Giles CFO blames ownership structure for debt increase as backer seeks sale

laughton scott olly2 imas

Giles chief financial officer Paul Matson has denied the broker’s finances are worsening, despite parent firm Expectrum’s annual figures showing increased debt on the balance sheet.

The firm reported a pre-tax loss of £39.51m for the year to 31 August 2012, up from £37.48m a year earlier, while operating losses also increased from £3.69m in 2011 to £4.56m in the 12-month period.

N

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@postonline.co.uk or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.postonline.co.uk/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@postonline.co.uk to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Insurance Post? View our subscription options

Register

Want to know what’s included in our free registration? Click here

Already have an account? Sign in here

This address will be used to create your account

Sobering reading for those with a Biba hangover

Editor’s View: If you are nursing a hangover after going to this year’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference then Emma Ann Hughes reckons you missed the point of attending the annual gathering in Manchester.

Biba follows ABI in addressing premium finance

Less than a month after the Association of British Insurers published guidance for members providing premium finance to customers, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has followed suit.

Biba defends centuries-old commission model

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has today launched a guide encouraging members to stick to the traditional commission model and warning of the dangers of straying from it.