E-Trading

E-reforms cause a stir.

E-initiatives introduced in the recent Budget belie the attitudes of Parliamentary traditionalists who are resistant to any such radical reforms.

Trouble at mill.

With the expansion of employee rights under the Labour government, businesses are more exposed than ever before to action by staff who believe they have been unfairly treated. Simon Threadgold reports.

Pressing the right buttons.

New technology, in the form of the Internet and digital TV, is set to threaten the position of brokers in the insurance selling chain. Martin McLachlan explains why they must act now in order to survive.

Cox kicks out Kent.

Alan Kent, chairman of Anthony Kidd Agencies, has been made redundant following the restructuring of...

Drawing in the crowds.

Scheme business can be a profitable way of reaching specific sectors of the market. However, there is no guarantee that all members of an affinity group will sign on the dotted line, says Steve Banner.

Upping the stakes.

Once known for its low rates, the high net worth sector has recently seen a rapid shift towards higher premiums and tighter underwriting terms for the insureds that present the biggest risks, says Andrew Newman.

Lawful entry.

The UK's legal framework is undergoing considerable change, including reforms to state provision of legal funding. The increasingly important role played by personal legal expenses cover will open many doors for the enterprising broker,Frank O'Malley

Rehab code gains ground.

Last month's Rehabilitation First conference, held in London, highlighted the importance of helping accident victims return to work. Tim Collison reports.

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