Legislation

Agenda: Commission disclosure

The European Union (EU) is now putting together its consultation paper on a revised Insurance Mediation Directive and this will include their views on commission disclosure.

Reward for efficiency required

There is no incentive for accident management companies to perform efficiently and the market requires legislation or a new product in order for it to perform acceptably.

Reportage - cyber liability: Reducing online exposure

As websites and e-trading take a more prominent role in every facet of business, online liability risks grow. Edward Murray asks how the market can keep up to date with the exposures and how brokers should best advise their clients.

Recycling: More than a load of old rubbish

Recycling in the UK is increasing, a process that is generating significant underwriting opportunities and, in turn, openings that brokers should be keen to explore, writes Andy Poole.

The Green Interview: Building momentum for change

Andrew Tjaardstra speaks to Andrew Torrance, chief executive officer at Allianz and chairman of ClimateWise, about what the environmental organisation hopes to achieve and its radical proposals to last year's Copenhagen climate conference.

Legal: The opportunity of uncertainty

The vague Green Economy Bill is not an excuse for the industry to ignore climate change risks, rather to take a lead in tackling the problem and grab a big opportunity, writes Lindene Patton.

Viewpoint: The carbon challenge

Climate change remains controversial for broking. Either it is not discussed or it is addressed in the context of new business opportunities such as renewable energy. Regardless of a broker's positioning on climate change, it has become a regulatory…

New government: Coalition consequences

The new government has already announced the end of the Financial Services Authority and an Emergency Budget full of spending cuts and tax rises. Emmanuel Kenning looks at the implications for insurance brokers.

Court throws out Quinn appeal over information disclosure

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Quinn's appeal against the decision made in Quinn Direct Insurance v The Law Society of England and Wales, which refused the insurer access to confidential documents relating to a firm of solicitors that was being…

Viewpoint: Grasp the nettle

There are sound business reason why clients should be seeking risk management advice - so brokers should overcome their concerns and provide it for them, says Andy Hawkes.

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