Legislation
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.
News: Quinn saga highlights 'chicken letter' risks
Brokers have been warned against relying too heavily on disclaimers to protect themselves from breaching their duty of care, in light of the recent Quinn scare.
Towergate and Allianz link up over employment legislation
Allianz Legal Protection and Towergate Risk Solutions Milton Keynes want to give more access to legal advice over employers' responsibilities.
FBP welcomes coalition policy pledge
The Forum of Private Business claims thousands of smaller businesses could benefit from measures outlined in the coalition agreement between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties published today.
BIBA 2010: Galbraith calls on Government to introduce the "right legislation"
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is set to launch a major lobbying campaign to promote the role of the broker to the Liberal-Conservative coalition government.
IIB relaunches legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has relaunched its legal advice line for members.
Legal: Introducing The Equality Act (2010)
The UK's disparate laws on equality based on personal characteristics have been unified with the introduction of The Equality Act (2010). James MacNish Porter and Rachel Dineley explain the big changes that the Act heralds.
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.
Your letters: Taking care of the environment
Having read some recent articles about the Environmental Damage (Prevention & Remediation) Regulations, I have to comment that in view of the length of time that the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) was anticipated, it is amazing how many…
FSA powers boosted
The Financial Services Bill, which received Royal Assent on 8 April, gives the Financial Services Authority (FSA) new powers and duties, according to law firm Lovells.
Flood Bill gains Royal Assent
The Flood and Water Management Bill has gained Royal Assent after passing through the House of Commons and House of Lords earlier this week.
Overseas terrorism compensation scheme given seal of approval
A scheme to compensate British citizens injured by terrorist attacks outside the UK has received Royal Assent.
Budget 2010: IPT broker burden reduced
Biba and the IIB have both expressed satisfaction following the publication in today's Budget of the final legislation extending the scope of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT).
Legal industry voices concerns following Jackson report
RPC warns of serious downside risk for insurers while Apil adds there is little in the report that helps claimants
DAS Little Book of Business Law 2009 (part two)
Beating the swine flu pandemic and keeping on top of employment law
Change on the horizon
Emmanuel Kenning looks at the start of the planning process for the technology implications of Solvency II, an issue that will loom larger for brokers in 2010.
Ecological concerns
Further national and European environmental legislation can only increase brokers' duty of care, writes Edward Murray.