Broker
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
A little bit of fine-tuning
Liz Booth takes an overview of recent changes int he liability field
Ceiling liability
Hugh Price explores the case for capping liability and asks how brokers can implement this
Laying the blame
Jessica Pothering examines the effect of the Corporate Manslaughter Act on the insurance industry
Open to the elements
Martin Friel investigates the growing popularity of D&O and how this insurance is being tailored to suit the needs of smaller firms
Editor's farewell
Editor Michelle Worvell bids farewell to the market after eight years