Articles by Siân Barton
InsurTech Futures: Moorhouse founder sets up InsurTech firm
Lyndon Wood and winner of The Apprentice, Tim Campbell have set up a blockchain firm called Blockrox.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Aon, MCE's HMRC dispute, FCA spending, Integro and Aston Scott were most read this week.
Aviva reiterates commitment to brokers
CEO Wilson hails best growth in 11 years and says the insurer is “winning” in the UK.
Ogden hits Aviva UK COR as it rises to 106.3%
UK GI performance was described as “strong” with net written premium increasing by £341m.
Ogden takes 25% off Admiral profit for 2016
Admiral’s UK aggregator site’s profit hits £16.5m but the group’s profit share falls to £284.3m due to Ogden.
Be Wiser to recruit 200 in Swindon
The broker said staff numbers at the branch have gone from zero to 100 in its first year.
Confidas offers unlimited contents on MNW
The wholesale broker has enhanced its Home Max household product.
DLG takes Ogden profit hit
Broker business NIG "stabilising” and direct commercial grows GWP but adjusted discount rate takes a chunk from group profits.
County Group buys Arthur Marsh & Son
Arthur Marsh & Son (Birmingham) is a £4.5m GWP broker and takes County up to £70m in GWP.
News analysis: Brokers urged to check FCA warnings
Regulator’s list of unauthorised firms is “useful and accessible” for brokers, says compliance expert
InsurTech Futures: Hood Group launches connected home insurance pilot
The broker is testing escape of water sensor technology to inform new home insurance propositions.
FCA reveals IDD plans
Regulator is now consulting on how to implement the Insurance Distribution Directive.
Ryan Direct Group silent on JC Flowers rumours
Firm declines to comment on rumours of deal with the buyer of UK General.
UK General sold to JC Flowers
The deal does not affect other parts of Primary Group such as One Commercial, Rural Insurance or Lorica.
Newbie news: Vizion Insurance Brokers
New model broker: Bluefin founder Chris Blackham, former Chubb HNW lead John Sims, Trevor Davies, partner at Kennedy’s law firm and ex-rugby international Jeremy Guscott have teamed up to found Vizion
UK Broker Summit 2017: Economist advises brokers to prepare
Lena Komileva says uncertain times are ahead but warns changing economic and political climate makes predictions difficult.
News analysis: Private equity still making waves in market
Will PE investment lead to more smaller regional brokers being snapped up?
Pukka targets £500m GWP
The MGA is set to move into the Australian market and is seeking further growth in courier.
Open GI offers fraud check for brokers
The software house has teamed up with Verisk Insurance Solutions on a vehicle fraud check system.
Markel extends charity and community group cover
The product now includes organisations with incomes of up to £1m.
Insurers descend on Chancellor to fight discount rate cut
The market has warned that the “crazy” change could see some motor premiums rise by £1,000.
Biba calls for IPT freeze
Broker body says increasing IPT plus the impact of the discount rate change will drive up costs and cause people to reduce insurance protection.
Three arrested in ghost broker raids
City of London Police arrested two men and a woman suspected of acting as unregistered insurance brokers.
RSA warns SMEs facing new risks
Brokers must be aware of changing risk landscape according to SME and insurance experts.