Regulation
FSA trade body link
The Association of British Insurers has agreed to work with the British Insurance Brokers Associatio...
Risk-e business of professional emails
Many businesses now rely almost exclusively on electronic communications but they should remember client confidentiality
Stemming the industry flow to Gibraltar
The current flow of business to Gibraltar is worrying for the UK market and the issues causing it must be addressed
Snowball concern for UK over FSA plans
Patrick Snowball, group executive director of Aviva, has spoken out against the Financial Services A...
Clearing up FSA goodwill
The story on Financial Services Authority rules in the September PB Electronic stated that goodwill ...
New focus, same professionalism
Welcome to the new-look Professional Broking, redesigned and refocused to concentrate on the manager...
TBS launches with roadshows
Total Broker Solutions is launching this month in a UK-wide series of roadshows. Travelling from Bi...
The Treasury issues consultation paper
The Treasury has issued a consultation paper seeking views on who should deal with consumer complain...
Is time running out for brokers to face up to PI?
This month's Power Hour panellists consider whether the costs associated with the introduction of compulsory professional indemnity (PI) insurance in 2005 will force smaller brokers either out of business or into mergers
Brokers express serious concerns
Brokers have expressed serious concerns over the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) plans to use t...
FSA policy chief warns brokers
Eleanor Linton, Financial Services Authority (FSA) head of policy for the high-street firms division...
Time to take a positive approach
With all the doom and gloom being espoused in some quarters, including the pressure of digesting and...
Peninsula plans to target regional brokers
UK employment law consultancy Peninsula plans to target regional brokers following a pilot of its in...
Insurers unprepared for subsidence claims deluge
This year will be an event year for subsidence, a leading authority on the subject has warned, and c...
Brokers and insurers set to face more costs
Brokers and insurers are set to face yet more costs following the FSA's newest rules on the reportin...
Budget looks to air travel to ensure the price is right
Peterborough-based personal lines broker Budget Insurance Services, which is forecasting premium inc...
The fuel may be odourless - but the gravy definitely stinks
Tony Bridgland on hydrogen cars, high-priced advice, and a whole new meaning for a well-known word
PB's October roadshows are booking up fast
The Professional Broking Roadshow October 2003 is set to be a huge success with more than 900 delega...
Looking after the safety of computer operators
Q: What responsibilities do employers have towards staff who regularly use computer equipment?
BIBA and ABI unite for renewal of good practice
Liability insurers could provide at least 21 days notice of renewal terms to brokers from November 2...
FSA half-day events
The Financial Services Authority is hosting a series of half-day events around the country, aimed at...
Task Force studies
The Better Regulation Task Force has announced its first programme of studies for 2003/4. It will lo...
Not stressed for success
Stress in the workplace is a growing problem and employers, their insurers and brokers must keep on top of court developments and legislation to avoid costly court battles