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Biba 2012: FCA uncertainty could damage broking sector

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

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Today at Biba we asked attendees what their reaction to the recession was and whether it has affected clients.

Insurer | 16 May 2012 | screening image

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Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.

Regulation | 16 May 2012

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Sign up for our LinkedIn page exclusively for general insurance brokers. Full of polls, debates, news and comment, it's a great place to share your views.

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Editor's pick

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Reportage: Lighting up the regions

Insurers are moving underwriting decisions to regional centres, but will this really benefit brokers and is the new model sustainable? Edward Murray finds out

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Under the hammer

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

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Sentiment Survey Spring 2012

The latest Sentiment Survey covers market hardening expectations, increasing broker engagement with social media and the priorities for Biba, all according to brokers

Interview

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Broking success: Land of his fathers

Thomas, Carroll MD Rhys Thomas explains the Caerphilly-based broker’s niche focus to Caitlin Morrison

Videos

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Biba 2012 Video: Reactions to recession

Today at Biba we asked attendees what their reaction to the recession was and whether it has affected clients.

Insurer | 16 May 2012 | screening image

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Video: Insurance Age meets Birmingham brokers - episode 3

Insurance Age concludes its series of interviews with brokers in Birmingham by asking for their prognosis for the region's......

Broker | 20 Apr 2012 | screening image

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Video: Insurance Age meets Birmingham brokers - episode two

For the second episode of this three part series Insurance Age asked brokers in Birmingham for their views on the current......

Broker | 13 Apr 2012 | screening image

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Editor’s letter - May 2012

“The real concern for brokers is that all this change creates a deep sense of uncertainty”

Viewpoint

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The tide is turning

Brokers are slowly realising the potential of schemes to boost profits, explains Tony Bloomer

Agenda

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Command and conquer

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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Schemes

How many schemes do you have?

Events

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Insurance Strategy Asia 2012

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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E-Broking

26 Jun 2012, UK

This practical one day event, combining high quality and relevant content with live e-trading demos, will bring together brokers,......

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This year's annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report study ran from late August to early November 2011, gathering comprehensive responses from 360 commercial broking professionals.