Articles by Sian Barton
FCA proposes £537.7m fee budget for 2019/20
The figure is a 2% increase on last year’s with £29m to come from general insurance mediation.
Tokio Marine Kiln’s Blundell joins Biba
Alastair Blundell takes up the newly-created position of head of general insurance.
Nick Milton to develop Pen Underwriting’s broker strategy replacing Simon Taylor
Milton has been promoted to the role of head of UK sales and distribution and will seek to grow broker relationships.
Arch buys Obelisk Underwriting
The business is to become part of the Arch UK Regional Division and follows its deal to buy Axiom Underwriting earlier this month.
Willis Towers Watson/Confused index shows car insurance premiums fall
It is the first slip after two consecutive quarters of rising premium but experts warn that there will be increases again in future.
FCA warns brokers to be ready for SM&CR
The regulator urged brokers to prepare early for the regime which comes into force on 9 December this year.
ERS sale dead as investor decides to stick with the motor insurer
Private equity owner Aquiline has completed a strategic review of the business.
Podcast: The top five news stories of the week
Which articles were brokers most interested in for the week commencing 8 April 2019?
Construction and engineering facing “capacity blackspots”
Mactavish report claims that insurance companies are reluctant to underwrite the risks in some sectors as market faces “unprecedented” tightening.
Flaxmans launches ombudsman SOS service for brokers
The service has been designed to help brokers assist clients when claims are refused.
Brokers and FSCS step in for Qudos customers following unrated insurer's collapse
The FSCS named Adrian Flux and Tobell Insurance Services as it detailed the transfer of 165,000 policies from the bust Danish provider.
Swinton performing better than expected for Ardonagh
The Ardonagh Group results showed that the personal lines broker contributed £146.3m in pro forma income.
Ardonagh losses shrink at first full year results
The business reported a total loss for 2018 of £111.6m, significant improvement on 2017's numbers.
Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
Broking success: Ashley Rogoff, managing director of Ashley Page Insurance Brokers
More than 40 years since starting Ashley Page Insurance Brokers, managing director Ashley Rogoff tells Insurance Age about how the firm expanded to the US and developed new specialisms, and discusses his work on regulation with Biba
Saga says renewal pricing strategy change “aligned with FCA goal”
The provider announced yesterday that it will offer three year fixed price insurance to customers as it seeks to increase loyalty and arrest profit downturn.
Saga falls to £134.6m pre-tax loss and pledges to change strategy amid renewal pricing row
Saga reports “disappointing” retail broking results as it claims first with three year fixed pricing for insurance via direct channels, moves away from the focus on price and changes renewal pricing.
PIB’s Q Underwriting develops property team
The property team is led by Damian Cannings and has been set up following feedback from brokers.
Insurance Cares: Liberty’s McNulty named mental health leader
Pauline McNulty is part of the InsideOut LeaderBoard which is designed to help break down the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace.
Editor's letter - April 2019
The road ahead: Recent headlines haven’t helped the image of the insurance sector
“Meat market” Lloyd’s rushes through plan to combat sexual harassment
The market indicated it would be prepared to ban offenders for life if found guilty of offending following “distressing” report.
Aviva’s ex-CEO Mark Wilson received £1.8m in 2018
Annual report reveals his pay fell compared to 2017 as new CEO Maurice Tulloch saw his income increase by just over £1m.
First Central Insurance & Technology takes CEO from Hastings
Firm denies immediate plans to list as former Hastings MD Michael Lee joins the business.
Marsh-parent raises $250m of fresh debt
The move, the second debt raise this week, is to fund its acquisition of JLT.