Broker
Interview: Breaking the insurer mould
Groupama sits somewhere in the middle in terms of how it presents itself to brokers - as both a composite and a specialist. Allison Andrews explains to Martin Friel how the insurer's realistic approach maintains a balanced service.
Editor's comment - August 2010
If one good thing has come out of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy debacle, it is that brokers have shown there is only so much they can take.
Broker Forum: PPI - possible solution
From the broking.co.uk Broker Forum, July 2010.
Letters: Brokers must invest in e-commerce
Mark Roberts of CGI is right to warn brokers to invest in e-commerce (Insurance Age, July 2010).
Agenda: KIC first half 2010 results and outlook
Letter to president Petrov Arverbeyev, Kazakhstan Insurance Company
Bollington, Equity Direct Broking and THB Risk Solutions launch new schemes
New schemes have been launched by Bollington, Equity Direct Broking (EDB) and THB Risk Solutions.
Insurance industry prepares for Olympics red alert
The insurance industry has been warned to prepare for every eventuality, including a terrorist attack, in the lead up to the Olympics in 2012.
UK still has most uninsured drivers in Western Europe
The chief executive of the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) has branded the UK's uninsured driving record "embarrassing" after it was revealed the country has the highest level of uninsured driving in Western Europe.
The FSA sends signal of intent with broker fine and insurer bans
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined a broker network director and banned three insurance professionals for a £2m fraud in its latest crackdown.
Arag service comes out on top in legal expenses insurer questionnaire
Brokers have voted Arag the best legal expenses insurer (LEI) in terms of overall service in a survey by Insurance Age's sister industry insight unit Insurance 360.
Broker buying spree continues
Brokers began the second half of 2010 in a flurry of acquisition activity with Bridle Insurance snapping up two buys and further purchases from MRIB and Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV).
New Ink MD Mike Smith looks to acquire Westinsure
Giles-owned Ink Underwriting has made an offer to acquire the entire share capital of South-west broker network, Westinsure.
Jackson consultation slated for leaving brokers in dark
Experts have criticised the Government's Jackson review consultation, claiming it has left the industry "in the dark" on key measures.
NIG's personal lines exit to impact around 3,000 brokers
About 3,000 brokers will be affected by NIG's decision to exit the personal lines market and focus solely on commercial business.
Contenders for 2010 UK Broker Awards revealed
The shortlist for the 2010 UK Broker Awards has been announced so it's time to celebrate the best of British in the broking sector.
Broker Direct slashes workforce to balance declining motor book
Broker Direct has made 50 redundancies in a bid to compensate for the loss of one fifth of its personal lines motor book.
Brokers demand 'safe harbour' from PPI storm
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has come under increasing pressure to force insurers to share the burden of compensation claims resulting from the widespread mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).
Utley quits IAG to focus on his own investments
Neil Utley has revealed his intention to return to his entrepreneurial roots after quitting his role as chief executive of Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) UK business.
Industry anticipates further IPT rises to catch up with EU levels
Industry experts have warned of further Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) hikes as the Government attempts to bring UK tax levels into line with the rest of Europe.
Broker Expo gains CII accreditation
The Chartered Insurance Institute has confirmed that the Broker Expo has received official accreditation as the 2010 event opens for registration.
PB Week: A week in the life of Keith Curling, Carmichaels MD
Monday: On the train to London and the diary assumes control, it will be a frenetic week with client meetings combined with managing my own portfolio of adjusting work.
NIG pulls personal lines
Royal Bank of Scotland insurer NIG has outlined plans to close its personal lines division and focus solely on commercial business
News round-up: July/August 2010
A brief round up of news from the secto.
Government to consult on how to implement Jackson Review
The coalition Government has announced a consultation on implementing the recommendations laid out in Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.