Regulation
Better lobbying leads to government action
Insurance has gradually climbed higher on the present government's agenda than at any other time during its term of office
The challenge of adding value
Developments in the industry should be seen as providing opportunities to brokers rather being regarded as threats
Insurers wield unfair influence with the FSA
I write with regard to the Financial Services Authority rules on broker payments to third parties, i...
15% miss discount deadline
A recent survey of 1000 brokers found that 85% had registered for authorisation, 4% were considering...
Local authorities caught napping
Local authorities (LAs) are largely under prepared for the impending Civil Contingencies Bill, accor...
Regulation is a needless waste
All brokers should have implanted in their brain the day in the mid 90s when Helen Liddell stood up ...
Compliance will 'strangle profit' claims broker survey
Over 85% of brokers think compliance will have a negative impact on their profit for the coming fina...
Regulation Q&A
With the deadline for Financial Services Authority (FSA) applications looming, brokers are running o...
My home is my castle
High net worth is a complex market and customers with listed properties can be a minefield for brokers, who risk their reputation if they don't get it right first time. Lee Chapman explains how brokers can tackle this issue and make the most of insurer's…
FSA threatens slacker hunts
The Financial Services Authority (FSA), speaking in the run-up to the 13 July application deadline, ...
Biba launches a new income protection scheme.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched a new income protection scheme. It wi...
Keep the ship on a steady course
Underwriting
All or nothing
Q. Can my firm's general insurance business be authorised as an appointed representative if, as an independent financial adviser, we are regulated through a network?
Lloyd's chairman warns of increased global risk
Lord Levene, chairman of Lloyd's, has urged business leaders to put risk management at the heart of ...
FSA online application service now available
Alexander Forbes Risk Services UK division, AFP Consulting and IFA Mentor have launched a Finan-cial...
David Moore acquires Wolverhampton firms
David Moore & Co Insurance Brokers of Newport has become the first Willis Commercial Network member ...
Abrey Beatty acquired by Alan and Thomas
Alan and Thomas Insurance Brokers has acquired the goodwill of insurance broker Abrey Beatty in Dors...
FSA denounces EU directive
The Financial Services Authority has joined a chorus of industry voices condemning the proposed Euro...
RICS secondary exemption plea is denied by Treasury
The Treasury has poured cold water on a last minute attempt by the Royal Institution of Chartered Su...
BIBA conference
The Professional Broking team is looking forward to meeting brokers at this year's British Insurance...
Marsh CEO slams EU legislation bias
Marsh chief executive officer, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, has lambasted the 'socialist bias in European l...
An open letter to Gordon Brown
Rt Hon. Gordon Brown, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury Dear Chancellor With regard to ...