Articles by Siân Barton
Aon suspends Russian operations
Staff in Russia have been put on paid leave by the broker as the attack on Ukraine escalates.
Insurance sector welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced yesterday that the Bill has been adapted to include paid-for scam adverts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Andy Burnham announced as Biba keynote
The mayor of Manchester was formerly a Labour MP and has also held a number of ministerial positions.
RSA’s Mooney commits to simpler, better service for brokers
The MD for UK commercial lines says it is “critical” for the business to focus on how it trades with brokers.
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Brown & Brown reveals £1.48bn price tag for GRP
The deal with US-broker Brown & Brown will see Searchlight, Penta and founders Cullum and Margrett exit as investors.
Profile: Sian Fisher: The future for Fisher
Siân Barton meets the outgoing CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute to reflect on her career, the challenge of modernising the CII, and the future
Aviva UKGI reports £318m operating profit
This is up from £182m in 2020 as the business also flags GWP of £4.9bn, up from £4.6bn in the previous year.
Amanda Blanc confirms Aviva move to 80 Fenchurch Street
Relocation plans revealed as Aviva reported GWP of £8.8bn for the full year 2021.
Twining exits Kingsbridge
Paul Havenhand succeeds James Twining as CEO of Kingsbridge and Dinghy.
SJL set ups Bristol ‘hub’
It is the third office for the business, and founder Simon Lancaster says there are plans to open in other areas of the UK
ICO fines Tempcover £85,000
The regulator said the penalty was for a “serious contravention” of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
Verlingue gears for growth
The family-owned business is seeking acquisitions and organic growth as it targets income increase.
Devitt deal adds fresh specialism to Gallagher portfolio
Retail CEO, Michael Rea tells Insurance Age that its buy of the motor specialist has been in the offing since last summer as he targets further deals.
News analysis: Is it time for a regulatory rethink?
Regulation is stifling broker competition and innovation according to Biba, as regulators now face a House of Lords inquiry.
Lords starts hearing evidence in insurance market regulation inquiry
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee kicked off its investigation which focuses on the commercial insurance and reinsurance market on 14 January.
Insurers face another Covid-19 business interruption action group
The grouping of bar and restaurant owners is set to launch another test case, this time against RSA and QIC Europe, focusing on recovering indemnity for the UK’s multiple lockdowns.
First Underwriting eyes £130m GWP
The MGA is also looking to expand into fresh product lines following its £1bn capacity deal with Accredited.
Experts warn of reinsurance market crunch
Smaller players without scale may struggle with reinsurance costs going forward as issue is highlighted by the collapse of motor trade specialist Tradewise.
Hubb targets £15m to £20m GWP for 2023
The commercial usage-based broker was set up in 2020 and authorised in April last year.
Allianz brings EC&P operation into commercial
The division now falls into one of four commercial regions.
Tysers sells credit & surety business to Xenia
It is Xenia’s eight deal in recent months and second trade credit buy.
First Underwriting secures £1bn capacity from Accredited
The five-year deal with Accredited, alongside McGill & Partners, provides capacity for specialty products and will help First to diversify its product lines.
Mixed response to latest FCA AR review
Experts welcome oversight but some feel the focus on commercial broker ARs has “little relevancy” and call for a “proportionate” outcome.