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Advisers demonstrate TCF adherence through ISO
Many firms may now have TCF policies in place but it is questionable what proportion of these policies are embedded within the firm compared with those that are simply paying lip service to them, says assistance provider
AIG UK set up new commercial lines division
AIG UK will be consolidating its Property, Liabilities and AIG Combined businesses into one Division under the leadership of Jason Harris as the new regional profit centre manager, property, liabilities and AIG combined.
Broker makes Top 100 profit track list
Henderson Insurance Brokers has emerged as one of the fastest growing companies in the latest Sunday Times PriceWaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100 league table.
Broker Network launches alternative network proposition
Broker Network has launched Broker Network Associate, which it describes as an alternative network proposition for UK independent brokers.
Alan Leaman to leave ABI
The Association of British Insurers’s director of corporate affairs, Alan Leaman, will be leaving the Association later this summer to take up a new role as chief executive of the Management Consultancies Association.
Leeds-based broker awarded Chartered Insurance Brokers title
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the ‘Chartered Insurance Brokers’ title to Marshall Wooldridge Insurance Brokers.
Lockton recuits Willis’s Head of Office in Manchester
Lockton’s Corporate Risk Solutions division has appointed Matt Davies as managing partner. Manchester forms part of Lockton’s Corporate Risk Solutions’ Northern Region, with an experienced Partner Group across the North and established offices in Leeds…
Giving into temptation
Over the last year, the broking community has been dogged by lawsuits around covenants that have res...
Appointment at Atkinson Smith
Doncaster-based broker Atkinson Smith has appointed Liz Dickson to the newly created role of busines...
Discrimination - Beating the bullies
There is teasing in regards to race and sexual preference in my company. My employees have not taken any comments to heart yet and no one has made a formal complaint, however, what can I do to be prepared and avoid tribunal situations?
Appointment at The Financial Services Authority
The Financial Services Authority has recruited Colin Lawrence as director of its newly created prude...
Appointment at Home & Legacy
Home & Legacy has appointed Phil Dennis as its operations director. Dennis will support the trading ...
Marsh warns firms may be under-prepared
Marsh has warned that some London firms may be under-prepared for a terrorist attack. A survey condu...
Equity Insurance acquires Holsworthy Insurance
Equity Insurance Group has acquired Devon broker Holsworthy Insurance Services for an undisclosed fi...
Willis establishes subsidiary network
Willis has established Willis N2 - a subsidiary network aimed at giving community brokers access to ...
Risk perspectives - Education is the best bet
It is typical for businesses to get much of their health & safety (H&S) advice from a broker, but ho...
Brokers advised to check clients' liability cover ahead of law change
A recent study by Venture Preference (VP) has revealed that many care home managers and owners remai...
Case for reform go-ahead grows
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has joined with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI...
Research to highlight brokers' compliance with FSA regulation
Compliance specialists Management Services 2000 Ltd (MS2M) and Branko Ltd have launched a research p...
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Surveys by the Chartered Insurance Institute Group
Two surveys by the Chartered Insurance Institute Group have highlighted that 22% of employers believ...
Skewed mentality has set market adrift
I would like to commend Tony Cornell on another excellent article concerning Treating Customers Fair...
The FSA announces management changes
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced that Clive Briault will be leaving the regulato...
Biba to offer financial crime advice
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) is compiling a paper looking into financial crime ...