Articles by Siân Barton
“Business as usual” for LV and Allianz following deal
No changes for brokers until the £500m deal goes through but bosses believe the “complementary businesses” are strategically matched and LV aims to become personal lines insurer of choice for brokers.
Profit down but COR improves for Allianz UK
Insurer admits there is “some way to go to fill the financial hole” left by the Ogden rate change.
Allianz and LV announce deal to create £1.7bn personal lines insurer
Allianz is set to pay LV £500m for a 49% stake in the business as a first step but will move to own 69.9% long term paying £713m in total.
Holmes praises Aviva’s UK GI organic growth
The UK GI chief says brokers were key to achieving growth in first half of 2017 along with investment into digital.
GWP grows to £393.3m at Esure
Profit before tax also increases 44.6% for the first half of 2017.
Aviva GI profits grow and COR improves
Aviva UK & Ireland also reports 17% growth in operating profit to £259m as net written premiums go up and digital investment pays off.
Kanye West sues Lloyd’s over cancelled gigs
The rapper is suing a number of Lloyd’s syndicates for $10m.
The AA sacks executive chairman for “gross misconduct”
The broker stated in a Stock Exchange announcement that Bob Mackenzie had been removed with immediate effect.
Meet the Expo Leeds Panellists: Richard Pitt
The chief network officer at Broker Network shares his thoughts on local insurers ahead of the live debate.
In Person: Towergate Advisory's Joe Thelwell
The CEO of Towergate Advisory reveals how the business has transformed and talks about his broking roots
CII reveals rebrand
The refreshed branding reflects a new strategy.
Profits up at Go Compare
The aggregator saw adjusted operating profit grow to £17.5m for the six months ended 30 June 2017 following Esure demerger.
Elite challenged Gibraltar regulator in court
The insurer, which recently stopped writing new business, challenged regulatory interventions by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
Liberty enters equine and livestock market
The insurer is establishing underwriting teams in London and the cover will include everything from horses to pandas.
Flux steps in on Swinton Norwich closure
Adrian Flux to take over lease of Swinton call centre earmarked for closure in move that could save 146 jobs in the area.
Profits leap for JLT
Half yearly results show profit before tax grew to £99.2m from £55.2m in 2016.
Moneysupermarket.com fined £80,000 by Information Commissioner’s Office
The aggregator sent 7.1m emails to customers who had opted out of receiving marketing correspondence via the web.
Gable policyholders receive £8.3m return payments
The FSCS has given 28,000 return of premium payments to former policyholders of Gable Insurance.
Flood Re targets broker distribution
The organisation said in its annual report that “more work needs to be done to improve access to Flood Re backed policies through insurance brokers”.
Higos makes 2016 loss but turnover grows
MD Ian Gosden says more deals are in the pipeline with GRP backing.
Quizzical questions: 21 July 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Video: Portsmouth and Southampton part two
Insurance Age delves further into the insurance market in the region.
Video: Meet Sam White
Learn more about the lighter side of the Pukka Insure and Action 365 CEO in our quick-fire Q&A video.
The Blog Spot: The changing face of claims
Claims is where insurance shows its true value but is the march of technology going to change things for the better?