Articles by Siân Barton
InsurTech Futures: Start-ups focus on customer relationships
Report shows a third of InsurTech start-ups look to improve customer relationships.
#insagepeople 18 - 24 July
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Das vs Asplin and others case referred to Crown Court
The private prosecution Das is making against former CEO Paul Asplin and others on fraud and conspiracy charges will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in August.
Henderson opens Sheffield office
Broker opens 12th office to be led by Adrian Hiley.
Industry extends commitment to the Insurance Fraud Register
Funding for three more years has been pledged by the ABI.
Aviva confident of growth despite Brexit
CEO Mark Wilson says it is too early to quantify impact of leaving EU but insurer is predicting mid-single digit growth.
Brightside loses Co-op contract
Miles Smith has picked up the commercial vehicle business.
Broker Apprentice: “Go for it”
Former contender Daniel Abbott says the series was enjoyable and good for his career.
Video: A Broking Minute with Chris Luker
Meet the CEO of Luker Rowe in our latest video.
Market welcomes Compass MBO
Members and experts say new independence is positive and John Lincoln says it will help Compass grow.
Vibhu Sharma to leave Zurich
Conor Brennan has been appointed the head of UK general insurance for the insurer.
Gable suspends shares
The shares have been suspended and company confirms that CEO William Dewsall’s regulatory guarantee contribution has “significantly reduced”.
Moorhouse post-tax profit more than doubles in 2015
However the firm sees cash balances fall from £2.1m to £1.6m following payments to the FCA and HMRC.
Acturis post-tax profit hits £14.83m
Revenue also grows to £46.1m for 2015, up from £36.9m in the previous year.
InsurTech Futures: 28% now turn to online channels to claim
BT survey reveals increasing use of digital channels for insurance transactions.
Powell and Rogers settle with Bluefin
Deal follows agreement between Mike Bruce, Global Risk Partners and Neil Thornton with the broker.
Yutree launches hauliers scheme
Yutree teams up with Aviva on hauliers liability scheme.
Biba: Business as usual for brokers
Steve White insists it is still “business as usual” as the sector takes stock of Brexit vote but warns regulation is here to stay.
Covéa relaunches Sterling home product
Cover limits have been raised and new cover added to mid net worth offering in order to encompass home working.
Brexit: Regions respond to 'out' vote
Brokers say they will rise to the challenge as concerns over passporting and government funding are raised amid confusion about the future.
Brokerbility’s Mistry “surprised” by Brexit result
Brokerbility chairman appeals for calm and says brokers need to watch how the insurers will react.
Melanie Hampton delighted with Brexit result
Leave supporter Melanie Hampton says there is no reason for the strong, stable UK industry to change due to Brexit.
Das launches private prosecution against Paul Asplin
Asplin called to criminal court on fraud charges as he denies charge.
Broking success: Quality advice
Luker Rowe managing director Chris Luker details the broker’s family origins and explains its commitment to dealing with clients face to face