Regulation
Software Solutions Partners confident about business
One year after the purchase of CSC's intermediary insurance division, Software Solutions Partners (S...
Exclusive - Brokers' hours getting longer
A leading employment law firm has found that brokers are working longer hours than ever - and are al...
Appointment at QBE International Insurance
QBE International Insurance's major risks division has announced the appointment of Philip Needham a...
E-profile - www.biba.org.uk
Content As you would expect, the Biba site is packed full of information. It has a members-only sec...
Appointment at Deacon Insurance Services
Specialist property intermediary Deacon Insurance Services has appointed Julie Purkiss, formerly ope...
Reaping the benefits.
Premium finance can offer brokers a number of advantages, including increased cash flow and client loyalty. It all depends on choosing the right provider, however, says Martyn Denney who explains why brokers reap what they sow.
From our daily news service ... Application fees set out by FSA.
The Financial Services Authority has set out its proposed application fees in CP 180. The regulatory...
The only way is up.
No longer a fledgling sector, more and more companies are setting up in premium finance. And though it has no trade association, it does now have formal representation within the Finance and Leasing Association. Diane Smyth reports on the growing…
Non-regulated ABI intermediaries still to receive policies.
Members of the Association of British Insurers will continue to provide insurance policies to interm...
Not all doom and gloom.
Despite a constant stream of reports predicting the demise of general insurance brokers, they must keep calm and guard against hasty decisions.
Appointment at HealthSure.
Christine Flanigan has joined national healthcare provide HealthSure as business consultant. She joi...
Ritchie: long-term survival of broker market is assured.
Hamish Ritchie, chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, hit an optimistic note in hi...
A review of auditing practices.
With auditing currently under scrutiny, auditors should take care to restrict the scope of their duty of care to reduce the chances of potential claims.
Williams advises brokers not to succumb to compliance fears.
Mike Williams, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, used his opening speec...
British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
As you'd expect, the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference was its usual gossip-filled s...
DAS provides BIBA members with three-year guaranteed protection.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has entered into a partnership agreement with legal prote...
On the lookout for a good deal.
The next few years are likely to see the market overflowing with brokers selling up. Before setting off on an acquisition spree, however, brokers should take care to negotiate around the pitfalls that lie ahead. Tony Cornell explains.
Laying claim to claims.
The FSA's approach to the claims process is worrying to say the least and concerned brokers and insurers should stand up and be counted, sooner rather than later.
Insurers face FSA squeeze.
The Financial Services Authority may bring in rules for insurers regarding service standards, after ...
Snowed under by unnecessary paperwork.
I read David Worsfold's article in the May issue of Professional Broking with interest. Personally, ...
FSA concerns cause S&C to put brakes on acquisitions.
Smart and Cook has put a halt to its acquisition activity because it fears that the Financial Servic...
What are FSA rules about binding authorities?
Q: We are a commercial brokerage operating a binding authority on behalf of an insurer. It is profitable but what should I do about Financial Services Authority regulation?
Difficulties of putting a price on goodwill.
How much is your business worth? The tables, chairs and computers must be worth something. If you ar...
Fox: insurers impressed with new HFIS system.
Hamilton Fraser Insurance Solutions' PC-based compliance proposition received a warm welcome from in...