Regulation
Get out while the going is still good
Selling your business is a stressful thing to do, both for you and your employees. Justin Lewis offers advice on the pitfalls that could stand in the way of a successful completion
FSA warns about H&O Insure
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned customers about a company called H&O Insure which ...
Brokers express fears over PI claims confusion
Brokers have expressed concern that they could be open to large professional indemnity (PI) claims d...
The hottest insurance gossip
If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Rod Kitchen, head of claims at Royal & Sun Alliance you...
Planning for an uncertain future
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has just produced the premium income for its members for 2...
FSA slammed for 'pointless' ruling on the use of its logo
A broker has attacked the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) 'pointless' rules on using the regula...
Keep the wolf from the door
Regulation
Small incorporated brokers freed from auditor burden
Small incorporated brokers will no longer have to take on an auditor and have their audited files pr...
Insurers cut rates
A recent report has found that insurers in the commercial property market are cutting their rates as...
Regulator is heading for the tightrope
The regulator is easing off from its enforcement stance and, while this will be welcomed by the market, the FSA risks incurring the wrath of the consumer lobby if it backfires
NU launches broker regulation support
Norwich Union has developed an online check list to enable brokers to assess whether they are fully ...
Underwriter's right to inspect - custom or practice?
A recent court decision has cast doubts over the rights of the underwriter when it comes to requesting copies of documentation from brokers, particularly if it has already been inspected, a practice that brokers claim requires the consent of their clients
Banks reject Burgesses 'rip-off' claim
Several banks have rejected a claim that banks are profiteering from selling 'rip-off' loan-protecti...
Fleet operation poses greatest risk for businesses
Adrian Walsh, director of RoadSafe, believes the number-one risk of companies being prosecuted stems...
Back in the ring
Kevin Young
Comment - Taking stock
Roundtable
FSA slammed for feedback delays and for putting customers at risk
The Financial Services Authority has been criticised for putting customers at risk by delaying provi...
FSA issues deadline over client-money rules
The Financial Services Authority has issued a deadline of 31 August to firms supervised by its whole...
Winning the paper chase
Information Management
Broker Management Forum
Broker Management Forum
Rules of dirty money
Q. Am I right in thinking that money-laundering regulations do not form part of general insurance Financial Services Authority regulation?
Professional Broking online poll and results
Would you consider targeting ethnic minority business if there were more products available? Yes 40...
Regulator to study the cost of regulation
The Financial Services Authority, in partnership with the Financial Services Practitioner Panel, is ...
It's a family affair
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