Professional Broking - 2009-11-10
Articles in this issue
A tale of two brokers
Andrew Tjaardstra meets the founder of Footman James and finds out that age is no barrier to him doing it all again. Twice.
Young, gifted and broking
Young, talented brokers and senior management figures offer Emmanuel Kenning an insight into how the broking industry can attract the best staff now and in the future.
Well-established principals
We are often told that the small and medium-size, family-run insurance broker is dead but, according to Simon Bolam and daughter Valerie McIntee of Edinburgh-based EH Ranson & Co, that is far from the case, writes Edward Murray.
A grand welcome?
Rachel Gordon considers the moves afoot to make Lloyd's more accessible to the wider broking community.
Ecological concerns
Further national and European environmental legislation can only increase brokers' duty of care, writes Edward Murray.
Clear communications
PB asks Graham How, ex-managing director at advertising and marketing specialist Brooker and How about his relationship with broker Manor Insurance.
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Highlights of PB Week
Young, gifted and broking
Young, talented brokers and senior management figures offer Emmanuel Kenning an insight into how the broking industry can attract the best staff now and in the future.
Trade credit recovery in the balance
With only 58 policies sold from the government's trade credit insurance top-up scheme, Emmanuel Kenning investigates the sector's ongoing turbulence.
Mayer to leave UK at year's end
It has been another busy month in the world of insurance, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Brokers warn insurers: shape up
A study of commercial insurers' service to UK brokers has shown large-scale dissatisfaction with the big players, writes Peter Joy.
Every second counts
An offering for brokers interested in monitoring their time captures the attention of Emmanuel Kenning.
Consolidating the consolidator
Stuart Reid reflects on a difficult year
PPI has spelt little but trouble
Editor Andrew Tjaardstra reflects on Swinton's fine
Planning for retirement
Brokers should be aware of the implications of the recent Heydey case decision, argues Alex Lock.
Post-birth leave
An employee is expecting a child and wants to take paternity leave when the baby is born.
Toba parties
I have heard that the Financial Services Authority is doing some thematic work on client money. We put procedures in place in January 2005 when regulation came in and the rules have not changed, so do I need to do any more?
The Third Force 2009
Listing of wholesalers, networks, alliances, managing underwriting groups and franchisors
The Third Force 2010
Latest edition of the Third Force finds that this sector continues to exert a powerful influence over the market