Regulation
Biba concern over secondary registrations
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is concerned about the lack of registrations to the Finan...
Auditors' liability - the great debate begins
The Department of Trade and Industry's new paper on audit practice in the wake of Enron offers a chance to redefine the nature of accountants' professional liability
Solicitor slams complaints charges imposed by FOS
Law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has criticised the level of costs charged to brokers by the Fin...
BIBA and ABI await approval for insurer/broker terms of business
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Association of British Insurers are ratifying new...
Personal lines brokers top performer in 2003 survey
Personal lines brokers with revenues of between £3m and £10m were the top performers in the broking ...
S&P revises outlook on Axa
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has revised its outlook on Axa to 'negative' from 'stable'. S...
Soundbytes
How does ICT Getronics' compliance framework work? What specific aspects of compliance does it help ...
FSA applications hit by early web glitch
Broker trade bodies have voiced concerns over teething problems with the Financial Services Authorit...
FSA releases statistics
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has released statistics on action it has taken in cases of mi...
Jargon buster set to ease the rocky path to FSA regulation
A new tool has been launched into the market, promising to help brokers cut through the regulatory j...
The Rock - no pushover, but no hard place
Andrew Stone makes a strong case for Gibraltar as an emerging base for insurers wanting EU-wide access and flexible, but responsible, regulation
Bound to do well
Binding Authorities
Thrills, spills and market pressures
2004 looks to be more stable than 2003, with worldwide economic growth leading to fewer ups and downs. Andrew Clare looks forward to a smoother ride
Appointment at Loss Recovery Group
Frazer Dewey has become sales director for underwriting agency Loss Recovery Group. He will be respo...
MBNA buys Premium Credit
Credit card giant MBNA has acquired premium finance provider Premium Credit for £180m from HSBC Hold...
Appointment at Travel & General Group
Travel & General Group has made Paul Harvey director of travel and general insurance services. He wi...
Small firms face FSA penalties
Brokers with an income of less than £1m could face fines or removal of authorisation by the Financia...
Caution greets final rules
Brokers have cautiously welcomed the publication of the final rules on Financial Services Authority ...
Lloyd's capacity stays at 2003 levels
Lloyd's is taking a cautious approach to the year ahead, with capacity to underwrite business remain...
Applying the finishing touches
Regulation
A handle on complaints
Walter Merricks
FRS5 forces funds review
Brokers will be forced to review their accounting practices and could see funds disappear from their...
Brokers attack weak FSA ruling
Brokers have voiced dismay at the Financial Services Authority's decision not to enforce a statutory...
Rates continue to rise
Heath Lambert has warned of further rate increases in liability classes in 2004, despite signs of so...