Articles by Siân Barton
Alps launches van bundle product
Van Driver Plus is a combination of three current products Auto Replace, Tools in Transit and Sole Trader Legal expenses.
Acturis buys German-based Lutronik
Broker software company is located in Wesel.
InsurTech Futures: Pay-per-mile broker gets £350,000 investment
The on-demand motor start-up is gearing up for UK launch as it awaits FCA authorisation.
Zurich buys travel disruptor Halo
The deal to buy the car rental insurance platform was for an undisclosed sum.
Open GI partners with Equifax on fraud prevention
The software house is making Equifax checks available via its fraud validation platform.
Blog: When the Apple takes a bite out of you
Does Apple and Cisco’s move into cyber insurance herald the start of technology firms truly disrupting the insurance chain?
InsurTech Futures: Apple makes cyber insurance move
Reports say the technology firm has teamed up with Cisco to help businesses get a discount on cyber insurance.
Leaving the EU without a deal not acceptable, warns ABI
Trade association says that if no Brexit deal is in place insurers may not be able to continue to meet the needs of millions customers and remain legally compliant.
Insurance Cares: FCA calls for “meaningful change” for vulnerable customers
Christopher Woolard calls on sector to work together to help customers with pre-existing medical conditions gain access to insurance.
Insurance Island Risks - Kelliher Group's Imogen Coggan
The CEO of Kelliher Group tells all about her love for small venues, her best gig ever and her journey from accountant to broker
Medical indemnity scheme set up by Servca
The Lloyd’s broker said other brokers would be able to white label the scheme which is backed by A rated cover.
Travelers adds management liability to e-trade platform
The insurer said brokers can get quotes in four steps for various management liabilities.
Insurance Island Risks - SEIB's Suzy Middleton
The commercial director of SEIB Insurance Brokers tells all about the intricacies of broking for the equestrian community and confesses that she’s never ridden a horse herself.
Das finds itself at centre of deer drama
A rogue deer startled staff in the Das Bristol office and is believed to have closed roads in the local area.
HNW Society: Get involved with our meet-up in Manchester on Wednesday
The second meeting on 21 June will cover cyber, jewellery, high value cars, fine art and an exclusive HNW specialist panel discussion.
#Insagepeople 12 - 18 June 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
InsurTech Futures: BGL Group opens tech hub
The Comparethemarket owner has moved digital and data staff to the White Collar Factory on London’s Silicon Roundabout.
Chubb increases terrorism, political violence and war insurance capacity
The capacity has been increased to £118m from £79m.
Insurance Island Risks - Action 365 and Pukka's Sam White
Sam White is the founder of Action 365 and Pukka. She reveals how a broken leg led to development of her first business and tells all about how she persuaded Robbie Williams to sing at her wedding.
Insurance Cares: Insurance training academy launched
The academy is set up by director of broker Prospero to help disabled and disadvantaged people get into the insurance sector.
Revenue at 1st Central hits £99.6m
The online motor broker also reported growth in profits.
RSA confirms Luxembourg opening
The decision is in response to the Brexit referendum and RSA stated that the move is a “sensible reconfiguration of the branch network”.
Insurance Island Risks - Fresh Insurance's Lisa Powis
Insurance Island Risks returns and we meet the Fresh Insurance CEO and she shares her favourite records, along with revealing how she got into broking, her family connections, and charity work.
In-depth - SME: Learning a trade
From plumbers and electricians to vape shops and beauticians, some SMEs and sole traders are hard to reach, but complex and changing roles could present opportunities for brokers, writes Siân Barton