Opinion
This Goldilocks market is baffling
Editorial
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...
Cancer code is welcomed
We welcome the news of the Association of British Insurers' consultation on its statement of best pr...
Surprise through the post
UK insurers and brokers are set for a surprise when they get back from their summer holidays. And th...
£140m settlement may not open floodgates
The news that a Texas court has awarded £140m as settlement to the widow of a man who died after usi...
British Standard is a milestone
The launch earlier this week of the British Standards Institute review of PAS 56 is a significant UK...
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Formal captive an option for local authority
In response to Joe Murphy's letter ('Authorities need to think carefully over insurance', PM, 4 Augu...
Sharing clients brings rewards
Can an insurance broking business and a financial advisory business prosper together in the same gro...
Simplified CFA regulation leaves nagging doubts
The news that the regulation of conditional fee agreements has been simplified was met with open arm...
BPO deals need constant attention
During the past couple of years, the outsourcing market has turned a corner. The widespread percepti...
Regulatory warnings need to be far more prominent
The regulator's announcement last week that it believes an unauthorised motor insurer is trading in ...
Here we go again on price
Can it really be different this time? Will the market hold its nerve and resist the temptation to pl...
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The cost of quitting
Winding up a solvent insurance operation may be a lot more expensive in future. Policyholders stand to benefit but insurers face higher costs.
Buying game changes tack
Despite the soft market, it would appear that there is no end to the appetite among venture capitali...
"Sneaky" PMI clause unjustified
Thousands of customers with private medical insurance cover are being short-changed by companies tha...
Personal touch needed for commercial
The freak weather-related event in Birmingham last month highlighted the issue of underinsurance in ...
Location, location, location
In 2004, Patricia Hewitt confirmed that offshored jobs in India already contributed £2.5bn to the UK...
View from the Top - Industry needs to promote creativity
With the holiday season under way, many of us will be looking forward to spending time with families...
Results
Barometer News
Eight years ago
Looking back
Shame of charging a fee for a free service
The news that some accident management companies are seeking to profit from the 7 July bomb blasts w...