Regulation
The Rock - no pushover, but no hard place
Andrew Stone makes a strong case for Gibraltar as an emerging base for insurers wanting EU-wide access and flexible, but responsible, regulation
Bound to do well
Binding Authorities
Thrills, spills and market pressures
2004 looks to be more stable than 2003, with worldwide economic growth leading to fewer ups and downs. Andrew Clare looks forward to a smoother ride
Appointment at Loss Recovery Group
Frazer Dewey has become sales director for underwriting agency Loss Recovery Group. He will be respo...
MBNA buys Premium Credit
Credit card giant MBNA has acquired premium finance provider Premium Credit for £180m from HSBC Hold...
Appointment at Travel & General Group
Travel & General Group has made Paul Harvey director of travel and general insurance services. He wi...
Small firms face FSA penalties
Brokers with an income of less than £1m could face fines or removal of authorisation by the Financia...
Caution greets final rules
Brokers have cautiously welcomed the publication of the final rules on Financial Services Authority ...
Lloyd's capacity stays at 2003 levels
Lloyd's is taking a cautious approach to the year ahead, with capacity to underwrite business remain...
Applying the finishing touches
Regulation
A handle on complaints
Walter Merricks
FRS5 forces funds review
Brokers will be forced to review their accounting practices and could see funds disappear from their...
Brokers attack weak FSA ruling
Brokers have voiced dismay at the Financial Services Authority's decision not to enforce a statutory...
Rates continue to rise
Heath Lambert has warned of further rate increases in liability classes in 2004, despite signs of so...
Regulation: another in a list of unsatisfactory solutions
Although insurance is essential to industry and society, it has never had a good name with the gener...
Regulation opportunities
The hassle of preparing for regulation could be offset by enormous business opportunities, said Andr...
Working with the FSA's final rules
Many of you know me from Professional Broking's sister title Post Magazine, where I spent three year...
Final rules 'fudge' lets insurers off the hook
The Financial Services Authority's indecision over the final rules on risk transfer and the handling...
To claim or not to claim
No Claims
The Marsh of progress
Marsh UK's recently-appointed chief executive, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, is forthright about the value of commercial insurance - and an advocate for a better approach to risk management, he tells Michelle Worvell
Insurers and brokers united in funds battle
Insurers and brokers are set to join forces in order to challenge the Financial Services Authority (...
Final Rules: but the uncertainty continues ..
So, batten down the hatches - the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has finally nailed its colours ...
David Moore & Co celebrates two firsts
Brokerage David Moore & Co is celebrating achieving two firsts within the Willis Commercial Network....
Brokers angered as regulator backtracks on renewal rules
The Financial Services Authority (FSA)'s long-awaited Final Conduct of Business Rules, published las...