Regulation
A little bit of fine-tuning
Liz Booth takes an overview of recent changes int he liability field
Ceiling liability
Hugh Price explores the case for capping liability and asks how brokers can implement this
Laying the blame
Jessica Pothering examines the effect of the Corporate Manslaughter Act on the insurance industry
Insurance executives optimistic of growth
Insurance executives are cautiously optimistic about the next 12 months, with many expecting to experience growth, according to a recent survey by KPMG International and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
ABI warns regulators over 'one size fits all' approach
Regulators and governments must not harm other industries such as insurance, as they deal with the banking crisis, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned.
Aon to join BIBA board
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has announced the appointment of Robert Brown, CEO of Aon Corporate and Affinity, to its board with effect from July 2009.
Biba conference 2009 - Conflict over FSA in conference debate
Both praise and criticism were cast on the regulator at the British Insurance Brokers Association conference, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
Confidentiality - Keeping secrets from the regulator
We are considering an acquisition within the next few months. Confidentiality is paramount: I do not want to tell the Financial Services Authority in case the details leak out but I am told that this is necessary. Surely it is nothing to do with the…
Appointment at Assurant Intermediary
Assurant Intermediary has appointed Gavin Patman as business development manager. Patman was regiona...
Appointment at Martin Davison
Miller has appointed Martin Davison to the board of Miller Insurance Services as finance director. D...
Appointment at MSL Legal Expenses
MSL Legal Expenses has appointed Brian Daniel as business development manager for the North-east. A ...
Moving the goalposts?
Just as firms were getting used to principles-based regulation, the FSA announces a tougher outcomes-based prescription. Paul Lang asks how TCF will fit into the new approach
Biba and Gallagher London launch scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) and Gallagher London have launched the Biba Enviro...
Two day conference
Do you think Biba is right to reduce next year's conference to two days instead of three? Yes: 42.9...
Acquisition by SBJ Global Risks
The management of SBJ Global Risks have agreed to acquire, subject to regulatory approval, 100% of t...
'Outstanding performance': Axa CEO defends UK regulator
The Financial Services Authority's (FSA) performance is "outstanding" in comparison to its continent...
The hottest insurance gossip
Polly loves going to the British Insurance Broker's Association (Biba) conference - the networking, ...
Westfield Health opens information portal
Health cash plan provider Westfield Health has opened an information and support portal for insuranc...
Sit up and take note
Although the Solvency II directive may not seem to directly affect brokers, it will provoke some basic structural changes to the insurance market as a whole. Bart Patrick explains why brokers need to pay close attention
Self-appraisal: Hector Sants, FSA
Oh to be a fly on the wall in Hector Sants' next annual review meeting, Martin Friel imagines how he might evaluate his recent performance
Location, location, location
Having just returned from the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) conference in Manchester...