Broker Analysis – Page 51
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The LobbyAt-a-glance guide: The new financial regulation framework
Everything you need to know about supervision post-FSA
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AnalysisWhy private equity firms can't resist a broker
The Towergate/Advent deal shows how investing in brokers looks like a win-win situation for private equity houses
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Companies & MarketsHastings has high hopes for 2011
Edward Fitzmaurice explains how he will hit his £20m EBITDA target
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The LobbyBanned and fined: a broker's story
Barry Williams made one major wrong move in a seemingly otherwise sound career - and is now paying the price
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AnalysisComment: High stakes at the Towergate deal table
WIll Cullum pull off a deal to benefit all parties?
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The LobbyCan you avoid the VAT trap?
While brokers and insurers are exempt from VAT, their suppliers may not be - and the 2.5% hike could bite hard
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The LobbyDon’t get caught out by the Bribery Act
Hard-hitting new anti-bribery legislation is almost upon us, but how much do you know about it? Here are 10 things brokers should know about the incoming act
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Companies & MarketsComment: Don't bash the broker
But intermediaries may need to look in new directions for income if they want to change opinions
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AnalysisComment: Lost leader - why did Blanc exit Towergate?
The defection of the consolidator's deputy chief over to AXA could be a harbinger of difficulties to come
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Research CentreBroker Service Survey: new entrants shake it up
In the personal lines element of this year’s Insurance Times Broker Service Survey, the top spots may have been held by old favourites, but it is the handful of new entrants that have really shaken up the competition
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Research CentreHigh commission levels are helping broker profits
Ancillary products are one way for a broker to boost its income around a keenly priced policy, but an increasing number of claims is leading insurers to raise prices
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Companies & MarketsTough times for global brokers
Soft rates and a tough economy are making it difficult for mega-brokers to increase profits. But the woes of big insurers may force a better market environment for all
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AnalysisComment: Brokers' passion alone won't change public perceptions
Brokers may exude enthusiasm, but personal lines still has some work to do
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Research CentreBroker Service Survey: 2010 and 2009 insurer rankings compared
The results of the 2010 Broker Service Survey commercial lines ranking have been announced. But how do this year's rankings compare with 2009?
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AnalysisNot for sale: five questions with MCE's Julian Edwards
Edwards discusses his plans for the business, and the fun to be had with marketing
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AnalysisThe future of SME: will e-trading eat away at insurer and broker revenues?
SME customers are increasingly being drawn to buying insurance online. But while aggregators are trying hard to win commercial customers, brokers and insurers argue that the e-trading model can't meet SME customers' complex needs
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AnalysisCBG Group reveals its new management structure
Group MD Mike Askew's new senior team comes as broker posts 34.1% rise in operating profit
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AnalysisThe challenges a potential Quinn buyer will face
Whoever buys Quinn will have significant hurdles to overcome
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AnalysisNIG’s ‘Dear John’ letter sends shockwaves through broker community
How have brokers reacted to being jilted by NIG and given just a month to find new personal lines providers?
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The Lobby‘Dear broker’: the FSA reveals its FSCS thinking
Read one broker's letter from the FSA, revealing who was behind the PPI mis-selling
