Articles by Siân Barton
Which? report highlights dual pricing
Survey shows dual pricing in home cover as some long term policyholders pay up to £105 more than new customers.
Insurance employee jailed for £129,000 fraud
The man was jailed yesterday for abusing his position at three different insurance companies to fund trips to Disneyland.
THB expands UK wholesale broking operation
Declan Durkan has been promoted to MD of THB Risk Solutions as the group seeks to renew focus on UK retail brokers.
PIB-owned Citynet buys Wrightsure book
The deal, which affects Wrightsure’s London Market non-motor book, takes effect on 1 September.
Ardonagh losses fall to £32.8m
Investor report shows growing income but legacy costs hit £9m for the first six months of 2018.
Ignition Select declared in default by FSCS
The FSCS will step in to help consumers affected by the collapse of the broker which went into administration last year.
Ecclesiastical COR deteriorates as profits fall
Underwriting profits also down but GWP grows for first half of 2018 following “exceptional” 2017 performance.
Revenue growth for Seventeen Group
Broker points to organic growth as main driver.
CII aiming for “relevant and diverse” Chartered Status
CII’s Steve Jenkins says the professional body is committed to Chartered and wants it to gain momentum as it seeks to add D&I to entry criteria.
CII questions future of Chartered proposition
The number of members holding chartered titles slipped in 2017.
Applied report shows UK brokers ahead of digital curve
More UK brokers are using digital platforms to analyse data and drive business but more can be done with mobile tech and customer apps and portals.
Stanhope Cooper drops Open GI
The HNW broker has moved to Applied Systems using the Digital Broker product.
Deals boost Finch Commercial’s profit and revenue
Company results for the Broker Network owned firm also reveal a £3m loan from parent company.
Insurance membership of CII falls
The body’s annual report showed it had fewer insurance members in 2017 as spending nudges up to push forward transformation plan.
Alpha collapse: FSCS transfers 177,000 GAP policies
The regulator has worked with Premia Solutions to replace GAP policies following Alpha going into liquidation earlier this year.
Insurance Cares: Insurance Day of Giving launched
PIB’s Andy Tedstone has created a charity day to raise awareness of dementia.
Broker Network buys North West broker
The business will act at Broker Network’s seventh “regional powerhouse”.
Growth for Ten amid software house move
The network posted an operating profit of £316,000 for the full year 2017 as business pushes on with move to Acturis.
The Blog Spot: The right thing to do
The InsureTrek takes place next month. Siân Barton argues for the insurance world to do even more to help vulnerable customers.
Lickens reveals “race against time” in John Ansell deal
The Clear Group CEO says the business was on the clock when it bought John Ansell following ECI investment.
Zurich UK COR improves to 95.5%
GI business recovering from impact of discount rate hit as GWP stable and operating profit grows.
Ghost brokers in dock after Esure and police uncover racket
The fraudsters involved in the “elaborate” scam, which targeted minicab drivers, got suspended sentences and community service.
LV making “good progress”
Steve Treloar points to personal lines growth and highlights that the insurer has increased its number of broker partners as business moves between LV and Allianz.
LV results hit by weather claims
Profit and COR deteriorates for H1 2018 but GWP increases to £827m amid transfer of business with Allianz.