Regulation
IIB slams Law Commission consultation
In its response to the Law Commission, the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) stated that it does not believe any amendments to insurance law should attempt to confer different rights to private and business policyholders (or any combination of the two…
Ace appoint UK distribution director
Ace UK has announced the appointment of Patrick Drinan as UK and Ireland national distribution director.
FSA close down Manchester broker - directors banned
A Manchester insurance broker has been closed by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) after investigations revealed that the firm was selling insurance without underwriting in place, leaving clients uninsured.
Arrow Syndicate 1910 to enter Lloyd’s market
Arrow Syndicate 1910 (Arrow Syndicate) is to enter the Lloyd’s insurance market in January 2008. Arrow Syndicate, which is a Goldman Sachs business, has obtained approval in principle from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to begin writing for the 2008 year of…
Broker-only insurer surveys the market
Professional Broking Roadshow 2007
Internal controls - Mastering risk
Corporate Risk
Emerging risk - Looking beyond the horizon
Corporate Risk
Goodwill dominates panel discussions
Professional Broking Roadshow 2007
CGT increase could boost acquisitions
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's proposed increases for capital gains tax to a flat rate of 18% cou...
Changing holidays
Q. I hear that holiday entitlement has just been increased and that further changes have been proposed. Is this correct, and if so, what are these changes?
Oak and Plum to merge
Somerville Holdings is set to merge its Oak Underwriting and Plum underwriting operations in the fir...
Seeking fair counsel
Q. The Financial Services Authority will provide advice to small firms in order to meet new treating customers fairly requirements. Should I wait for their advice?
FSA puts management under spotlight
The Financial Services Authority will visit a third of financial services firms to assess their leve...
Professional Broking online poll and results
Are you using fees? Yes - 59.5% Unsure - 13.5% No - 27.0% November online poll question: To wha...
MI imperative for TCF compliance, says regulator
Professional Broking Roadshow 2007
Without borders
Corporate Risk
Anticipating change in a shifting climate
Corporate Risk
Risk perspectives - Another cause for celebration
The use of fireworks is becoming increasingly popular, not just on Bonfire Night but for other occas...
Settling some Rockpool issues
I refer to the letter 'Something Strange at Rockpool' in the October edition, and must put the recor...
Findings reveal a sorry state of affairs
The findings of the latest review of the sale of payment protection insurance (PPI) by the Financial...
All for show?
Many insurers claim that they provide exceptional service to brokers, while many brokers believe that insurers are all 'song and dance' when it comes to their performance. Paul Lang looks into the state of service standards in the market, and how…
Brokers encouraged to step up PPI product development efforts
Brokers should focus on a more targeted approach to product design and pricing in the payment protec...
The best direction
In the rapidly changing world of insurance, brokers need to be sure of their insurer partners more than ever before. David Lomas highlights the importance of insurance asset management, and explores how brokers can find their bearings
D&O policy take up set to rise
A statutory duty on directors to regard their company's impact on the environment could see an incre...