Articles by Siân Barton
Cobra boss launches reputation risk firm
RRSL enters insurance sector as Cobra appointed representative.
Gallagher expands in Wales
Broker has created 35 jobs as it targets 110 new posts in Wales.
Crash fraudster sentenced to four years
‘Cash for crash’ ringleaders get custodial sentences following involvement in 83 collisions.
Bond to lead Footman James
David Bond promoted to director of Towergate-owned Footman James.
James Hallam sells IFA arm
Somerville Financial Services picks up broker’s financial services operation.
AA research shows record yearly fall in motor premiums
AA says motor premiums falling but highlights extreme regional cost variations.
Consumer premiums fall 7% in Biba and Acturis index
Biba figures show continued premium drops for home and motor.
IBSC consults on FCA's conflict review
Council gets to grips with what brokers are doing around conflict issues as it publishes first discussion paper.
L&G goes out on a limb
The stand out story by miles this week was Legal & General's shock withdrawal from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Andrew McMellin to lead Catlin in London
Current US chief to take the reins of London hub in 2015.
Allianz updates school-leaver scheme
Allianz offer school-leavers chance to complete technical underwriting programme.
Arag takes on two sales staff
Legal expenses insurer adds to before and after the event sales teams.
Aon boss says restructure could lead to office openings
Regional lines redrawn as Aon seeks to grow.
ABI “disappointed” by L&G exit
Trade body calls on insurance sector to work together.
Legal & General withdraws from ABI
Speculation that insurer is leaving trade body over investment affairs mandate.
UK wide restructure for Aon
Aon divides UK into four key areas in a move designed to help growth.
Swinton upgrades SSP partnership
Swinton moves over to SSP Select Broker to support multi-channel aims.
James Hallam to work with Liability & General
Broker to partner with Liability & General on construction and SME in the Eastern region.
Hale Kavanagh pays compensation to Gallagher
Brokers end “contract breaches” dispute with undisclosed compensation agreement.
Zurich expands disaster recovery offering to SMEs
Zurich partners with First Recovery on expanded service for commercial clients.
Policy for bands and DJs launched
Event Insurance Services develops product for musicians.
Markel’s combined ratio remains at 98%
“Unfavourable” developments on asbestos and environmental exposures.
Allianz delivers growth but half-year COR slips
GWP reaches £1.09bn for the first six months but operating profit falls.
Catlin grows GWP
Premiums increase to $3.6bn from $3.3bn.