Articles by Siân Barton
Gender pay gap: Shocking and shameful
Senior women in the insurance sector have shared their thoughts on the gender pay gap and addressed what might be done to bring salary parity for men and women to the market
Premium Credit reviewing Gefion position
Close Brothers to end non-recourse policies for Danish insurer’s product.
Das “on track” for 95% COR
Despite recent losses CEO Andrew Burke said the business is on the right path and has put Asplin fraud case behind it.
Aviva Community “not a reaction to consolidation”
Phil Bayles denied that the Community, for brokers with under £1m GWP, had been set up to face off consolidators and networks.
Aviva launches "Community" for small, independent brokers
Aviva Broker Community is set to offer same day response times, discounted compliance packages and free learning tools and the club will be chaired by former Aston Scott CEO Andrew Scott.
Ansvar introduces cyber cover for churches
Cyber has been added to its Church Connect and Church Fellowship Connect policies.
Deal for Abbey owners Prestige completes with Capital Z taking 65% share
Former LV boss Phil Bunker will chair the board as George Storey retires.
Bruce Stevenson buys Youngson Insurance Consultants
The deal adds around £2.5m in GWP to the Scottish broker’s numbers.
Editor's letter October 2018
Awards, summits and some headline grabbers hit the broking world
Bupa fined £175,000 over data security
The Information Commissioner’s Office punishes the provider after customer data ended up for sale on the dark web.
Hiscox develops influencer and public figure cover
Insurer claims the product, which covers social media and reputation, is the first of its kind.
Axa XL names Paul Greensmith as CEO
He takes on responsibility for Catlin Underwriting Agencies and XL Catlin Insurance Company UK and replaces Paul Jardine who is set to leave XL Catlin later this year.
InsureTrek18: Total hits £97,000
Charity fundraisers raise almost £100,000 for dementia research as they complete epic 60km trek across France, Switzerland and Italy!
‘Motherhood penalty’ hits women in insurance sector
ABI research shows there are 60% fewer women at board level and that the biggest single reason for seniority gaps is motherhood.
InsureTrek18: Day Three – the final climb
The trekkers face their last mountain challenge in their quest to raise £100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society charity.
InsureTrek18: Day Two
Another challenging day for the trekkers as they raise money for Insurance United Against Dementia.
InsureTrek18: Day One
Editor Siân Barton reports from the start of the gruelling trek as the insurance industry raises funds to help increase awareness, support treatment and find a cure for dementia.
Top 50 2018 - Welcome
The personal lines sector continues to show impressive growth figures
Government raised £6bn from IPT last year
Insurance Premium Tax haul exceeded expectations due to growth of new insurable threats.
Broking success: Gordon Hazelton and Jake Mountford of Hazelton Mountford
In just 10 years, Hazelton Mountford has grown from scratch to become the biggest Chartered independent in Worcester. Directors Gordon Hazelton and Jake Mountford tell Insurance Age how
Editor's letter - September 2018
Back to work: The summer might be over, but the insurance world never stops
Lloyd’s to allow cannabis insurance
The marketplace has told its underwriters they can insure people who produce, distribute and sell marijuana in Canada where the drug is being legalised.
Claims management possible Amazon target
Consultancy says Amazon’s capabilities position it best for a claims management role.
Worcester broker targets acquisitions
Hazelton Mountford is currently working to identify potential buys and seeking brokers with around £3m GWP.