Regulation
PHP on acquistion spree
The Private Health Partnership, part of Skipton Building Society group, has completed a hat trick of acquisitions in two months by acquiring Surrey based Select Healthcare Independent Medical Benefits Consultants (Select Healthcare) for an undisclosed…
OFT- refers the PPI market to the Competition Commission
The OFT has referred the UK payment protection insurance (PPI) market to the Competition Commission (CC) for further investigation. This decision comes after a period of public consultation following the OFT's earlier proposal to refer the PPI market to…
ABI – Unveils line up for its 2007 National Conference
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced plans for its forthcoming national conference, which will take place at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster on Thursday 10 May.
ABI - Comments on last weeks Business Plan 2007/08 by the FSA
Commenting on publication last week of the FSA’s Business Plan for 2007/8, Stephen Haddrill, Director General of the ABI (Association of British Insurers) said:
FSA – Business plan for 2007/08 focuses on more principles based regulation
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) last week published its Business Plan for 2007/8 which sets out its priorities for the coming year. The plan focuses on the organisation's move towards more principles-based regulation (MPBR).
FSA – Business plan for 2007/08 focuses on more principles based regulation
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) last week published its Business Plan for 2007/8 which sets out its priorities for the coming year. The plan focuses on the organisation's move towards more principles-based regulation (MPBR).
JLT expands into eastern Europe following associate deal
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has announced a deal under which SIACI, its 32% owned French associate, will combine with Assurances et Conseils Saint-Honoré, the Paris-based employee benefit services provider and specialist insurance broker.
Argyll appoints key account exec
South East Broker, Argyll Insurance Services has hired Robert Alner from Nsure as an account executive. Mr Alner will be responsible for the management of a variety of Argyll’s key accounts as well as focussing upon business development.
FSA fines investment firm £10,500 for the failings of its subsidiary
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Trigon Pensions Limited (Trigon) £10,500 for failing to monitor advisers effectively at its appointed representative, Trigon Financial Services (TFS).
Beazley in new mid-market drive
Beazley has announced plans to begin underwriting commercial property business on an admitted basis from 19 February. The Lloyd's insurer said its aims to offer mid-sized clients service previously familiar only to the largest insurers.
European insurance boss addresses business insurance public inquiry
Gérard de La Martinière, President of CEA, the Brussels-based representative organisation for the European insurance and reinsurance industry, today participated at the European Commission’s public hearing which was held to gather reactions to the…
Target acquires Harlosh
Harlosh has been acquired by Target Group, the financial software and services organisation operating in the consumer and commercial loan markets. The enlarged Target Group will now be one of the largest privately-owned systems and services providers in…
Pru launches assault on poor claims record in protection
Prudential has attacked the protection market's poor record for paying claims, and has launched its own flexible protection plan in a bid to win market share.
Construction code to tackle water damage
Construction underwriters are set to establish a code of practice to prevent the multi-million-pound...
FSA warns firms of greater disaster impact
Risk Report
ICA reveals growing trust for FSA
The Association of British Insurers has published guidance for the industry on how to deal with the ...
Insurers dismiss bull bar outcry
Insurers have dismissed doctors' calls for the insurance industry to start clamping down on bull bar...
Cash appeal to brokers
An appeal to former members of a closed broker mutual has been launched, inviting them to claim thei...
SBJ acquires SG Ingram
Broker SBJ has acquired North Yorkshire actuarial and consulting practice SG Ingram. The move is des...
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Risk Report
Brokers question FSA over non-UK insurers
The financial watchdog has been warned it is failing UK policyholders who insure with non UK-domicil...
Appointment at Berwin Leighton Paisner
Berwin Leighton Paisner has recruited Nathan Willmott, a specialist in Financial Services Authority ...
Get authorised to avoid being an April fool
Claims management companies need to apply for authorisation by 16 February in order to ensure their ...