Regulation
BIBA defends brokers' rights to commission.
Brokers are not liable to pay back commission earned on cancelled Independent Insurance commercial po...
Ploughing on.
Brokers worried about the downturn in the agricultural market should get back to basics, says Lance Harvey, and build on their existing client base by working towards a three-way relationship between broker, client and insurer.
Knowing your stuff.
As the case of Aneco v Johnson & Higgins recently illustrated, brokers must ensure they follow generally accepted duties of care when advising clients or be prepared for costly repercussions. Gary Meggitt explains.
Employees' rights can be transferred.
Q: My business is currently experiencing many problems, to the extent that I am considering selling ...
Buyout at MiniBusPlus.
The executive directors of MiniBusPlus have bought out their company, ensuring the business will con...
Make corporate hospitality stand out from the crowd.
Q: In a world of standardised hospitality packages how can we make our programme different? A: Bu...
Aon: new art cover.
Aon Private Clients has teamed up with Invaluable to launch Aon Artscope Protector. The cover will i...
Underwriter expands Probroker.co.uk following requests from BIBA
The Underwriter Insurance Company has expanded its BIBA-sponsored website Probroker.co.uk in respons...
Ecclesiastical recruits research analyst in order to eye up broker
Ecclesiastical has appointed an intermediary research analyst, in order to develop new business oppo...
Next port of call.
For brokers who familiarise themselves with the technicalities of marine cargo insurance, this sector offers opportunities to boost income and cement client relationships, writes Bryn Jones.
Brokers urged to join forces to learn from Indie.
Brokers should do more to shoulder the responsibility for insurers who go bust, according to John Par...
Right back to square one?
The ruling over the GISC's rule F42 may mean the route forward is temporarily blocked but regulation will come into force sooner rather than later.
Schooled in responsibility.
In the light of recent pupil fatalities on school trips coupled with a controversial High Court Ruling, adequate insurance for schools is essential if outings are to continue to be allowed.
Berkeley Morgan offers development help to intermediaries
Intermediaries are being offered a range of services from Berkeley Morgan, the insurance and financia...
Lloyd's growth slowed by US terrorist attacks
Ratings agency Standard & Poors has warned growth at Lloyd's may be hindered because of the financial...
Computer GISC guide.
Ecclesiastical has launched a computer-based learning program to provide intermediaries with a step-...
Premium finance: two new entrants.
Two companies are entering the UK's premium finance market. Premium First has been launched by finan...
Endsleigh: student products.
Online insurance intermediary insurancewide.com has joined forces with student-insurance specialists...
The Underwriter reassesses approach to new business.
Keith Rutter, chief executive of The Underwriter, has denied that the company has run out of capacit...
BIBA advises brokers to ignore creditor letter.
The British Insurance Brokers Association has advised brokers to ignore a letter sent out by Independ...
Groupama makes push into high net worth market.
Groupama has entered the high net worth market, appointing Richard Hawkins as director of high net w...
Marketing support for brokers.
Insurance marketing consultant the Insurance Marketing Department has launched an internet-based ser...
GLP: product revamped.
General Legal Protection has revamped its motor uninsured loss recovery and legal protection policy ...
Insurers have no choice but to join the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Insurance companies will be forced to join the Financial Ombudsman Service in November and will be l...