Regulation
Survey reveals concerns about MiFID requirements
The ‘best execution’ clause of the European Union Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) is causing high concern across the whole spectrum of financial services firms, according to a survey conducted by Complinet.
Defaqto welcomes Treasury decision for FSA to regulate all travel insurance policies
Defaqto has welcomed the decision by the Treasury for the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to extend the regulation of travel insurance policies to those sold by tour operators and travel agents.
Interesting read
I was very interested to read Graeme Trudgill's article on the issues surrounding brokers' professio...
UK IMD compliance costs highest in Europe
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Galbraith slams FSA investigation
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BIBA conference attracts record crowd
The British Insurers' Brokers Association conference attracted a total of 3284 attendees between 23 ...
Improving safety on site
New construction regulations recently came into force, which could have an impact on brokers
Eco-liability warriors
Focus: environmental liability
FSA: commission disclosure debate still open
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Explaining endorsement
Q. My compliance consultants tell me I should explain endorsements to clients. Surely it is up to them to read policies?
Anything to declare?
BIBA Roundtable
The rise and rise of the aggregator
Rick Slater, General manager, CDL Another day, another price comparison site - or so it may seem to...
The hottest insurance gossip
As if smaller brokers did not have enough to contend with, they now find themselves under attack fro...
Biba chairman tells delegates to adapt to the market or die
Martin Friel Outgoing British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) chairman Max Taylor warned dele...
Leading QC urges brokers to have strong PI policy
Brokers have been urged by a leading QC to scrutinise the professional indemnity policies they have ...
Regulation Zone
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has recently published a Goodwill FAQ list on its website in ...
Biba launches financial strength ratings service
An insurer financial strength ratings service has been launched by the British Insurance Brokers' As...
Regulator holds firm regarding disclosure
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has insisted it does not have a pre-arranged position over th...
A fair comparison model is needed
Every day, brokers meet the challenge of keeping up to date with new products to advise their custom...
On a different note
From amateurs playing at home to professional musicians, the musical insurance sector demands a specialised approach when providing cover. Sarah Hills speaks to Nick Grazier about the future of music and what brokers could stand to win from the market
FSA claims job cuts are part of a bigger regulation picture
Martin Friel The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed that it will go ahead with 300 pl...
FSA says small firms are on regulatory radar
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has told small firms that they are on the regulatory radar. S...
High Court makes FOS' position clear
The High Court has confirmed that the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not have the power to m...
Top five insurers back deal to cap medical reporting fees
Sarah Hills A further five insurers have joined the initiative to cap medical reporting fees, in a ...