Articles by Siân Barton
JM Glendinning buys Sphere Group
Newcastle-based insurance broker and risk management firm The Sphere Group has been acquired by JM Glendinning Group for an undisclosed sum.
Movo adds seven ARs
Movo has added seven appointed representatives bringing the number of AR members to 55 and gross written premium to £50m.
Partners& enters Scottish market
The MacDonald Group has been acquired by Partners& in a deal which is due to complete in June.
Financials Acquisition Corp to float on Stock Exchange
The special acquisitions company is looking to raise £150m to drive MGA and tech deals.
FCA bolsters authorisations team
The watchdog has added two senior directors, a finance director and filled a further 95 authorisation roles.
FCA warns of Direct Line clone
Regulator flags Direct Line Sustainability to customers.
Regulatory changes set to bite
Former FCA insider, Michael Sicsic, highlights that developments from the watchdog will hit home in 2022.
CFC revamps tech and media policies
The provider has streamlined the proposition to remove the need for multiple policies.
Aston Lark buys Braddons
Braddons is a specialist corporate broker.
Axa granted leave to appeal Corbin & King verdict
Silence from the insurer on whether it will pursue the appeal.
Doing nothing on ESG is the biggest risk, brokers warned
Broker Summit attendees also hear from keynote speaker on leadership and resilience.
Experts respond to “disturbing” motor insurance ethnicity penalty report
Insurers face challenging questions but the Association of British Insurers insists “insurers never use ethnicity as a factor” to price cover.
Citizens Advice reveals “shocking” insurance ethnicity penalty
A report found that, collectively, people of colour pay £213m more for their car cover.
Protection brokers eye general insurance
Enduralife is to sell buildings and contents insurance in Ceta/Paymentshield tie-up.
Joe Thelwell exits Towergate
The CEO of Towergate Insurance Brokers is to be replaced by Ethos-boss Richard Tuplin.
Ecclesiastical Group moves into profit
The business made a loss in 2020 but is back in the black driven by investment returns, improving market conditions and a good current year underwriting performance.
Biba develops flood product for SMEs
The body has worked with Mi Commercial Risks to extend its flood scheme.
Peter Gregory leaves SSP
The director of broking had been with the technology provider for more than 20 years.
ICO cracks down on firms’ nuisance ‘appliance insurance’ calls
Five companies were collectively fined £405,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for over 755,000 unsolicited marketing calls.
RSA Insurance unveils trans-inclusive policy for UK employees
The insurer has developed instructions to help employees who are transitioning and give colleagues the tools to help them be supportive.
Miller claims first for HNW platform
Miller stated that the offering will begin by focusing on buildings and contents insurance.
Interview: Paul Havenhand – CEO Kingsbridge Group
Havenhand replaced James Twining as CEO earlier this year. He talks growth and shares the unexpected challenges of looking after a Ukraine-based developer team.
JMG Group buys Northampton broker to continue expansion
It is JMG Group’s sixth deal in 12 months and creates an East Midlands hub for the Yorkshire-based business.
WTW follows Aon and Marsh McLennan and withdraws from Russia
Ownership of Russian businesses will be transferred to local management as broker expresses dismay at the conflict.