Articles by Siân Barton
Secret FCA warnings issued to brokers revealed
The regulator confirmed that 18 senior broking executives received private warnings between 2011 and 2017 compared to one insurer boss.
Biba appoints Lorega Solutions for ATE claims
The facility provides a bespoke ATE service for property and liability claims.
Open GI and Applied Systems pass Biba software house audit
The two providers announced separately that they passed the review which was prompted by problems with SSP last year.
News analysis: Insurers take a hit from discount rate cut
Brokers prepare for premium hikes as insurers calculate the cost of Lord Chancellor’s Ogden rate change
Stackhouse Poland buys Quantum Underwriting Solutions
The deal follows the purchase of Lucas Fettes and Chris Frost last year.
Lloyd’s announces Brussels Brexit move
The business will open a subsidiary in Belgium which will be its EU base.
High Net Worth Society: Meet-up one
The choicest cuts from the first meeting of the exclusive High Net Worth Society
Alan Boswell adds risk management arm
Broker launches Alan Boswell Risk Management with three new hires.
Legal Protection Group partners with Stride
Stride has chosen Hannover-backed LPG to provide landlord legal expenses and rent protection cover.
Seventeen buys Westscott Insurance Brokers
The Dumfries-based business was bought for an undisclosed sum.
Bexhill launches leasing service
The provider will now offer leasing arrangements to brokers and their clients.
Ex-Gallagher employee jailed for five years for stealing £1.8m
Indemnity Risk Solutions claims manager funded lavish lifestyle through fraud.
Prospero starts trading in Edinburgh
The HNW specialist is an AR of Momentum and aims to employ school leavers and act as an alternative to university.
Insurance Cares campaign launched
Want to do more to help vulnerable insurance customers? Then get involved with our Insurance Cares campaign.
Cheltenham charity bets: £535 raised
Our tipsters have raised plenty of cash for charity in the Axa Vantage App Stakes.
Cheltenham charity bets: Gold Cup day
It’s the main event at Cheltenham Festival but can our tipsters improve on yesterday’s performance?
RSA appoints James Gearey as Commercial Risk Solutions MD
Gearey replaces Jim Reeve who is leaving the business.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day 3
We’re in profit thanks to our tipsters, but what will Thursday bring?
Invicta buys GI portfolio from Priory
Broker states the deal is first in a series it has planned for 2017.
InsurTech Futures: InMyBag uses tech to fight fraud
The appointed representative, which offers cover for mobile devices, is to partner with machine learning firm Featurespace to prevent fraud.
Cheltenham charity bets 2017: Day 2
Which horses have our brokers and insurers tipped to win on the second day of the Festival?
LV declines to comment on Royal London merger talks
Reports suggest that recent discussions between the two mutual insurers have taken place.
Arnott Marine relaunches cargo MGA
The move comes as the business has retrieved the brand from Arthur J Gallagher.
Cheltenham charity bets 2017: Day 1
Once again Insurance Age gets the best tips from the racing experts in the sector as part of the Axa Vantage App Stakes.