Regulation
92% do not have continuity plan
The National Audit Office says that 92% of UK businesses currently donot have a continuity plan in p...
The right not to refund
Tony Bridgland finds support from the courts for his long-heldconviction that insurers should not be allowed to withhold or reclaim partof a broker's commission whenever an insurance contract is altered orterminated
Taking aim on FSA accounting
With the date of Financial Services Authority regulation getting nearer, Edward Fox advises brokers how to ensure their accounts are in order.
Legislative reform needed after Callery
Diane Smyth reports on the Reynolds Porter Chamberlain professional liability seminar, held in November in London.
From our daily news service ... Equitable boss quits.
Equitable Life's chief financial officer, Charles Bellringer, has quit the stricken mutual insurer. ...
Industry backbone is good faith not a tariff system
Who can intermediaries lean on in times of need? After reading the article written by Michael How...
Joint FSA assistance
Broker network Folgate Masterplan and insurance systems provider Sirius have launched a joint initi...
One-day golf tournament
Post Magazine and Professional Broking would like to thank all those who took part in our one-day g...
Chancellor's comments offer no 'quick fix' to liability crisis
The Association of British Insurers has warned there will be no 'quick fix' to the current crisis i...
One regulatory step for brokers ...
Regulation is looming and brokers are understandably apprehensive about complying with a compulsory ...
Curtail third party losses
As the law has become less clear over the issue of third party liability, accountants have become more concerned.
Matthews advises early mediation
The approach of the UK courts, government and the European Union means that mediation must be attem...
Have your say with PB's campaign
With the Treasury's publication of its first consultation document, Professional Broking is launchi...
From our daily news service ... Tiner hints at claims fines for
The Financial Services Authority is considering fining insurers who fail to meet claims-handling tar...
Financial times
Brokers must be armed with the full financial facts before placing business with an underwriter and pass on this knowledge to their clients, says Michael Howard.
Sowing the seeds of trust.
Establishing and maintaining good relationships with underwriters is vital for brokers to ensure they continue to be successful, even when the going gets tough.
Broker Partners aims for 50 users by Christmas
Broker Partners, the broker software package launched by ex-Grapevine boss David Salmon, expects to...
IIB roadshow: biggest ever
The Institute of Insurance Brokers' roadshow draws to a close this month with a sold-out day at Brand...
Wilson on maternity leave during consultation period
Sarah Wilson, director of high-street firms at the Financial Services Authority, will leave the reg...
Conference Soundbites
Chris Woodburn, chief executive of the General Insurance Standards Council, said: "The problems we ...
Safety in numbers.
Group private medical insurers are increasingly concentrating on the small market, rather than the less stable, price-driven large and mega-groups. Derry Andrews shines a light on the group PMI dynamics.
Reinsurers' results make speedy capacity recovery unlikely
The capacity crisis in the liability market shows no sign of softening in the near future, accordin...
Appointment at its4me.co.uk.
Christy Phillips has been promoted to marketing executive at online insurance intermediary its4me.co...
A ray of light?
The ongoing employers' liability situation is casting a shadow over the industry and it is time the issue is resolved. Jennifer Weller says a new working group may help find a way out of the shade.