Regulation
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
Firebond
The friendly face of the FSA
The UK took the world stage in July, beginning with the Live 8 concert, scooping the bid to host the...
Too late for complaint
While the Financial Services Authority client-money rules are far from ideal, if you are prepared to...
Stop the profiteering
Recently, the Financial Services Authority revealed that it is undertaking 'a major project' to revi...
Europe divided over legislation
While regulation moves apace in the UK, at least 13 countries in the European Union have yet to impl...
Broking giant to split up business from 2006
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has announced plans to split its risk solutions group from its reinsurance bu...
Keen interest in Axa mid-net-worth product
Axa has received a high level of interest in their new mid-net-worth products. Mike Keating, persona...
Sentiments in the spotlight
Roundtable
PB Electronic interviewee announced
August's Professional Broking Electronic interviewee will be Rachel Gilliam, recently appointed head...