Regulation
Biba launches guide
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched a guide aimed at assisting its member...
Head of Axa Corporate Solutions calls for corrective action
A leading personality in the international insurance industry has said that if the current soft market cycle taking hold is to flatten out, then premium rates must be stabilised if insurers are to achieve stable and adequate pricing which means restoring…
Galbraith labels aggregators dangerous tools
Eric Galbraith, British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) chief executive has hit out at the Resolution Foundation research into price comparison websites which suggested that these sites played an important role in consumer financial decisions.
Biba reveals theme for 2008 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that 'Influencing Tomorrow' will be the theme for its 30th annual conference and exhibition to be held at the SECC in Glasgow between Wednesday 30 April and Friday 2 May 2008.
Groupama fleet risk management programme launched
Following an extensive review of its in-house fleet risk strategy, Groupama Insurances has launched a comprehensive Fleet Risk Management Programme utilising the latest innovations and techniques to conduct risk assessment and driver training.
Biba publishes management guide for TCF
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a guide aimed at assisting its members in developing and using appropriate management information to demonstrate that they are treating customers fairly.
Assurant Solutions acquires Centrepoint Insurance
Assurant Solutions, a specialist in creating, underwriting and administering niche insurance protection products, has acquired Centrepoint Insurance Services(Centrepoint), a leading distributor of buildings and contents (B&C) and mortgage payment…
Non-disclosure campaign sees rise in critical illness payments
Norwich Union has announced an 11% increase in critical illness payments since 2005, following a series of initiatives to drive down non-disclosure. According to the insurer’s latest Critical Insurance Claims Report, 80% of 2006 CI claims were paid,…
Young blasted over speech
One of the world's largest brokers has attacked the chief executive of the Environment Agency follow...
Appointment at Financial Ombudsman Service
Lord Hunt, partner and chairman of the financial services division at Beachcroft LLP, has been appoi...
Commission concerned
Neelie Kroes, the European Commissioner for Competition and the author of the European Commission's ...
Contractual changes
The Market Reform Programme Office has revised its guidance on how best to achieve compliance with t...
The Independent Trial Commentary
Condon defends on grounds of exclusion as Lomas reveals depression and losses
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could see insurers launch new schemes
The government may try to encourage insurers to launch schemes for the farming industry in response ...
Fine highlights customer exploitation
The recent £182,000 Financial Services Authority (FSA) fine of Hadenglen Home Finance and its chief ...
TCF article hit the regulation spot
I was beginning to suffer from Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) fatigue, as the Financial Services Au...
FSA's ICOB proposals ludicrous and unfair to brokers, says Biba
The British Insurers Brokers' Association (Biba) has released a damning response to the Financial Se...
Scottish broker hits £11m GWP with latest buy
MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers (MacKays) has completed its fourth acquisition with the purchase ...
Unlock the potential
Having a criminal conviction can be more than just a social stigma, as ex-offenders can also struggle to obtain insurance. However, one charity is hoping to eradicate some common industry perceptions, writes Sarah Hills
UK Broker Awards success
The UK Broker Awards held on the 14 September at The Brewery in London was a great success, with nea...
Something strange in Rockpool?
Despite the fact that the British Insurers' Brokers Association (Biba) is promoting itself and the m...
Biba welcomes FSA PPI Report
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed the findings from the third phase of the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) thematic review of sales practices in the payment protection insurance market (PPI).
EC report threatens intervention in insurance market
The European Commission’s final report on Business Insurance (published September 25) has increased the liklihood of possible enforcement proceedings against perceived anti-competitive practices within the London market, according to Reynolds Porter…
Lord Hunt of Wirral to review FOS
The board of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has engaged the Rt Hon Lord Hunt of Wirral MBE (David Hunt) to lead an independent review of the organisation – focusing on the openness and accessibility of the ombudsman service to its wide range of…