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Biba news: 'Black swans' are no longer 'freak' occurrences, cautions Willis boss
Willis chief executive and chairman, Joe Plumeri, has warned the broking industry that 'freak' occurrences are increasing in frequency and that the industry must adapt to this reality to survive.
News: Time is ticking on UK Broker Awards deadline
The deadline is approaching to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community. Entries have been coming in from all over the country and across the categories. Although the volume has been…
Westinsure launches broker start-up service
Westinsure Broker Alliance has launched a new service which aims to help new start-up brokers through the process of launching and growing their own businesses.
BIBA 2010: Willis CEO questions FSA's "grandfathering" of Quinn
Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has questioned the Financial Service Authority's (FSA) role in the problems revolving around Quinn Insurance.
JLT announces director departures
Jim Rush, group finance director, and William Nabarro, group commercial director and chairman of the employee benefits business, are leaving the Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group.
UK Broker Awards now open for entries
The 2010 UK Broker Awards are open for entries
FSA criticises brokers' anti-bribery and corruption standards
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published the findings of its recent review of anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls in commercial insurance broker firms.
Possible future for FSA, despite Tory promise
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is likely to survive despite the Tory pledge to abolish the financial watchdog.
Complaints about GI intermediaries on the rise
The number of complaints against general insurance intermediaries has increased by 1,000 to 144,975 in the second half of 2009, compared to H1 2009, according to FSA figures.
Focus: Learning to succeed
Edward Murray finds out how brokers can improve their management credentials by utilising offsite training and which could be the best route to take.
Management Clinic: Don't overlook expenses
When we sell or renew car insurance we search the market for the best quote, but only offer legal expenses from one insurer. Why do I have to tell my clients that I am not giving them a choice in this?
Viewpoint: Labour's regulatory record
When Labour swept into office in 1997 they arrived with a manifesto with much to say about financial services. They launched into their promised reforms of the institutions governing the sector, making the Bank of England independent for the first time…
News Analysis: Promoting public financial knowledge
Emmanuel Kenning reviews the formation of an independent body designed to enhance the public's understanding and knowledge of financial services.
News Analysis: Quinntessential downfall
Quinn insurance and the Quinn Group are going through a crisis, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Solicitors' PI: Quinn: the warning signs
Edward Murray traces Quinn Insurance's somewhat chequered history and asks why regulators allowed it to remain an approved insurer for so long before finally forcing it into administration last month.
Viewpoint: The iniquity of regulation
Concerned over potentially crippling regulation costs, Barbara Bradshaw suggests the FSA could look internally at its own spending before loading fees onto the insurance industry and, ultimately, the consumer.
E-commerce: Industry risks financial penalties for breaching data protection
Brokers and insurers are exposing themselves to regulatory fines for not organising their data storage properly, a new study has claimed.
Risk management/claims: LMRC-driven limitation of liability guidance published
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has published new guidance for brokers to highlight the potential pitfalls associated with limitation of liability clauses.
News: Soaring FSA fines underline tough new stance on non-compliance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) runs the risk of appearing arbitrary as it delivers on its promise to get tough, according to law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC).
News: Quinn UK ban reversed
Quinn Insurance has been given permission to re-enter the UK market despite an earlier decision by the Irish regulator preventing it from writing new business in the country.
Shariah-compliant insurer aims to recommence trading
Principle Insurance Holdings has announced the conditional sale of subsidiaries, Principle Insurance Company (PIC) and Principle Marketing Services (PMS) to Al Salam Group Holding Company.
Carter to head up new joint Fortis and Tesco venture
Fortis Insurance UK and Tesco Bank have unveiled the structure of their general insurance partnership.
The Financial Regulator revises stance on Quinn
Quinn Insurance is to be allowed to write provisional motor insurance in the UK.
FSA to investigate Goldman Sachs
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has decided to commence a formal enforcement investigation into Goldman Sachs International following claims by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).