Articles by Siân Barton
Broker lead generator Call Connection in administration
The Ipswich business told 134 staff that they would lose their jobs with immediate effect.
PIB buys Franklands Insurance
The deal was for an undisclosed sum and Franklands MD David Harrison will remain as leader of the business.
Major cyber attack could trigger losses of £40.5bn, says Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s research has shown that an extreme cyber attack could cause losses equivalent to a catastrophic natural disaster.
Video: Portsmouth and Southampton part one
We meet brokers and insurers in the area to learn more about the local market.
Higos buys South West broker Colin Fear
The deal is part of Higos-owner GRP's strategy to develop regional hubs.
Aviva redundancies: Insurer says 50% of claims can be serviced online
Brokers agree technology can help claims service but Unite Union slams the job losses.
Profile: Sam White of Pukka Insure and Action 365
Action 365 and Pukka founder Sam White tells Siân Barton why a focus on people, facing challenges with energy and creating a supportive team has helped her businesses grow and succeed
Fitch puts Elite on negative rating watch as it prepares for run-off
The insurer announced it would close to new business as insurers describe legal expenses ATE as a difficult market.
Jackson Lee Underwriting enhances Gap motor product
The addition offers to source a replacement vehicle for brokers’ customers in the event of total loss.
Insurance Island Risks - Chartered Insurance Institute's Sian Fisher
The CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute shares her top tunes
Aon and Marsh offices in Ireland raided in competition investigation
The two brokers were visited by the European Commission which is investigating breaches of EU competition rules.
£1.3bn of dishonest claims found in 2016
ABI figures reveal the scale of organised fraud and warns of opportunistic motor fraud.
Thomas Carroll primed for acquisitions
Rhys Thomas puts profit growth down to a software house change, high retention rates and more new business as he insists the firm is not for sale.
Regional review: Southampton and Portsmouth
Insurance Age discovers if the Southampton and Portsmouth market is shipshape and asks if the area faces any stormy seas
MGAA reveals strategic direction
Due diligence, Brexit, training, professionalism, and lobbying are key focuses for the Association’s future.
Profits leap for Thomas Carroll
Profit before tax hits £1.5m for the broker as turnover grows to £9.6m.
Fiducia offers terrorism cover via regional brokers
The MGA has teamed up with Lloyd’s insurer Atrium Underwriting to provide the cover.
Jobs at risk in Axa office closures in Ireland, reports
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland could see up to 100 people lose their jobs as 18 branches may be set for closure.
Flood Re reports £130m pre-tax profit
Annual report shows that 127,326 policies have benefitted from Flood Re backing in its first year of operation.
SSP confident of winning customers with new service
Adrian Coupland says SSP Broking is the result of years of development.
MS Amlin launches Shop product on Acturis
The product is designed for individual and small chains of shops and salons.
FCA in the cold on European Brexit talks
Chief Andrew Bailey confirms that the regulator is not involved in all regulatory discussions on the UK’s EU exit.
Merged Lark and Aston Scott to pursue further consolidation
Peter Blanc says management structure of the merged businesses is yet to be decided as he reveals more deals are in the pipeline.
Aston Scott and Lark merger has strengthened specialisms, says Blanc
Peter Blanc lists HNW, renovation and motor trade as key strengths of the newly-merged organisation.