Regulation
The government today will present Parliament ..
The government will today present Parliament with the wording of its exemption for sole traders from...
Hurricane impact losses felt
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FSA: No separate broker list
General insurance brokers are set to start receiving formal authorisation from the Financial Service...
Up, up, but not away
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Others set to build on Kenyan mutual success
Regarding your article 'African Insurer warned over quick growth' (PM, 22 July, p6) I would like to ...
Appointed rep market gains momentum
Secondary intermediaries are circumventing direct regulation by forming large networks of appointed ...
Underpaid, unprotected and over here?
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Guardian Zenith swoop creates Gibraltar giant
Guardian General is set to become the largest insurance company in Gibraltar with a 20% market share...
Room for lobbying improvement
The result of this week's news barometer, see opposite page, is surprising only in the fact the majo...
Mediation on the up in industry
Few would argue with Steve Hook that the insurance industry has not fully embraced the benefits of m...
Inconsistencies in broker IT systems
Inconsistencies in broker IT systems could jeopardise potential management buyouts and mergers, acco...
Lloyd's looks to raise £500m in debt issue
Lloyd’s is to make its debut in the international debt markets, raising approximately £500m of long-term subordinated debt .
Tiner to welcome new regime at Parliamentary reception
John Tiner, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority is due to speak to the Post Magazine supported All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services this afternoon, to welcome the introduction of statutory regulation of…
Pavilion makes appointments for rapid growth
Pavilion Insurance Network had made four new appointments to prepare for rapid growth.
Aon warns on insurance rates
The predicted level of losses from the 2004 hurricane season may not be enough to reverse the current trend of declining insurance rates in the UK, according to Aon.
Insider trading investigations are latest hurdle for Converium
The Swiss Exchange (SWX) has completed a probe into possible insider trading at Converium according to Reuters. The investigation followed the announcement in July of a $385 million hole in reserves which has resulted in a two-thirds fall in the share…
CBG makes four appointments
Community Broking Group has appointed four new members of staff.
BIA partners with Paymentshield
Berkeley Independent Advisers, a subsidiary of Berkeley Berry Birch, has set up a partnership with Paymentshield to offer general insurance products to its members.
IRM outlines 2005 agenda
The Institute of Risk Management has unveiled its one-year qualification, the Introductory Certifica...
Broker shut down with £300 000 debt
An insurance consultancy that left high-risk clients without insurance cover has been wound up following an investigation by the Department of Trade and Industry.
China and India lead new market opportunitites says Swiss Re
China and India will lead new insurance markets says Swiss ReResearch from Swiss Re confirms that China and India are the most promising of the emerging insurance markets. Non-life premiums collected in emerging markets are expected to double from $123…
FSA announces GI application update
The Financial Services Authority today announced it had received 5049 applications from the primary insurance market for authorisation and 4189 from the secondary insurance market as of 1 October.
Brown appointed head of IR at Alea
Alea Group has appointed Peter Brown as manager of investor relations. Mr. Brown will be based in London and will report to Amanda Atkins, group chief financial officer.
Outgoing ABI chief rejects de-merger
Mary Francis has dismissed calls for the formation of a separate general insurance trade body, claim...