Articles by Siân Barton
Vantage looks to begin acquisitions
NSM deal has provided the broker with a “war chest” to buy other specialist brokers.
Gibraltar regulator to investigate "deep and serious" Enterprise concerns
The regulator said it has “reason to believe that it may have been significantly and consistently misled about Enterprise’s true financial position”.
Vantage Insurance bought by US broker
Owner Vantage Holdings has been acquired by US broker NSM Insurance Group.
FCA to consult on “Mission”
Regulator launches consultation to design guiding set of principles.
Sentiment Survey Autumn 2016: The results
Ringing the changes: From the SSP outage to the introduction of the Insurance Act and the collapse of Enterprise Insurance, it’s been a busy six months for brokers since the last Sentiment Survey
FSCS monitoring Gable
Regulator notes that Gable is still paying claims and confirms it has not yet declared the firm in default.
Bill Paton to step down as RSA claims director
Current Zurich chief claims officer Karl Helgesen will take up the position.
Ghost broking costs victims £11.5m since 2012
Police say that since IFED was set up it has investigated 86 cases as it announces crackdown on ghost broking activity.
Stackhouse Poland buys Lucas Fettes
The deal is set to be completed by the end of 2016.
Arc Legal reveals suite of assistance products
Cover includes personal accident, gadget insurance, replacement vehicle insurance, key protection, tools in transit and helmet and leathers insurance.
PIB buys QPI Legal
The Northampton-based broker offers insurance to solicitors and is PIB's fourth acquisition.
NWBIB launches musician cover
Broker launches WeLoveMusicians brand and says cover starts at £3.20 per day.
Rentguard launches property owners product
XL Catlin to underwrite the non-standard risk product which offers blanket cover of £1m.
BP Marsh considers Besso sale
Results for 2015 show Besso has seen a 16% increase in revenues and Ebitda of £4.2m.
ABI reveals plan to reduce motor insurance cost
Lifting the Bonnet report outlines five key points to tackle higher insurance premiums including capping IPT.
Lucas Fettes turnover hits £16.2m
Operating profits are £854,000, up from £552,000 in 2015 but profit before tax falls to £1.1m from £4.3m the previous year.
Former Thistle MD joins JRW Group
Paul Williams takes up the role of executive chairman at the niche insurance specialist.
Stackhouse Poland posts steady profits for 2015
Profit after tax reaches £1.4m as it did in 2014 and turnover grows but operating profit falls.
Legal & General and Prestige underwriting team up on home market
Strategic partnership announced aimed at the non-standard home market in the UK.
Biba tells Gable brokers to co-operate with administrator
Steve White urges brokers to complete in depth due diligence on unrated insurers and says Biba is close to releasing a tool to help with this.
Gable enters administration
PwC has been appointed special administrator for the Liechtenstein-based insurer as Dewsall says Solvency II obligations “impossible”.
SSP says there is “disconnect” between service expectations and reality
SSP CEO Laurence Walker speaks out and says that increased scrutiny from the FCA was timely.
Regional commercial manager leaves Swinton
Matthew Stuttard looked after Burnley, Leeds, Burton, Stone, Cowes, Chandlers Ford and Chertsey.
Biba hosts “full and frank” meeting with SSP
The meeting took place between brokers and SSP and the software house promised to visit affected brokers within a month.