Regulation
FSA hits the road in September.
The Financial Services Authority will be hitting the road in September to meet brokers who will be r...
Surveillance code to be tightened.
A new code of practice for the use of surveillance cameras could be in place by the summer of 2004, ...
Surveyor distinction raises an eyebrow.
In response to the article "A Measure of Risk" (PM, 10 July, p24) we were at a loss to understand th...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
It is at times like these, when temperatures across the UK are topping 30 deg C, that our thoughts i...
Simply the best of British.
Take pride in your achievements and your industry. That was the Šmessage David Worsfold, Incisive Media's editorial director, gave Šfinalists during his welcome speech at the Royal Albert Hall, reports ŠRachel Gordon.
The Underwriter goes into run-off.
Less than four years after it first opened its doors, London market liability specialist The Underwr...
Appointment at Fineos.
Fineos has appointed William Burgess as chairman of its board of directors. Mr Burgess takes over fr...
Deloitte & Touche report findings.
Senior management is putting itself at risk by not taking on responsibility for meeting the Integrat...
Mutual trade body in UK drive.
An international trade association for mutual insurers is on a drive to recruit more UK members and ...
MP: regulation costs are "out of control".
John Greenway MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services, ha...
Royal & Sun Alliance appoints two new board members.
Royal & Sun Alliance has appointed Edward Lea and John Maxwell to its board as non-executive directo...
Doors are opening wide for actuaries.
It seems the financial services industry is finding it just can't get by without the unique blend of professional skills offered by actuaries. Dr Geraldine Kaye examines the benefits they can bring insurance companies and the state of actuarial salaries.
The waiting game.
Love it or loathe it, Financial Services Authority regulation is set to come into force in 2005. While the changes are not yet finalised, sitting back and waiting is a dangerous game to play, says Richard Teff.
RTA fixed costs scheme agreed.
Agreement has finally been reached on the final details of a revolutionary new scheme for fixed cost...
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny was happy to hitch up her skirt and dance as Buddy Holly et al strutted their stuff at the Roy...
Ahead of the game.
With an eye always on the next move, Camberford Law has not only Šdeveloped an intellectual property product but also anticipated the growth Šin complementary medicine during the past 18 months. Diane Smyth explains Šthe strategic approach.
Age laws may require cover review.
As new legislation designed to tackle unfair working practices turns the spotlight on age discrimination, Angela Howe, right, believes it is essential companies review their insurance cover to ensure they do not get caught out.
Tiner singles out London market.
The Financial Services Authority has singled out the London market for reform, with the introduction...
IUA seeks to move US to lower funding
A delegation from the International Underwriting Association is set embark on the next stage of its...
Exemptions to the rule?
To seek exemption or not is the big question currently facing brokers, as statutory regulation by the Financial Services Authority draws nearer and another consultation paper hits their desks. Oliver Lodge tries to provide a straight answer to this…
Gibraltar mulls FSCS breakaway
Discussions are underway in Gibraltar for the introduction of a policyholders' protection scheme, w...
RSA hits out at Moody's rating downgrade
Royal & Sun Alliance has hit back at rating agency Moody's decision to downgrade its credit rating ...
View from the Top - Duncan Boyle, UK chief executive, Royal & Sun
The European Union has been discussing a directive on environmental liability since 1993 and the com...
Appointment at Ri3k
Ri3k has appointed ex inreon employee Christine Hallier as marketing manager. Ms Hallier will be re...