Articles by Siân Barton
FOS plans to increase levy by £10m
The regulatory body will ask firms for £106m as it flags increase in motor and pet insurance complaints but PPI comes to a close.
What insurance support do smaller brokers need?
Four takeaways from a roundtable discussion at Broker Expo 2021.
The accidental insurance broker – Brokerbility boss Ashwin Mistry
Profile: How Ashwin Mistry took a wrong turn and ended up in insurance. Interview by Siân Barton
Blog: When it’s too late, it’s too late
CII deputy president, Peter Blanc, calls on the market to respond to a consultation on ethics and reputation.
E-Zee appoints Joe Sultana to board
He was formerly COO at software house Applied Systems.
MCE: Edwards hits out at administrator over MTA u-turn
MCE Edwards says he is “ashamed of the profession” and warns that the decision could impact vulnerable customers.
Howden buys boutique broker, Ross Insurance Group
The business, based in Surbiton, specialises in financial and construction risks.
Stephanie Smith, Allianz COO, to exit
It is the latest in a raft of management changes at the insurer following a restructure.
Foley flags Axa transformation programme
Products and digitisation are key priorities for the retail CEO who joined the insurer in 2020.
Insurance Cares: QBE cyber expert develops suicide prevention tool
Alice Hendy developed the Ripple browser extension following the loss of her brother last year.
Aston Lark acquires Philip Williams & Company
The Warrington broker, which provides insurance to Police Federations and other law enforcement agencies in the UK, is the second deal in a week for the consolidator.
Allianz creates chief analytics officer role
Chris Varley is set to join the insurer from Willis Towers Watson next year.
Broker Expo 2021 – Takes place today
One of the first live events since coronavirus hit sees more than 1,200 brokers meeting at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
PIB adds to EU portfolio with Ireland’s Campion
Campion, which was established in 1984, is the third retail business PIB has bought in Ireland.
Movo exits GRP’s Hedron network
MD Lea Cheesbrough said the franchise, which also has its own network, wanted to focus on independence.
Kelly Ogley takes A-Plan CEO role
The moves sees group CEO, Carl Shuker, remain to focus on the wider business which includes Endsleigh, Assured Futures and KGM.
Avid launches A-rated GAP product in the UK
The product is distributed by Avid to third parties, including brokers and leasing companies, for sale to consumers.
Daulby Read adds agricultural specialist
The move takes the Bravo Networks broker's GWP up to £7m.
Matson flags 9% organic growth at Gallagher
Q3 figures for the global business show brokerage revenue of $1.5bn.
IPT untouched in latest Budget
While the tax cut on flights ahead of COP26 grabbed headlines, brokers breathed a sigh of relief as hated insurance premium tax remained at 12%.
Nick Hobbs: “Rebalance, transform, outperform”
Allianz’s chief distribution and regions officer explains how the restructure of the business over the summer will impact brokers.
Geo expands political violence and terrorism cover
Geo Specialty has broadened its UK political violence and terrorism policies, widening the scope of its business interruption insurance to cover loss of profits even after the property has been rebuilt and reopened.
CFC adds EQT to investor panel
Vitruvian, which has backed the cyber specialist since 2017, also remains on board as a financial backer.
Thomas Carroll buys Cardigan broker
Delwyn Griffiths has joined the independent insurance broker.