Regulation
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...
The grass is greener?
Hector Sants recently warned that the FSA's new firmer approach is something to be feared. But how does the UK's regulator model compare to what our EU counterparts have to contend with? Jessica Pothering reports
Biba launches collection of business support documents
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched a collection of business resilience s...
Biba progresses in push for IMD harmonisation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) will meet with the European Commission's (EC) seni...
Biba research reveals reduction of cover
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) research has revealed that brokers have seen both comm...
Biba launches Biba Technology
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched Biba Technology, in partnership with ...
Editor's comment
If you take a look at the news stories in this month's edition of Insurance Age you will see there a...
Risk perspectives - Eliminating doubt
The Companies Act 2006 has codified the requirements of directors and established where responsibili...
Hadrill takes over as head of FRC
Stephen Haddrill is set to succeed Paul Boyle as chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and will be appointed as a member of the FRC Board.
PB Week: It must have been BIBA
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor, PB
Research shows consumers reducing cover in recession
Research by the British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba) has revealed that brokers have seen both commercial and personal lines customers reduce their levels of cover in the economic downturn.
Heath appoints Birmingham head
Heath Lambert has recruited Mark Williams to run its recently opened Birmingham-based commercial business.
Insurance Age weekly news update
This week, Jessica Pothering reviews the lead broking news headlines: Fortis Insurance reports a str...
Comparethemarket adds to home insurance panel
Comparethemarket.com has announced the addition of seven new brands to its home insurance price comparison service.