Management

CII pulls out of ANZIIF merger

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Group has decided to terminate the proposed merger with the Australian professional body ANZIIF after a number of financial discrepancies have emerged in ANZIIF's accounts.

Maidment reappears at CNA

CNA Insurance Company has appointed former Allianz director, Paul Maidment, to the newly-created role of regional director, UK & Ireland.

Pre-budget report

Drastic action highlights dangerous slide in fortunes for UK economy. The pre-budget report, which included a £20bn fiscal stimulus, has shown just how precarious our economy has become, writes Andrew Tjaardstra

Health and Safety - Safety at work

I am employing staff for the first time. From a health and safety perspective, what should I be aware of to ensure that I meet regulatory standards and provide a safe working environment for staff?

Financial services - The power of unity

There is a long-standing association between insurance brokers and financial advisers but commercial factors have pushed this relationship into the spotlight and forced many to examine how it can be made to work more effectively, writes Edward Murray

Philip Gregory - A giant awakes

Andrew Tjaardstra talks to Philip Gregory, chief executive of HSBC Insurance Brokers, as he attempts to reawaken what he considers to be a 'sleeping giant'

Leadership is needed to steer us to safety

In choppy financial waters it's the job of business leaders to inspire staff with their optimism and sound management of risk. Without this, the doom and gloom is set to continue for a good deal longer, writes Trevor Smith

The opportunity tree

While schemes are a well-trodden path in distribution, brokers can use their specialist knowledge to branch out their offering and gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly tough market, writes Robin Broughton

The one to watch

Romero Insurance Brokers' ambitious growth strategy and common-sense approach to obtaining new business has positioned it well for the future. Ralph Savage explains how it is giving its competitors a run for their money

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