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Products/schemes: Policyfast wins Homework deal
Policyfast has secured a deal with Aviva to provide the insurer's Homework cover electronically to the broker market for the first time.
News analysis - regulation: new regulator confidentiality proposal could spell trouble
Brokers have been warned that the recent announcement of a change in name of their future regulator, from the Consumer Protection and Market Authority to the Financial Conduct Authority, has come with a potential sting in the tail.
The consolidator bubble: refunding lessons
Tony Cornell reflects on the problems of excess capital in the market and the effect on long-term growth.
Power hour - future of broking round table London: Talking heads
The biggest names in the industry come together to debate the key issues facing brokers at the moment, from regulation and rates to consolidation and distribution. Martin Friel reports.
Profile - Henry Engelhardt: Admiral of the fleet
Henry Engelhardt was at the bow when the Admiral ship first set sail and he led the company onto the stock exchange when it floated in 2004. Emmanuel Kenning talks to the CEO about claims, pricing and the source of great market envy - the provider's COR.
News analysis - regulation: anti-corrupution body calls on Government to show proper commitment to Bribery Act
The lowdown: The delay in implementation of the Bribery Act will not necessarily see a dilution of it
Reportage - SME: a blossoming romance
The SME love affair has been flourishing for a while, but what does the term actually mean? With nearly all UK enterprises falling into this category, Liz McMahon explores the sector's diverse needs.
Products/schemes: What Insure launches IP product that can be tailored to individual needs
Online wholesale distributor What Insure has released an income protection insurance product offering what it says is a "modular approach to levels of cover".
Products/schemes: Broker bolsters medical charity affinity
Heath Lambert has extended its partnership with the Stroke Association to offer a suite of travel products for stroke survivors, their families and carers as part of its drive in the medical charity affinity sector.
Management - investment - how to attract investment for your business
John Needham advises how brokers can identify opportunities and lure in potential investors
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
The regulatory oar It's no secret that the regulator is taking a more intrusive approach to its duties but word has reached Polly that a number of larger broking firms have been receiving particular and rather costly attention.
Editor's letter - March 2011
Well, it's different isn't it? It's taken a lot of thought, time and energy to get to this stage and, thankfully, we're all really pleased with the results of the new Insurance Age.
News analyisis - income protection: Aviva's short-term IP launch to support creditor market
Aviva is the latest insurer to confirm its commitment to the creditor market with the release of its short-term income protection (IP) product.
Products/schemes: Bovis rolls out Subguard in EU
Bovis Lend Lease UK has signed up to Subguard, a risk management product from Zurich Global Corporate UK and JLT Specialty, which it is now rolling out in the EU and UK construction market.
Market moves: Recruitment drive shows positive outlook
The actions of the insurance industry seem to indicate it is refreshingly optimistic about the prospects for UK plc. Despite the phrase 'double-dip' re-entering the popular consciousness, insurance has stormed ahead with determination to grow its way to…
News analysis - professionalism: brokers slow to embrace Aldermanbury Declaration
The Aldermanbury Declaration is a year old this month and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has signed up nearly 200 brokers, insurers, loss adjusters, claims companies and managing agents. However, despite this early success, particularly with…
News analysis - regulation: brokers warned off overseas insurers
Brokers have been warned to take heed of current legal restrictions when they consider working with offshore providers.
Industry moves to reassure brokers over ECJ ruling
The broker-facing insurance community has moved to allay concerns brokers might have following the announcement by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that after 21 December 2012 gender cannot be used as a factor in calculating insurance premiums.
JLT reports £20m leap in profits
JLT has reported a healthy 2010 with profits after tax coming in at £90.7m, an increase of nearly £20m on last year.
Markerstudy buys part of Auto Windscreens
Markerstudy has confirmed that Trifords, part of its group of companies, has acquired selected assets from the liquidation of Auto Windscreens.
Insurance Age blog: FSCS - time to go to war?
So I ask, is it time for a court case? Has diplomacy failed and is it time to wield the big stick with a class action?
Bluefin chief calls for Aldermanbury Declaration to be precondition of agency
Bluefin chief executive, Stuart Reid, has called for commitment to the Aldermanbury Declaration to be a precondition of securing an insurer agency.
1 Answer Network breaks through 50 member mark
1 Answer Network has signed four new members in February lifting its total member tally to 52.