Regulation
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.
Fortis future appears secure
Following the general meeting of shareholders of Fortis SA/NV and Fortis N.V the UK branch of the general and life insurer will remain part of Fortis Insurance International, which itself remains part of the Fortis Holding Company.
FSA fee payment scheme set for Biba members
The British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba) has negotiated a special instalment plan for its members to pay the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) fees and levies. It will partner with specialist scheme provider, Premium Credit.
An end to collaboration?
The block exemption regulations covering insurers across the European Union ends on 31 March next ye...
Put right others' PPI wrongs
For over four years, payment protection insurance providers have been scrutinised, berated and accus...
Conflicts of interest - Conflict-proof contracts
I have been looking at the latest industry guidance on commission disclosure and conflicts of intere...
Legislation - Updating employment law
Some important changes to employment law legislation came into effect in April this year. What notable changes have been made?
Making the front page
Insurance Age has gone through many changes in the last 30 years. Here we take a look the magazine's evolution and ask industry leaders to give context to some of the leading stories over the years
A successful day at the races
This year's Insurance Race Day took place at Kempton Park on 21 April. Over 400 guests joined Insura...
Take a look in the mirror
It's hard not to worry when someone threatens 'Be afraid, we mean business!' But how is the Financia...
Half-day training sessions organised by Biba
Following the Financial Services Authority's confirmation of the Industry Guidance solution, the Bri...
Raising the wind
It may not be the easiest climate for insurers and brokers to raise capital but recent legislative changes could have a calming effect. The question is, how long until the impact of these proposals are felt, asks Gary Thorpe