Broker
Swinton chairman to take equivalent role at Biba
Patrick Smith appointed chairman atbroking trade body
Businesses warned rate increases are on the way
Smaller increases expected now in place of sharp hikes in the future
FSA to toughen up enforcement sanctions
Regulator vows to hit individuals in the pocket
Plea for Government to reduce IPT on travel insurance
PJ Hayman slams "shocking" rate of IPT
Arista bolsters Southern operations
Sean Field leaves Bluefin for Arista
MMA announces appointment of new chairman
MMA Insurance has appointed Graham Doswell as its new chairman.
James Hallam bucks consolidator trend
Anscombe: clients are increasingly seeking a return to core service values
Read the warning signs
Brokers need to pay more attention to the effects of the introduction of legislation such as the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act (2007). Doing so will help to keep clients on the right side of the law and could also improve value-add…
Insuring a good night out
Fights, drugs, alcohol abuse, trips and slips are all associated with nightclubs, but brokers and insurers need not be wary, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Steering to calmer waters
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Jerry Clayton, managing director of Woodham Ferrers-based LFC Insurance Group, which has refinanced after moving to an Australian bank.
The evolutionary process
Broker websites are becoming less like online brochures, writes Katherine Blackler.
Broker success depends on IT skills
Katherine Blackler examines the options available for brokers wanting to invest in business-critical information technology training for their staff members.
Declining commission levels take their toll
Is the commission squeeze taking hold industry-wide? From being near-ubiquitous, consolidators are now out in the cold, writes Rachel Gordon.
Steering to calmer waters
26 The PB Interview
Branching out
The practice of insurers buying brokers is becoming more common in the hunt for alternative revenue streams and increased market share. Steve Wood argues that these hybrids really can guarantee independent advice
Bridging the gap
Mark Shreeve explains how brokers can advise on the most dependable D&O cover