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Linton denies FSA regulation will force smaller brokers to close.
The Financial Services Authority is considering the needs of small brokers and will seek to ensure r...
Winner of Rising Star Trophy sets out plan for success.
Jane Kielty was named Young Broker of the Year at the Sheikh Abdullah Foundation Awards. The awar...
National feel for Allianz Cornhill key account management.
In response to the recent increase in the number of broker networks and alliances, Allianz Cornhill ...
Appointment at Zurich.
Mark Bull has become partnership manager, networks and suppliers, for Zurich's motor engineering uni...
IFA cover from PI Direct.
PI Direct and has launched Magian Mutual, to provide professional indemnity cover for independent fi...
Conference soundbites.
Dr Eleanor Linton, Financial Services Authority head of policy for the high-street firms division, t...
Bryan James announces environmentally friendly policies for a greener
Broker Bryan James & Co is trailing a series of environmentally friendly policies under its Future E...
AMP opts for separation.
Australian financial services group AMP plans to demerge its UK business as a separate listed compan...
Lloyd's covers SMEs at e-risk.
Lloyd's e-risk underwriting agency Click for Cover has created a product to protect small to medium-...
Online revolution.
As more and more companies are switching on to the benefits of internet transactions, brokers are swapping their pens for keyboards in an effort to streamline working habits. Steve Banner explains.
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has made Neil Evans corporate manager of crisis management. He was previously at Aon...
FSA concerns cause S&C to put brakes on acquisitions.
Smart and Cook has put a halt to its acquisition activity because it fears that the Financial Servic...
Snowed under by unnecessary paperwork.
I read David Worsfold's article in the May issue of Professional Broking with interest. Personally, ...
Insurers face FSA squeeze.
The Financial Services Authority may bring in rules for insurers regarding service standards, after ...
Appointment at Berkeley Burke Bespoke Brokers.
Berkeley Burke Bespoke Brokers has made two appointments. Tim Maxted (above, right) has joined as ma...
Motorcycle hit for Highway.
Motor insurer Highway has launched a new screen-driven motorcycle product. Highway Motorcycle Choice...
Appointment at The Bollington Group.
The Bollington Group has appointed Tony Rollins to the role of motor trade development manager. He j...
Appointment at Criticall.
Criticall has made three appointments to the senior management team. John Skelton joins as sales dir...
Elite update gives access all claims areas.
Elite Incident Management has updated its process tracking portal, giving brokers access to the clai...
Westinsure adds to network.
West Country insurance broking group Westinsure has added FMS Insurance Services to its network. FMS...
BIBA and CII ally with Broker Assess.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has joined forces with the British Insurance Brokers' Association ...
On the lookout for a good deal.
The next few years are likely to see the market overflowing with brokers selling up. Before setting off on an acquisition spree, however, brokers should take care to negotiate around the pitfalls that lie ahead. Tony Cornell explains.
Appointment at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has appointed James Miller and Sanjay Pritam as partners. Mr Pritam advi...
Household with EDI.
Allianz Cornhill has launched a full-cycle electronic data interchange household product on the Misy...