Regulation
Are new start-ups essential?
Are new start-ups essential for the survival of the broking market? Yes 50.7% No 28.2% Unsure 23....
Call to action over mandatory disclosure
Small commercial brokers - speak up now before it is too late. We are campaigning to stop the introd...
FSnet-Insurance website launched
A new website, FSnet-Insurance, has been launched for the insurance sector to access existing resour...
Take a punt on risk
Risk management profile
New research commissioned by Response One
New research commissioned by Response One has examined the relative effectiveness of different adver...
Square Mile Broking - Sanctuary in sentiment
The theories have now stopped and the doing is well underway. Now that we are into our first month's...
Positive 2007 performance
Various syndicates and insurers in the London Market have reported a profitable year following the r...
An empire to behold
London Market
Broker Forum Hot Topics - www.insuranceage.com
The Insurance Age Broker Forum posters have been busy this month on the online discussion board, cov...
Corrections
In last month's issue, Insurance Age incorrectly attributed quotes to Principality Risk Services, wh...
Batten down the hatches
Risk and regulation
Carriers exposed to risk
Carriers are exposed to risk by creaky accounting and reporting systems, according to an industry ex...
Network boss calls for regulator to step up efforts over TCF guidance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) should give insurers clearer guidelines on how much informati...
Capita brings BDML and Lancaster together
Capita Group has confirmed the acquisition of Lancaster Insurance Services.
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.