Regulation
Mood among Lloyd’s brokers uncertain amid downturn claims survey
Lloyd’s brokers painted a mixed picture of resignation and resilience in a survey published today by international accountancy and advisory firm Mazars.
Consolidation hits premium finance market
Close Premium Finance (CPF) has announced the acquisition of Amber Select, the premium finance company known as Amber Credit and previously owned by Skipton Building Society.
Brokers' Committee elects new chair
Aon deputy chairman Jonathan Palmer-Brown has been elected chairman of the London Market Insurance Brokers’ Committee.
Spring leaves insurance employees all touchy-feely
The weather may have been awful over the Easter weekend, but that’s not stopped the PR machines at various insurance companies from rolling out some emotional, fluffy press releases this week, writes Charlie Thomas, reporter, Professional Broking.
Consumer panel responds to Northern Rock review
The Financial Services Consumer Panel said it welcomed the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) Internal Review of Northern Rock, but was disappointed that there had not been more independent input to the review.
Biba responds to FSA consultation paper
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) consultation paper outlining its members’ view that firms selling connected travel insurance should be subject to the same regulatory environment as…
Buisness Continuity service launched
A new service for the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector has been launched to tackle the previously costly issue of business continuity.
Teen Driver Safety Programme launched
GreenRoad Technologies (http://www.greenroadtech.com), the driver safety technology provider, has announced that Staffordshire County Council is the first UK council to deploy GreenRoad Safety Center to improve teen driving.
DAS UK announce headline profits of £10.3m
DAS UK Holdings, the holding company for DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited, announced its 2007 results, declaring headline profits of £10.3m, an increase of 82% on 2006.
Tokio Marine complete acquistion of Kiln
Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance has completed its acquisition of Kiln.
Employment tribunals increase but businesses fail to act
Nearly two thirds of smaller businesses are leaving themselves exposed to legal action from their own employees, despite the number of employment tribunals increasing by 15% last year, according to figures released by Hiscox.
Regulation - Following the paper trail
Although I'm happy that the advice we give to customers is appropriate, I'm not confident that it would be obvious to anyone looking at a file. What would you suggest?
Health and Safety - Rules of the house
I will be employing two home-based brokers. Are there any rules regarding their health and safety welfare that I need to consider?
Appointment at Assurant Solutions Intermediary
James Muller has joined Assurant Solutions Intermediary as its chief operating officer. Muller joins...
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Subsidence
Appointment at Aon Re Global Fac
Aon Re Global Fac has appointed Oliver Schofield as its head of global strategy. Schofield has also ...
Divine intervention for brokers?
It's not often that one is struck by an amusing insurance advert when strolling through the pictures...
Small firms supervision - Testing times ahead for small firms
View from the FSA
Insurers failing to nurture growth of independent broking market
Insurers across the industry are failing to support growth in the independent broking market, with n...
Businesses in danger of flouting fire safety law
Brokers are still unaware of a change in regulation on fire risk, despite it being in force for over...
JCC boosts support capability
Just Car Clinic (JCC), the collision repair centre, has appointed a broker and fleet relationship co...
TCF: a help or a hindrance?
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) recently announced its plan to assess the conduct of more tha...
Axa shuffles division heads
Axa has confirmed that its intermediary division may be subjected to regular re-shuffles, following ...
New LBBS members add £11m GWP
Broker network Layton Blackham Business Solutions (LBBS) has signed-up 10 new members including a number of start-ups since announcing its growth plans in November.