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Research exposes national contenders as biggest threat
Brokers have identified the large national players as posing the greatest threat to their business, according to new research
IIB CEO condemns fee proposals as a 'burden'
Barbara Bradshaw, chief executive of the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB), has slammed Financial Services Authority (FSA) proposals on fees and levies as a "burden for the smaller broker"
QBE takes to the road to rally property interest
QBE is to make a renewed effort to win broker business through a nationwide road show as it develops its strategy to become a top five property insurer
Osborne sets out plans for a more balanced economy
Shadow chancellor says economy is unbalanced under Gordon Brown
First Assist joins with Home & Protect in ASU deal
First Assist Insurance Services has been appointed by Home & Protect to provide a suite of accident, sickness and unemployment (ASU) products.
AFL Insurance brokers appoint new aviation chief
AFL Insurance Brokers has appointed Eddy Dawson as aviation practice leader to its broking team.
Biba welcomes new associate member
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed Harris Balcombe, insurance claims specialists, into associate membership
Consumer bill heralds industry boost
A proposed change in legislation to protect consumers could be good news for the public, insurers and brokers, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Startups: Plotting the first move
There are many reasons for brokers to start their own businesses, from wanting to escape the confines of a consolidator, suffering redundancy or having the vision to create smart, independent new firms who provide superb service for their clients, writes…
Market Watch: Connecting with the UK Muslim community
Emmanuel Kenning looks at opportunities and developments in the UK takaful market
Broking Success: Lessons in growth
Emmanuel Kenning journeys to Ware to meet the managing director of Cullum Capital Ventures' first broker purchase, Moffatt Saunders
Management Clinic: Equal opportunities in working practice
I believe my company to be an equal opportunities employer but want to ensure that I protect it. How can I show myself to be one?
Management Clinic: Reviewing client money arrangements
A review of our insurer agency arrangements shows that we have risk transfer with all our insurer partners. Can we cancel our permission to hold client money?
Apportioning liability
Paul Castellani assesses the implications of Dunlop Hayward v Barbon for producing and placing brokers
Editor's comment: Client money needs reviewing
Editor Andrew Tjaardstra explains why nobody should be complacent over client money
E-trading leads 2010 technology agenda
Four industry information technology experts give Emmanuel Kenning their views on which developments will affect the profession in the coming year
World economy recovering - slowly
With the UK finally emerging from recession, Emmanuel Kenning reports on the prospects for the global economy
Jackson report stokes controversy
Emmanuel Kenning summarises industry reactions to recommendations that could shatter the after-the-event insurance market
Bollington buys Romero's SME motor book
Bollington Insurance Brokers has purchased Romero Insurance Brokers' book of small to medium motor trade business
QBE report is a wake up for brokers
One third of SMEs interested in buying insurance direct; not many seeking advice.
Aon raids competitors for aviation team
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
The Insurance Partnership opens Scottish office
Hull-based broker moves north of the border