Lloyd’s insurer expected to team up with Brian Dupperrault-led Hamilton.
Bluefin appoints Spratt as sport chief in Northern Ireland
Alyn Spratt joins from Gallagher golf division.
New intellectual property broker established
Former lawyer sets up Safeguard iP to focus on patents, trademarks, copyright, design and infringement risk.
Ageas develops personal accident policy
Insurer says move will help brokers attract additional revenue from small businesses.
LV Broker grows management team
Firm adds staff from Axa, Towergate, and Midas Underwriting.
Shock moves: five times insurance transfers surprised the sector
With the football transfer window slamming shut this week we take a look at some of the most speculated about, and surprising transfers, in the insurance world.
Six years for fraudster
Business owner jailed for burning down showroom.
Kaufman buys Oval International
Acquisition will see the Lloyd’s broker rebrand under original Lochain Patrick name.