Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB)
FSA proposes 10% increase in regulatory fees for 2010/11
The Financial Services Authority has announced its proposed annual funding requirement for 2010/11, with increases of 10% in regulatory fees cited as necessary to provide more “intensive” and “intrusive” supervision.
20 Years ago: Eagle Star to be boycotted
Eagle Star will be boycotted by the 700 members of the Institute of Insurance Brokers if it does not agree to stop undercutting brokers through its direct underwriting arm. IIB director general Andrew Paddick is writing this week to all members to inform…
FSA warns brokers of "intrusive" supervision
The Financial Services Authority has made the handling of client money its "number one" target in its supervision of insurance brokers in 2010, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Pick of the week
Pressure mounts after pleural plaques review thrown out; Insurers warned over off-shoring VAT bill; Zurich plans real estate growth; Oakley opens branch of Chesham Insurance; Smaller brokers face FSA fees hike
FSA proposals anger IIB
FSA proposals for ‘straight line’ regulatory fees and levies unfair, says IIB
Bradshaw joins broker network board
Moves comes as Our Network and IIB build closer links.
IIB and Biba plan united front if Tories win
Talks over how to present a united front to a new government if the Conservatives seize power next year have begun between the Institute of Insurance Brokers and British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Industry cries foul over IPT decision
The insurance industry has called on the Chancellor to reconsider a decision to apply insurance premium tax to fees on personal lines insurance sold through intermediaries.
Broker Expo video views
Insurance Age's Louise Meeson and Liz McMahon report from this week's Broker Expo in Coventry.
IIB in loss adjusting tie-up
CEO Bradshaw believes members will benefit from Questgates move.
IIB backs FSCS review
FSA review good news for brokers declares Barbara Bradshaw, chief executive of the Institute of Insurance Brokers.
IIB: Brokers should not have to bail out unrelated firms
Institute of Insurance Brokers responds to the Treasury’s Reforming Financial Markets paper.
Tory plan to bin the FSA raises industry concerns
The Bank of England will take over regulation of financial services.
FSA attacked by brokers over transparency rules
Hampton opposed to scrutiny
McLaren-Stewart resigns form Biba board
BrightStar Risk Soultions' John McLaren-Stewart has resigned as a board member of the British Insurance Brokers Association.
More saint than sinner
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