Regulation
RK Shipman has claimed its new quote-to-buy ..
RK Shipman has claimed its new quote-to-buy commercial insurance for small businesses is the first t...
FSA imposes fines on motor retailers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has imposed fines totalling more than £175,000 on five motor ...
Biba calls for understanding over risk-based system regarding age
The insurance industry must remain on a risk-based system following proposals from the European Comm...
Insurance Age goes digital
Insurance Age has launched the first digital edition of the magazine, and is inviting you to sign up...
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Helping to address insurance brokers' regulatory concerns
Website review - British insurance brokers' association
The new British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) website - www.biba.org.uk - has been designed ...
Insurance Age on-air news review
Insurance Age news editor Sarah Hills provides a run down of the major news stories from the week - watch it now .
New network launch confirmed
As reported by Insurance Age, Broker Direct, the broker-owned insurance management company, has launched a new network specifically aimed at members of the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB).
Adjusting for goodwill
Goodwill
Claims limitation - Does limitation limit exposure?
Brokers must ensure that policyholders are aware of the risks of inflation and increasing costs in the event of a claim made against them, write Alison Wood and David Toulmin Van Sittert
Holding renewals - Terms of endearment
My customer terms of business document shows that I normally provide commercial quotations from a range of insurers, yet the Financial Services Authority has queried whether or not this is still accurate at policy renewal, when I recommend renewing with…
Pinsent Masons reveals general insurance market concerned about risk of fraud
A survey carried out by law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed that the general insurance market is co...
Anger over uninsured driving delay
The government has stalled the fight against uninsured driving by failing to implement an enforcemen...
Lockton seeks industry standard for escape of water
Water damage claims in the construction sector could be significantly reduced if an industry standar...
Editor's comment
As I was in the process of putting the August edition to bed, the news was broken that direct insura...
FSA slaps fine on Hastings
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has hit direct provider Hastings with a fine of £735,000 for ...
Square Mile broking
Many happy returns Dominic D'Inverno and David Garrad of Square Mile Broking One thing we were dre...
PB Week: The final slalom for the Olympic insurers
With the official opening of the Olympics next week, its insurer PICC Property Company (PICC) and its broker Marsh, still have many obstacles to negotiate if they are to avoid some potentially damaging claims, writes Katherine Brandon, reporter at…
Immediate action needed to address conflicts of interest law
British businesses need to move more quickly to ensure they comply with new laws governing directors’ conflicts of interest, UK law firm Dundas & Wilson has warned.
PB Week: Prince Andrew praises Plumeri’s opening
On Monday, Willis’ chief executive and chairman Joe Plumeri was accompanied by a high powered ensemble to open the Willis Building (again), writes Andrew Tjaardstra, editor, Professional Broking .
Aon comment on ‘toothless’ MoJ personal injury reforms
Comment by John Bell, head of claims at Aon Risk Services, on the Government's response to the consultation on case track limits and the claims process for personal injury claims.
MoJ decision means faster claims process says law firm
After a year of contemplation, the Ministry of Justice has finally published its response to the consultation on revisions to personal injury claims. The changes affect all personal injury litigation, uninsured loss recovery claims, credit hire and most…
Increased fraud by rogue intermediaries says survey
A survey carried out by law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed that the general insurance market feels concerned about the risk of fraud posed by intermediaries. It found that a third of respondents were unsure or felt that the systems and controls they…
Landmark respond to flood insurance cover deal with government
James Sherwood-Rogers, managing director of Landmark Legal & Financial, commented: “As flooding continues to hit the headlines, Friday’s news that insurers will offer cover for homes at moderate risk and to existing customers at significant risk from…