Uncertainty around what the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants from the broking industry is causing the greatest concern in the market and greater clarity must be given before damage is done.......
Broker | 16 May 2012
Today at Biba we asked attendees what their reaction to the recession was and whether it has affected clients.
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16 May 2012 |
Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.
Regulation | 16 May 2012
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Insurers are moving underwriting decisions to regional centres, but will this really benefit brokers and is the new model sustainable? Edward Murray finds out
Sellers often dismiss the idea of selling their businesses by auction. However, handled properly, it could achieve the best price and terms for the seller, explains Mark Copping
The latest Sentiment Survey covers market hardening expectations, increasing broker engagement with social media and the priorities for Biba, all according to brokers
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Thomas, Carroll MD Rhys Thomas explains the Caerphilly-based broker’s niche focus to Caitlin Morrison
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Insurance Age concludes its series of interviews with brokers in Birmingham by asking for their prognosis for the region's......
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20 Apr 2012 |
For the second episode of this three part series Insurance Age asked brokers in Birmingham for their views on the current......
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13 Apr 2012 |
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“The real concern for brokers is that all this change creates a deep sense of uncertainty”
Viewpoint
Brokers are slowly realising the potential of schemes to boost profits, explains Tony Bloomer
Agenda
The industry’s barbarians or, as they are known, consolidators have to change their ways to survive in the current climate,......
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Events
29 May 2012, Hong Kong
Asia plays host to an array of markets at varying stages of maturity and development within the insurance industry. Understanding......
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