Articles by Siân Barton
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe launches home buyer cover via app
The business, which is an AR of Vibe MGA, is planning multiple lines of insurance on its app platform.
SJL Insurance Services becomes Lloyd’s broker
The broker has opened a London office following receiving Lloyd’s accreditation.
Broker Morning Matters: The highlights
Our panel of experts debate the hot topics from cyber to Brexit, and the future of broking as InsurTech grows.
Open GI expands payment solutions
The software house has partnered with Global Payments to offer the service to UK brokers.
Vantage GWP hits £48m following deal
The broker recently bought Maybury James and has its sights on two other niche brokers.
News Analysis: Ogden upheaval continues as government unveils fresh proposals
Volatility goes on despite plans to legislate on how rate is calculated
Brunel Group sets up Brunel Insurance Brokers
The corporate division will operate from London, Bristol, Manchester and Perth and launch in December 2017.
Deputy editor's letter - October 2017
Achievement over uncertainty: Brokers should be proud of conduct in the face of a tough market
Arron Banks’ Eldon launches Somerset Bridge MGA
The MGA move was revealed in company accounts which also showed that Eldon made a loss in 2016.
Zurich’s Richard Coleman joins Collinson Group
Coleman was MD of Zurich commercial broker but left the insurer earlier this year.
Cyber comparison site for brokers launched
CyberDecider carries 16 policies and has been set up by Storm Guidance.
Vantage buys Maybury James
This is the first deal by Vantage since it was acquired by US broker NSM Insurance in 2016.
UKGlobal Holdings appoints Matthew Bray
Bray was formerly CEO of Lorica and left the broker in September 2016.
Profit slips for Autonet
2016 results reveal cost of acquisition by Towergate-backer HPS Investment Partners and show policies in force increased.
Denis O Brown Associates buys Carron Insurance Brokers
Both Scottish businesses specialise in the agricultural sector.
Marsh restructures networks for brokers
Duncan Carter leads the new D&P division as Bluefin Network’s David Hopwood is promoted to become head of Marsh Networks.
“Challenging conditions” cause Lloyd’s profit slip
Pre-tax profits have fallen to £1.22bn for the first six months of 2017 compared to £1.46bn last year.
The Blog Spot: Dive in to diversity
As the Dive In Festival takes place for the third time Siân Barton outlines the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Ecclesiastical revamps charity cover
New covers include cyber and reputational risk for the charity and faith sectors.
Axa offers fresh hotels, hospitality and leisure product
The policy is part of Axa’s revamped Vantage mid market proposition.
Dive In: 71% of insurance workers want culture change
Survey reveals insurance staff believe culture within firms needs to change as diversity festival Dive In kicks off.
CMA to investigate aggregator over “strong concerns” on insurer relationships
However, investigation did not find “harmful hollowing out” of products because of an undue focus on price.
Peter Hubbard to chair Co-op insurance board
Hubbard was formerly at UK General and was CEO of Axa.
Former Aviva CEO Patrick Snowball joins Sabre board
Snowball has been appointed ahead of rumoured IPO.