Broker
Willis rolls out Acturis software offering to broker community
Move follows Willis' adoption of Acturis software for main broking operation
Changing the face of PPI
The bad atmosphere surrounding payment protection insurance (PPI) seems to have tainted the sector to such an extent that it may not survive much longer in its current form, writes Liz McMahon
Outlook 2010
The only certainty over the coming year is change, with brokers seeking new avenues to secure their businesses while regulatory control could undergo seismic shifts in the UK and Europe, writes Jessica Pothering
Playing rough
With insurers bolstering profitability through substantial reserve releases that have, in turn, caught the eyes of investors, brokers may be waiting in vain for the return of a hard market, writes Edward Murray
Survival of the fittest
This month's power hour asks what insurance can expect from 2010 and how the industry as a whole can continue to keep its head above the water. Martin Friel reports on the debate
The promised land
Over the years, RSA has acquired a somewhat unfavourable reputation for not delivering on its promises, however Mike Lawton pledges that such 'sins' are now a thing of the past. Martin Friel tracks the insurer's 'journey of enlightenment'
Lettings agents to offer new landlord cover
Homelet claims product provides cover that other policies omit
Brightside quashes incessant acquisition rumours
Martyn Holman claims Summer discussions with Jelf did not lead anywhere
IIB plea for fair treatment of brokers
Bradshaw demands regulator treat brokers as it does consumers
Biba gears up for challenge in 2010 with 'packed' manifesto
Trade body focussing on 'signposting' to generate business for members
Third quarter economy GDP revised again
The UK economy contracted 0.2% in third quarter
Aviva UK CEO won't merge life and GI arms
In an interview with Post magazine, new Aviva group life and GI CEO says more synergies between arms but no merger
Markerstudy hires niche underwriting manager
Steve Stone joins Markerstudy from QBE
Capita announces senior appointments
Matthew Briggs to join as CEO of Capita Insurance Services while Mike Margetts will become managing director of Capita's commercial insurance business
Fitch: Pricing adequacy critical for London Market
Fitch anticipates premium rates will remain flat or decline slightly in 2010
Confused grows home insurance panel
Price comparison site adds Diamond Home to panel
Business insolvency falls, says Experian
According to Experian, the smallest businesses have shown the most resilience
FSA fines up 53% to £34.8m in 2009
Average fine up 97%, according to law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain
Biba describes IPT meeting as "constructive"
British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers arrange another meeting with HM Revenue and Customs
Snow results in 31% increase in claims, says AA
Bad weather has lead to motor claims being one third higher than usual according to AA Insurance
Marsh to buy HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh has also entered into a preferred strategic partnership with HSBC
PB Week: Experience is the best teacher
Andy Talbot, sales manager at ARAG, reflects on the year.