Marsh

Keep schtum

Rachel Gordon looks into contingent commissions, questions why so many brokers and insurers refuse to explain their strategies, and queries whether the Financial Services Authority's stance is strong enough.

Pick of the week

Global giant targets UK as Marsh mulls HSBC bid; Axa boss seeks £50m from new lines; new asbestos bill; Barbon rues £8m court loss; Insure & Go outlines expansion plans