Regulation
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.
ABI outlines hopes for flood bill
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published its blueprint to ensure that flood insurance will remain available to the more than 2 million homeowners and businesses residing in at risk areas.
Admiral interim statement
Admiral Group has released its interim results covering the period 1 January to 28 April 2009.
PB Week: Darling’s debt mountain
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor, Professional Broking
Biba applauds Government flood protection initiatives
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has issued a statement welcoming the terms of the draft Flood and Water Management Bill by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn and the opening of the Flood Forecasting Centre.
Matanle to head up Lloyd's broker
Specialist broker THB Group has appointed Steve Matanle as its new chief executive for its London-based Lloyd's broking operation Thompson Heath & Bond Limited.
PB Week: Jury service, swimming in the sea and some great football
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor, Professional Broking
PMI sector threatened by inaccurate pricing
A drop in rates on private medical insurance (PMI) policies could threaten the long-term future of the sector, Groupama Healthcare has said.