Post - 2012-05-24
Articles in this issue
View from the top: Biba 2012 - Expensive jolly or crucial event?
The Biba conference is far more than a knees-up for brokers. It's a priceless professional opportunity, says Michael Rea.
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
Insurers have issued a stark warning that home insurance could become the 'new motor', with years of unprofitability followed by unpopular price hikes, prompting a government and consumer backlash.
Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures
Three former Towergate e-trading bosses revealed this month that they are forging ahead with two separate online start-ups. While this signals increasing interest and activity in the market, it leaves a question mark over the future of Towergate's online…
Treasury puts forward pool proposal to replace Statement of Principles
The Treasury has suggested that a limited flood pool could be funded without new money, according to Anne McIntosh MP, chair of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs select committee.
Editor's comment: Slow demise or new dawn?
Six years ago, the Lloyd's Motor Underwriters Association was subsumed into the overall Lloyd's Market Association – a clear signal that a once powerful force in the car insurance arena had accepted its heyday was long behind it.