Articles by Sian Barton
Broker Network buys North West broker
The business will act at Broker Network’s seventh “regional powerhouse”.
Growth for Ten amid software house move
The network posted an operating profit of £316,000 for the full year 2017 as business pushes on with move to Acturis.
The Blog Spot: The right thing to do
The InsureTrek takes place next month. Siân Barton argues for the insurance world to do even more to help vulnerable customers.
Lickens reveals “race against time” in John Ansell deal
The Clear Group CEO says the business was on the clock when it bought John Ansell following ECI investment.
Zurich UK COR improves to 95.5%
GI business recovering from impact of discount rate hit as GWP stable and operating profit grows.
Ghost brokers in dock after Esure and police uncover racket
The fraudsters involved in the “elaborate” scam, which targeted minicab drivers, got suspended sentences and community service.
LV making “good progress”
Steve Treloar points to personal lines growth and highlights that the insurer has increased its number of broker partners as business moves between LV and Allianz.
LV results hit by weather claims
Profit and COR deteriorates for H1 2018 but GWP increases to £827m amid transfer of business with Allianz.
CDL launches anti-fraud syndicate
The software house has spear-headed the initiative to tackle quote manipulation and Brightside, Be Wiser, and Bedford Insurance have signed up.
JLT reveals Premier League injury bill
The cost of injuries increased 21% in the 2017/18 season with £217m paid out to injured footballers.
Brendan McCafferty takes on Brightside CEO role
The former Axa UK CEO intermediated & direct is set to replace Mark Cliff.
RSA UK posts £39m underwriting profit
COR also improved to 97.0% despite costs arising from the ‘Beast from the East’ but group results are “below ambitions”.
Robertson Low teams up with Open GI
The Lloyd’s broker, which also operates in Ireland, is looking to increase its presence for retail and wholesale markets.
Axa growth driven by commercial
Interim CEO says positive commercial performance was down to broker channel and reveals incoming CEO Claudio Gienal sees the value of UK broker market.
Axa UK & Ireland revenue grows to £2.5bn
COR improves to 97.2%.
Barbara Bradshaw steps down as Insurance Compliance Services MD
The former IIB head will take up the post of chairman at the company as Jill Hambley takes the reins.
Pukka’s commercial vehicle product added to SSP
Policy offers comprehensive cover up to £50,000 with flexible excess cover.
Lloyd’s downplays “strategic review” reports
The market is focusing on modernisation through electronic placement but denied a “deeper strategic review” despite £2bn 2017 losses and the exit of CEO Inga Beale.
Co-op Insurance for sale – reports
The insurer is said to be on the market for £300m.
NIG's policy numbers fall in first half of 2018
Insurer's GWP also declines to £205.9m as Direct Line for Business continues to grow.
Aston Lark buys Michael James
The Maidstone-based business specialises in the care sector and real estate and is the second deal this year for Aston Lark.
Markerstudy appoints Dan Fiehn as chief operating officer
Fiehn takes newly created role after joining the provider in 2011 as head of IT.
Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Arnott Marine launch wine industry product
The cover includes cargo and stock throughput.