Articles by Siân Barton
Opportunities in data for brokers
Data can help brokers but they must use information in a way that pleases the FCA. Insurance expert Duncan Minty investigates.
Amlin disappointed with UK performance in 2014
COR for UK business grows to 105% from 100% the previous year.
Is your brokerage the best company to work for?
UK Broker Awards will now celebrate the Best Broker to Work For trophy at September ceremony.
RSA chief Lewis admits results "not where I would want"
Insurer's UK and Western Europe chief not currently planning to exit business lines.
RSA sees decrease in net UK premiums
Provider’s COR stable at 99.5%.
RSA returns to profit after 2013 losses
Provider reveals increased cost-cutting targets.
Covéa’s Sterling deal approved
Regulator approves acquisition of high net worth provider.
Former FSA man in running to chair Towergate
Reports say John Tiner set to replace Alastair Lyons as Towergate chair.
Biba welcomes FCA stance on consumer vulnerability
Insurance sector praised as ahead of the game when giving consumers easy access to products.
Janice Deakin and Adrian Brown to join Towergate
Duo leave Gallagher and follow David Ross to Towergate.
Three fraudsters get suspended sentences
Wirral men sentenced for 'cash for crash' scheme after trying to claim £51,000 from esure.
Sweep of hires at Towergate-owned BiB Underwriting
Farming and rural underwriter takes on eight new employees.
Axa joins Keychoice home insurance panel
Insurer creates exclusive product for network’s members.
Ratings boost for Towergate
Moody’s considers upgrade for recently sold broker.
Clear acquires JH Hibbert
Deal moves Clear Insurance Management to £60m premium.
RSA appoints regions director UK specialty lines
John Walsh promoted and will be responsible for regional operations and key broker relationships.
HNW property premiums grow 2.2%
Castleacre publishes its annual high net worth property index and reveals some clients are “paying over the odds”.
RIAS founders launch brokerage
Intelligent Insurance set up to offer home insurance for non-standard risks.
FinTech futures: Digital innovation campaign launched
Insurance Age launches FinTech Futures campaign to push broking into the digital age and drive innovation.
Torrance returns to UK role with Allianz
Former Allianz CEO comes back from the USA, as non-executive director for Allianz Holdings, after two years.
Broking success: Building a brand
Imogen Coggan, group MD at Kelliher Insurance Group, explains the Kerry London rebrand and talks about the future of the broker
Brokers back FCA promise to work with Biba on regulation
FCA pledges to “work constructively” with Biba as trade body launches 2015 manifesto
Das to remain on negative credit watch
S&P keeps insurer on negative watch following internal investigations.
Why consumer satisfaction matters
Shaun Crawford, global insurance sector leader at EY, addresses how brokers and insurers can keep customers happy.