Regulation
FSCS review confirmed
The move has been welcomed by the British Insurance Brokers' Association
Risk Perspectives: Directors' duties
By Tony Gimple, managing director, Crisis Survivor
FSA stands by the need for increased SIF consultation
Senior appointment scrutiny to affect smaller brokers too
Swinton stung by FSA fine for 'serious failings' in PPI scandal
Margaret Cole: "Play fair, or not at all."
Swiftcover defends claims that its online instructions tempt fraud
Direct provider promises to look at wording on its quote declined page
Commission plans for PPI hanging by a thread
Barclay's successful appeal against the Competition Commission's rulings puts PPI debate back in spotlight
What the papers say
Insurance Age editor, Martin Friel, talks to David Ross, head of media relations at the CII, and Insurance Age news editor Louise Meeson about how the press dealt with the leading stories in October
GI and pure protection complaints soar
Complaints about general insurance intermediaries have also increased
Swinton fined £770,000 for "serious failings" in PPI sales
The Financial Services Authority said Swinton will offer refunds on more than 480,000 PPI policies
Commercial lawsuits jump 9.6% as credit crunch litigation starts to rise
Research by City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain reveals 70,199 civil law cases were launched in the High Court in 2008.
PPI point of sale ban quashed
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the Competition Commission must reconsider its point of sale prohibition proposals
RPC voices concern over new FSA proposal
Plans announced via letter could result in the regulator expanding its control over senior appointments
New tax compliance solution to be launched
Axco Insurance Information Services and Fiscal Reps have announced they are joining forces to create an industry solution
Change in the wind
Goodwill continues to figure high on the list of accounting matters for many brokers, though other issues are appearing on the horizon, writes Philip Smith.
Powerful argument
With a new 'cap and trade' carbon emissions scheme due to take effect next year, now is the time to look at your electricity consumption, writes Virginia Clegg.
Lawyers don't want to scrap FSA
Recent survey of insurance lawyers reveals opposition to Tory plans for regulation
FSCS chief to step down
Loretta Minghella decides to leave after five year stint
Pass the baton
As the approved persons regime is tightened, Charles Maddocks highlights the personal risks run by directors of firms with appointed representatives
Worlds apart
If the Conservatives come into power and the FSA is replaced, will the new body prove to be more than just a rebranding exercise? James Sharp calls for specific regulation within the financial services industry
Off the hook?
Louise Meeson delves into the murky side of legal expenses and asks why hold harmless agreements are still allowed to exist, especially given the industry's focus on treating customers fairly
Out with the old?
Following the Conservative's regulatory proposals, this month's power hour contemplates the future of the FSA. Louise Meeson asks if the insurance industry would benefit from regulation that differentiates it from the banking sector and examines how…
Fears over FOS complaints data
Ombudsman's decision to 'name and shame' bothers Biba's Steve White
FSA issues guidance on 'notorious' PPI mis-selling
"Tough measures" to be put in place to protect consumers
Trade bodies urged to stick to same path
Worry over dual approach to regulatory future