Articles by Siân Barton
The Budget: sector welcomes Osborne’s decisions
Brokers and experts say Budget changes could be good for business with SME growth a key measure.
La Playa plans further expansion
Niche markets broker intends to open offices in California and Singapore.
Allianz launches PI product for brokers
Professional indemnity package made available to UK broker market following six month pilot scheme.
Crawford’s GAB Robins deal gets CMA approval
Competition and Markets Authority gives acquisition unconditional clearance earlier than expected.
Temple Legal Protection opens in Bristol
Phil Bellamy, formerly of Das, to become underwriting director at new branch.
Sentiment Survey open for Spring 2015
Share your views now as Insurance Age launches the first Sentiment Survey of 2015.
Cheltenham charity bets: The winnings are in
Insurance Age raises £344.01 for charity in the Axa Business Choice Stakes.
Cheltenham charity bets: Gold Cup day
The Gold Cup is one of the highlights of the racing calendar, but who have our brokers and insurers picked to power up that famous hill and win the prize?
Cheltenham charity bets: Day three
St Patrick’s Day at the track means the Guinness is flowing and Irish hopes are high – but who have our brokers and insurers put their stake on?
O’Roarke looking to motor growth in 2015
LV chief expects premiums to rise 5-6% in personal motor over 2015.
LV “very happy” with 2014 results
CEO admits that second half of the year was “more challenging” than the first.
Digital edition: Going for growth
Our exclusive digital edition examines the opportunities and pitfalls for brokers over the rest of 2015.
LV COR improves to record 96.1% in 2014
Operating profit grows 14% to £92m.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day two
Ladies Day has brought out a host of tipsters in the broking world – but who do they think will be first over the line?
Cheltenham charity bets: Day one
And they’re off! The first day of the festival is always a thriller, but who have Mike Lawton and Adrian Brown tipped to bring home the bacon?
Cheltenham charity bets: The insurance tipsters
Tune in each day for our top racing tips from readers and see how we get on for charity in the Axa Business Choice Stakes.
Support remains strong for under-pressure Das
Brokers largely positive over legal expenses insurer as new chief hopes for resolution "as fast as possible"
Aviva achieves best COR in eight years
Insurer posts group COR of 95.7% and revenue of £1.4bn in 2014 results.
Broking success: Network growth
Managing director Roger Gaunt set up Leeds-based broker Gauntlet 20 years ago. He explains how he developed and diversified the business and shares his thoughts on succession planning
Insurers urged to “maximise potential of data revolution”
ABI director general Huw Evans urges insurers to “have the stomach” work together to gain customer trust on data usage.
Hancock steps down as chair of Biba’s smaller brokers board
Andrew Gibbons moves up from deputy to lead board with Ashley Rogoff.
JLT says Towergate was never in its sights
Broker not interested in consolidator despite snapping up some elements of the business.
JLT has "continued appetite for acquisitions"
Bosses say 2014 results highlight “continued momentum of the business”.
Profit and revenue growth for JLT
Group and UK arms both increase revenue for global broker despite challenging conditions.