Articles by Siân Barton
Ensurance UK launches with construction focus
The MGA will offer home build and construction and engineering products to brokers.
Direct Line Group most complained about insurer
Figures from the Financial Ombudsman also put Aviva, Ageas, Axa and RSA into the top five most complained about providers.
Gauntlet Group awarded chartered status
The Leeds commercial broker has been given Chartered Insurance Brokers status by the CII.
Jackson Lee launches gadget cover
Gadgets have been added to the portfolio of products on its leisure insurance scheme.
Donegan steps away from Price Forbes to advise Ardonagh Group
He becomes strategic adviser to Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group as James Masterton takes on Price Forbes CEO role.
News analysis: Allianz and LV deal sees personal and commercial lines business shake-up
Personal lines moved to LV brand as commercial lines go to Allianz as part of £713m deal
Losses bite at Ageas Retail after Kwik Fit closure
Shutting the Kwik Fit Glasgow office cost the business £27.2m.
David Charles steps down as head of PIB-owned Cooke & Mason
Charles, who leaves to coach rugby, will be replaced by Andy White who was formerly MD at Henderson Insurance Brokers.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
Aquisitions, profits, gadgets, people moves and complaints hit the headlines this week and make up the top five most popular stories.
Ex Towergate and Bluefin boss Kenny Hogg joins Gallagher as Scotland lead
RMD for Scotland, Paul Kerry, remains with the business as chairman, Scotland.
ASA reveals insurance advertising complaints
Data shows that there have been 366 complaints so far this year but the number of year-on-year complaints is falling.
Nick Metcalfe steps down from MD role at Liberty Specialty Markets
Chief operating officer Matthew Moore takes up the reins.
Confused.com sees profits halve for start of 2017
Admiral’s price comparison website made a pre-tax profit of £4.5m.
Bennett Christmas buys Horsham-based Slade Edwards Insurance
Existing Slade Edwards staff will join the Bennett Christmas team from September.
One Broker buys Gibbs Denley Insurance Services
Management team and all staff to stay with the business.
Gadget insurance aggregator launched
Protect Your Gadget price comparison website has been developed to compare multiple brands.
Ataraxia backs broker EIC's management buyout
Firm planning to grow through local acquisitions.
Ogden pushes ERS to “disappointing” trading loss of £13m
The COR was reported as 107.6% and GWP also fell as CEO says the results were driven by changes outside of the insurer’s control.
Hoskins upbeat on Hastings results
The CFO hails topline growth and “continued momentum” following the half year figures.
The Blog Spot: Taking the opportunity amid big market deals
Siân Barton believes brokers should not fear the LV/Allianz deal and argues it is a chance to mine fresh opportunities.
Newman happy with momentum at Carole Nash
CEO silent on market rumours that the broker could be up for sale by auction.
Hastings shows growth in first half of 2017
The firm posted GWP growth of 28% and noted that the Ogden rate change had generated more activity for the business on aggregators.
Slight profit fall for Carole Nash in 2016
Turnover was up to £27.5m for the full year from £26.4m in 2015.
Lark 2016 results show growth
Turnover and Ebitda both grew for the Lark Group holding company as it posts last set of results prior to Aston Scott deal.