Analysis
The road to recovery
RM Client Profile
A place in the sun
Travel insurance
History in the making
The development of schemes is more than just a shot in the dark, as they need to be designed with careful consideration of market conditions. Martin Friel explores the nature of the schemes game and the important part brokers continue to play in their…
Crawford & Co bureau
Crawford and Company has created a new global claims bureau in the UK to strengthen its Lloyd's oper...
FSA firm testing
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has urged firms to improve the stress testing of their busine...
Rural ambitions
Lycetts
Personal services
Case study
A match made in heaven
Case study
Rolling with the punches
Alternative risk transfer
Concerns over incoming Companies Act
While the Companies Act appears to do little to alter directors duties under the law, its application could pave the way for new litigation
Read all about it
Andrew Tjaardstra discovers some of the risks and opportunities for brokers by insuring newsagents. It is an area where small brokers can capitalise by offering a personal service that adds value to the busy shopkeeper
A view to improve
The battle against uninsured driving has come under renewed scrutiny as the government and insurance heavyweights look to secure greater participation from brokers. Paul Lang looks at the processes that are required to drive progress forward
Luck be a Ladybird
At a time when personal lines motor brokers are under threat from the growing presence of direct insurers, Michelle Worvell speaks to Fresh! Insurance Services about the secret of its success and its best-selling private motor product, Ladybird Insurance
Take the high road
The successive rate hikes within the private motor market have led analysts to cautiously predict that the market is hardening.Martin Friel explains how brokers may be able to reap the rewards of these increases and exploit the opportunities available
Unmasking ID fraud
Costing the UK economy an astounding £1.7bn a year, identity theft is the fastest growing type of fraud in the country. Sarah Hills discovers what cover is available for businesses wanting to steer clear of identity fraud
Reading the fine print on protection
Risk perspectives
Raising the curtain
Engineering
Click onto a winner
The internet has become a popular tool for consumers searching for insurance - especially private motor. Liz Booth explores the future of the internet for brokers and the importance of establishing an online presence that meets the needs of customers
A mark of danger
Flooding
High times at Higos
Higos Insurance Services
2006 Sentiment survey
Sentiment Surveys
Law Comissions propose warrantee wind up
The English and Scottish Law Commissions overhaul of insurance contract law pulls no punches in its attempt to eradicate consumer misunderstanding
December's forum
Broker Management Forum
Bark or bite?
Commission disclosure