Articles by Siân Barton
EY warns of loss making home insurance market in 2018
Consultants flag falling rates and rising costs and predict 101.7% market NCR.
FCA sets out fee consultation
Proposed changes include charging fees to firms who still use paper invoices and revised tariff data for calculating insurers’ fees and levies from 2018/19.
Paul Evans to leave Axa
Former UK CEO is leaving the insurer following global “simplification” of its operating model.
Sabre announces Stock Exchange float
The insurer expects to raise around £213m from the London Stock Exchange float.
Amazon silent on insurance disruption rumours
A data company has stated that the tech firm is assembling an insurance team to disrupt the sector and is advertising for jobs.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
Rob Worrell joins Towergate-owner Ardonagh as CEO insurance broking
Worrell, who left Marsh-owned Jelf earlier this year, replaces Janice Deakin who steps up as CEO of distribution for Ardonagh.
Sentiment survey Autumn 2017: The results
Is the industry prepared for the onset of GDPR fines or a possible insurance premium tax rise? Brokers also reveal their attitude to consolidation and specialisms
1 Answer’s Paul Muir launches add-on company
The business is separate from 1 Answer and Muir advised that it will work with brokers to white-label products and develop bespoke propositions.
MVP looks to fresh deals
The investor is eyeing “bolt-on” acquisitions to support brokers it has already invested in.
Broking success: Community minded
Prizm Solutions managing director Peter Robinson explains how the award-winning broker’s focus on local SME clients has helped it grow
The Blog Spot: Release the Brexit files!
Siân Barton calls on the government to publish its Brexit impact assessment on the insurance sector.
County Group buys Inspire Risk Management
County Group has bought the Warrington-based broker which specialises in commercial corporate and private clients for an undisclosed sum.
GRP buys Alan & Thomas
Global Risk Partners earmarks the business as its hub for the South.
News analysis: Mind the knowledge gap
Insurance education shortfall revealed by FCA creates opportunity for brokers
Axa launches Broker Future training programme
The scheme will see trainees attend seminars in Paris along with the winner of Broker Apprentice.
Brexit could see 75,000 financial services jobs lost
Reports suggest that the Bank of England believes that many London roles could go overseas if there is no Brexit trade agreement in place.
ABI hits out at FSCS fee proposals
Biba says brokers should not be worse off and calls again for a separate funding class.
FCA publishes fresh FSCS consultation
Regulator reveals proposals on moving protection intermediaries into the general insurance class, the Lloyd’s contribution, and fees to those dealing with unrated insurers.
IPT raises £4.8bn a year
ABI calls on government to cease this tax “raid on the responsible” and say no to further rises as report highlights lack of consumer awareness about the tax.
Interview: Martin Oliver moves on
Oliver admits he is relishing not knowing what the future holds as he says goodbye to Arthur J Gallagher and reflects on his time with the broker.
Modest increase in home insurance premiums
The AA Insurance Premium Index for Q3 2017 shows a small rise but includes warning that costs could increase if bad weather and IPT bite.
Sian Fisher insists Aldermanbury sale will result in savings long term
The CII CEO responded to criticism about the decision to sell the historic Aldermanbury building to the City of London Corporation.
Nexus buys trade credit broker Credit Risk Solutions
Credit Risk Solutions will continue to be led by its founding shareholders amid plans to make regional acquisitions.