Articles by Siân Barton
Broking market in decline
Report suggests general insurance broking market has dropped 2.5% each year since 2010.
Brokers avoid direct channels for their PI cover
Research by Biba shows most brokers look for specialist advice for professional indemnity cover.
Gallagher burns $25m in six months on Oval and Giles integration
Costs increase compared to $12.9m in the first half of last year.
Gallagher vows to work with KPMG on skilled person review
KPMG appointed to lead 166 skilled person review into Gallagher.
Henderson buys Hall Rhodes
Leeds broker also announces second deal in the pipeline as it pays seven figure sum for Hall Rhodes.
Policies fall for Direct Line
But profits increase as brand commits to UK general insurance.
Aon reports 33% fall in operating income
Risk Solutions division sees operating income drop to $279m for the second quarter of 2015.
Operating profit falls by $100m for Brit
Interim results for first half of 2015 show GWP fell 6.3% as profits plummet.
Holliday to leave Zurich
Managing director for Zurich’s UKGI personal lines and Endsleigh to leave the business.
Toba turmoil to hit this August
Failing to act now to ensure Tobas meet Insurance Act could lead to more court action further down the line.
Lorica opens in Bournemouth
Staff from Towergate, Bluefin and Coleman to manage the branch
“Strong year” for Avantia
Broker records profits leap and increased turnover for 2014.
Zurich would pay cash for RSA
Insurer says if an offer is made it will likely be “solely in cash”.
Zurich RSA takeover hailed “good fit”
Deal not expected to have negative impact on broker market in the UK as Axa, Allianz and AIG named as other potential bidders.
Markel adds cyber risk cover
Insurer extends cyber insurance to existing business lines.
CII appoints Lloyds Bank's Fletcher as president
Former Aviva man Robert Fletcher to succeed Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry.
Wheatley “disappointed” by FCA exit
Outgoing chief executive indicates “unfinished business” at the regulator.
2014 a “good year” for Biba, says White
CEO Steve White says decreased surplus and increased salaries were due to governance changes.
Turnover grows for Biba
Increased operating costs and tax and growing director salaries lead to lower surplus in 2014.
Gallagher cracks on with deals
Bolt-on deal sees the consolidator buy Coventry-based Pinnock Bell.
Kelliher results “testament to joined up working”
MD Imogen Coggan happy with results following restructure but says market remains difficult.
FCA spends £1.7m on staff expenses
Regulator reveals staff spending hit £1.7m with £136,432 spent on foreign travel.
Brokers “positive” on ERS Brentwood closure
Insurer says market has shown “enormous goodwill” following 161 staff exits under its transformation plan.
Funding provider gains FCA approval
Premium finance provider to brokers Orchard Funding Group claims to be first to get full regulator approval.