Regulation
Spitzer calls for anti-trust act action
In comments filed with an obscure US federal commission, New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitz...
Beachcroft Wansbroughs to investigate FSA arrow visits
Beachcroft Wansbroughs is to conduct the first dedicated independent research into the impact of the Financial Services Authority’s Arrow visits on firms.
Lloyd's rating: Fitch decision
Fitch Ratings, has affirmed Lloyd's of London's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of 'A'.
FSA takes action against 130 companies
The Financial Services Authority's work over the past year to maintain standards among smaller financial firms saw more than 130 firms take corrective action to the way they operate, a statement said today.
Fusion cuts time it takes to protect businesses through continuity planning
Fusion Insurance has cut the time it takes to for businesses to develop their own bespoke business continuity plan by upgrading their free online planning tool.
Towergate Partnership sets launch date
The Towergate Partnership will be formally created at the end of October after it received approval from the Financial Services Authority.
Working overtime may lead to more accidents
Employees who work overtime are 61% more likely to become hurt or ill, according to a study by the U...
Bullying targeted after critical report
The Chartered Management Institute has responded to last week's news of a rising bullying culture in...
Appointment at Navigant Consulting
Paul Braithwaite has joined the New York office of Navigant Consulting as a managing director in the...
Streamlining of qualifications is needed for further stability
We already have a complete and uninspiring multiplicity of qualifications and examinations promoted ...
FSA mystery-shopper exercise in full swing
As if the European Commission inquiry was not enough to keep the market busy, the long touted sceptr...
FSA mystery shopper verdict by end of year
The Financial Services Authority will reveal whether it can give the payment protection insurance ma...
Cancer code is welcomed
We welcome the news of the Association of British Insurers' consultation on its statement of best pr...
SVB shares fall
Lloyd's insurer SVB's shares fell by as much a 7% on Tuesday, off the back of its latest trading upd...
Surprise through the post
UK insurers and brokers are set for a surprise when they get back from their summer holidays. And th...
Regulator signs deal with police
The regulator has signed a deal with the police to co-operate on the arrest and questioning of suspe...
Industry at risk after £140m Vioxx ruling
Insurers' sky-high prices for pharmaceutical cover are putting the future of the drugs industry at r...
EU inquiry kicks off with questionnaire
UK insurers and brokers are bracing themselves for more bureaucracy, with the news they will soon re...
FSA to visit insurance intermediaries
Insurance intermediaries must get ready for Arrow visits, part of an aggressive plan of visits from ...
Overseas insurer worries
Brokers have been urged to ensure transparency when they are selling cover on behalf of overseas ins...
Appointment at Willis Group
Willis has made Tim Kolojay senior vice-president within the captive and actuarial practice. Mr Kolo...
Hurricane affects Goshawk's results
Goshawk's results for the first half of 2005 will be hit by higher-than-expected losses from last ye...
British Standard is a milestone
The launch earlier this week of the British Standards Institute review of PAS 56 is a significant UK...
Events
19-20 September - Institute of Risk Management risk forum, Keele University; Tel: 020 7709 9808; E-m...