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RSA buys into calm waters of marine
Insurer snaps up pleasure craft specialist despite softening marine sector
Motoring along
Insurers need to think carefully before introducing private car profit sharing, explains Tony Cornell.
How to… Mentoring
In a nutshell: Finding and retaining staff is key to success in an industry where nearly a third of broker owners are over 60. Mentoring programmes may help to strengthen the bond between staff and company making them less likely to move.
Law change leaves brokers unsure of role
Brokers fear increased burden if Consumer Insurance Bill passes into law.
E-broking: keep your business in touch
The event that will demonstrate how to get the most out of e-broking
Reportage: Take the plunge
The personal lines market is well and truly established on the internet, but the SME market is lagging behind. Edward Murray explains why now is the time to go online before the big players move in.
Power hour: Talking technology
Technology and e-trading has the power to transform the industry but, as our experts discussed at Biba 2011, insurers and brokers have been slow on the uptake. Liz McMahon reports.
Review: One-stop-shop for commercial
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Products: Self-build scheme goes online
Broker Atkinson Smith and Brit Insurance have launched an online quote and buy system as part of their self-build (new build) and home extension/conversion scheme.
Brokers unconvinved by signs of market hardening
Lone suggestion that the commercial market could be on the cusp of changing is dismissed by rest of market.
Product's roundup: Insurers save the best for Biba 2011
The last month has been all about Biba 2011 so, unsurprisingly, it dominates the content of the schemes and products pages. The most contentious aspect of the coverage however, comes from a scheme the trade body launched for non-PMI brokers. Its aim to…
More judicial reviews but no certainty of success, says RPC
There will be more judicial reviews following the decision by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to increase the top limit of awards by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) however recent events mean the regulators will be “emboldened” in defending…
Judicial reviews will rise after FOS award change, warns law firm
The announcement by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that the Financial Ombudsman Service's (FOS) maximum binding award is to be increased to £150,000 will lead to an increase in judicial reviews according to lawyers at Browne Jacobson.
Industry reacts to referral fee report
Lawyers and insurers have slammed the recommendation by the Legal Services Board (LSB) to retain referral fees in the personal injury marketplace.
Four new offices for Coversure
Coversure has launched four new franchises in Walsall, Hornchurch near Romford, Rugby and Rusholme near Manchester.
No ban for referral fees, says LSB
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has recommended that referral fees be allowed to continue but with strengthened transparency obligations to manage their impact and prevent abuses.
FSA confirms new consumer complaint handling rules and ups FOS award limit to £150,000
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed new complaints handling rules as part of a package of measures designed to drive up standards within the industry.
Insurance Age blog: Insurance isn't the problem says Galbraith
In a special guest blog, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, Eric Galbraith, argues that the industry needs to work together to improve public perception.
Chartered: A Broker's view: Cowens Survival Capability
In the third of a final part of this series, Post and Insurance Age editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift talks to Grant Scott, an associate director, Cowens Survival Capability about the benefits for a broker in being chartered.
JLT targets landlords with online offering
JLT Specialty (JLT) has launched an online quote and bind facility for property owners' risks aimed primarily at the broker sector.
Insolvency rate improves for SMEs
The health of the UK’s micro and small business community improved in April, according to Experian’s latest Insolvency Index.
Willis claims industry first with grey fleet scheme
Willis has launched a pay-as-you-go insurance scheme to address issues arising from allowing staff to drive their own cars on business - the so-called grey fleet.
British Insurance Awards 2011: shortlist announced
Today Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift is proud to unveil the shortlist for the 2011 British Insurance Awards.