Regulation
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
Online service launched
Health cash plan provider Westfield Health has launched an online service to give insurance intermed...
Editor's comment
This month, Insurance Age is celebrating serving the broking community for 30 years. I think it is f...
FSA facilitates instalment option
An instalment pay-plan has been renegotiated by the regulator to enable firms to continue paying the...
Insurance intermediaries not compelled to disclose commission rates
The Financial Services Authority has announced that it would not compel insurance intermediaries to ...
Risk perspectives - When alarm bells ring
Because of a tougher police attitude to false alarm call-outs and employer concern for staff key hol...
Regulation a waste of time?
Do you feel that regulation to date has been a waste of your time now the FSA is moving away from pr...
The hottest insurance gossip
Polly has fallen victim to many a vice over the years but managed to restrain herself at the Insuran...
Airlines should refund Mexico flights, says InsureandGo
InsureandGo has called on airlines with services to Mexico to offer passengers a refund if their flights are cancelled as a result of Swine Flu.