Professional Broking - 2010-04-09
Articles in this issue
News Analysis: RTA reforms set to launch
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the changes designed to make personal injury claims from road traffic accidents simpler, quicker and cheaper
News Analysis: A Budget for business?
Emmanuel Kenning reviews the profession's response to the last Budget before the upcoming general election
News Analysis: Quinn enters administration
Andrew Tjaardstra investigates the ramifications of the Irish insurer's troubles for UK and Irish policyholders as well as other stakeholders
Technology: All aboard the IT express
Emmanuel Kenning looks at PowerPlace's efforts to move the broker market towards a growing technological presence in commercial lines
UK Broker Summit 2010: Serious business and pleasure
The second annual UK Broker Summit was held recently at Horsham in West Sussex. Emmanuel Kenning shares the highlights from the speeches, meetings and social activities
Viewpoint: The IT challenge of Solvency II
Viewpoint from Steve Knight, general manager at Mi
Editor's Comment: Quinn raises responsibility issue
The Editor's comment by Andrew Tjaardstra
Legal: The lay of the land
Dan Preddy, financial services partner at Beachcroft, looks at what brokers can expect from the FSA in 2010
Management Clinic: Nixing nepotism
I am the managing director of a broker staffed mostly by family. We have some employees who are not relatives, so how do I ensure that we have a fair workplace where all employees are treated equally?
Management Clinic: Off the radar?
The FSA has issued another 'Dear CEO' letter to bigger firms on solvency. As it hasn't seen fit to include my firm, presumably it doesn't apply to us, as we must be 'under their radar'?
Broking Success: Playing with a straight bat
Emmanuel Kenning meets Rajan Amin, a golf loving cricket fan working in the shadow of the Brit Oval and a broker determined to break the million pound barrier
Focus: Promoting brokers online
Many brokers are still reluctant to dip their toes in the digital waters to market themselves, yet it can be more cost-effective than traditional methods writes Darren Davidson
Biba 2010 preview: Surviving the perfect storm?
Philip Bird comments on the progress of the personal motor market in light of the recession ahead of a debate at Biba 2010
Market Watch: Kings of the castle
Emmanuel Kenning investigates what impact the recession has had on the high net worth market and what the future may hold
Product review: Typical commercial legal cover blended with EPL
This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits.
Focus: Learning to succeed
Edward Murray finds out how brokers can improve their management credentials by utilising offsite training and which could be the best route to take.