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FSA to give special attention to outsourced processes
Outsourced processes that brokers have handled for years will be scrutinised by the Financial Servi...
Appointment at Aon
Stuart Hutchings has been appointed corporate business unit head for Aon's Bristol office. Mr Hutch...
Roadshow Soundbites
Elizabeth Adams, senior partner, employment department, of Beachcroft Wansbroughs, said: "Sexual an...
S&P's corporate governance scores increase in popularity
Good corporate governance has become increasingly important in the post-Enron and Independent econo...
Small world
As IT developments facilitated the globalisation of business, mega-brokers were expected to dominate but recent trends indicate companies are looking towards niche players. Alec Finch explains why the independents are gaining market share.
Tailoring schemes to fit
Advances in technology and the growth of 'one size fits all' packages have left schemes brokers wondering how they fit in. David Williams says expert advice is still valuable as long as brokers ensure they measure up by embracing the move to e-commerce.
Harrison Beaumont is acquired by the R3 Group
The R3 Group has acquired Harrison Beaumont Insurance Brokers, based in Witney, Oxfordshire. Ha...
Appointment at McParland Finn
Specialist liability broker McParland Finn has made Gary Housecroft manager of its corporate and sc...
Directors warned over FSA enforcement plans
The Financial Services Authority is lobbying for the power to investigate suspected breaches of acc...
The tie that no longer binds
Underwriters are finding the new Lloyd's monitoring process and anticipated Financial Services Authority regulation unattractive and this could spell the end for binding authorities.
Primary Broker Services outlines growth ambitions
Commercial underwriting agency Primary Broker Services aims to significantly expand during 2003 thr...
Misleading information on EL
Despite the fact it comes from the head of communications at the British Insurance Brokers' Associa...
Appointment at Docucorp International
Docucorp International, a leading provider of enterprise information solutions, has appointed John ...
What is the meaning of N3/N4?
Brokers nervous of Financial Services Authority regulation should voice their opinions - no one wants an unworkable system.
CETA launches ASU product
Intermediary network the Central Electronic Trading Agency has launched CETA Safeguard, a new accid...
News in brief
Royal & Sun Alliance has announced the appointment of a new chairman and chief executive. John Napie...
Appointment at McParland Finn
Gary Housecroft ACII is McParland Finn's new manager for itscorporate and science & technology divis...
Appointment at Windsor
Specialist insurance broker Windsor has announced the appointment ofa new broking team to join its L...
News in brief
Groupama has moved all its continuing and discontinued UK business to a separate underwriting subsid...
Cyber-crime looks set to rise
Internet attacks look likely to become a larger threat to companiesin the UK and around the world, a...
News in brief
A decision in the appeal against Master Hurst's 'tranche one' judgment is expected shortly. ...
Risk perspectives - Get rid of our compensation culture
An unwelcome 'cultural exchange' has been taking place between the US and the UK in recent years - a...
Appointment at Aon
Aon welcomes Stuart Hutchings as corporate business unit head for itsBristol office. Commenting on ...
News review: January - Burke leaves GAB Robins
Benedict Burke, chief operating officer at GAB Robins UK, resignedlast month and was set to take up ...