Articles by Siân Barton
Ed appoints broking CEO
The move follows its acquisition by BGC Partners in October.
Gauntlet opens southern hub
A former Wrightsure associate director has joined the Gauntlet team to head up an Essex office focusing on bus and coach insurance.
Beazley launches cyber and data breach response portal in UK
It adds to its cyber proposition and is aimed at the broker channel.
Call for evidence on discount rate setting welcomed
The Lord Chancellor has asked for experts to contribute to a review of how the Ogden rate is set with a final decision predicted by May 2019 as the industry hopes it may settle around 1%.
Gallagher buys Pavey Group
The deal follows Michael Rea’s promise that Gallagher would have another acquisition finalised before the end of 2018.
The stats: December 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index
The stats for the third quarter of 2018 presented a mixed bag, with some star showings when compared to quarter three of 2017
Statutory pre-tax loss of £20m for GRP
However Mike Bruce points to 4% organic growth and suggests the business is on track to buy “double digit” businesses, including MGAs, in 2019.
Editor's letter – December 2018
Time flies: After a year of huge news stories, 2019 promises to be just as hectic
Podcast: The top 5 stories of the week
Ida Axling and Siân Barton take a look at this week’s headlines.
RSA appoints leader for troubled specialty and wholesale business
Geoff Jones, who helped turnaround RSA’s Ireland business, will lead the division which recently pulled out of a number of business lines.
Insurance Cares: Guide sets out how insurance can help dementia patients
The Alzheimer’s Society has published a document for dementia-friendly insurance to help businesses support staff and customers with the condition.
Camberford Law rebrands
The GRP-owned business becomes Camberford Underwriting and has designed its refreshed website to ensure simplicity and efficiency for broker partners.
Open GI adds QBE Office to Powerplace
The cover includes contents, business interruption, employers’ liability, public liability and legal expenses as standard.
QBE launches SME cyber cover
The product is available on Acturis and QBE’s FastFlow extranet.
FCA prepares for no deal Brexit
The watchdog has published a set of proposals to prepare for the possibility of leaving the EU without an implementation period.
Markerstudy and Co-op silent on deal progress
Rumours of a sale to Markerstudy gather pace as reports suggest that the Co-op is looking to ensure majority of staff will remain based in Manchester.
UK Millennials and Generation Z “most likely” to not have insurance
A survey by Applied Systems recommends an omnichannel approach to capturing the young adult market.
Fresh founder Lisa Powis rejoins insurance sector with tech business
Powis, who sold Fresh to Vantage earlier this year, is working with insurance technology provider Iotatech.
Dye points to pricing changes following claims inflation
Property claims are increasing as Allianz warns that theft is on the up and calls on brokers to carefully communicate with customers and make use of risk management services.
Allianz UK improves COR to 96.0%
The Q3 results reflect impact of joint venture with LV as commercial lines remains stable and personal lines boosts performance.
Tony Allen returns to market with NED role
First insurance position following exit from Complete Cover Group and Mulsanne.
Broking success: Terry Marshell and Mark Stevenson of Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers
Proudly independent: Independence is important to Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers. Terry Marshell and Mark Stevenson explain how mastering new business lines has helped them stay free
JLT shareholders say ‘yes’ to Marsh & McLennan deal
The $5.6bn takeover was unveiled in September.
Brokers won’t be impacted by Axa redundancies
The provider is consulting on 59 roles in its claims business.