Broker Analysis – Page 66
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News AnalysisAssault on the regions
With Marsh’s declared intention to step up its drive into the SME sector, regional brokers could lose out.
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Online onlyInsurers take stands on broker ownership
Allianz appears to have responded to AXA's broker acquisition strategy buy upping its stake in another independent broker
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News AnalysisInvesting in the best of British
Elliot Lane says that major international banks are circling the insurance market for acquisition candidates
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Online onlyCustomers to reap the benefit of contract certainty drive
In December 2004, the FSA challenged the UK insurance industry to achieve contract certainty within two years and the drive continues to move forward.
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Comments/LettersBattle for talent
Elliot Lane says the business of recruiting and holding talented individuals is tough, but one worth investing the necessary time, effort and funds in
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Online onlyOval's acquisition march continues
The broking giant continues to consolidate but there are still gaps in its portfolio
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News AnalysisThe big acquisition push
Andrew Holt says the market is still cautious of broker acquisitions by insurers, but it does show the strength of brokers in the distribution chain
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Online onlyEDI trends indicate growth in direct market
The total volume of EDI broker transactions has fallen dramatically suggesting a growth in the direct insurance market
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Online onlyFSA shows its teeth again
The regulator's crackdown on rogue brokers is gaining pace with the annoucement of another banned director
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Online onlyScotland is a hard market to crack
Southern invaders face a tough challenge from the local brokers
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Comments/LettersAn electronic storm looms
Anthony Hilton says Lloyd's market reform is finally underway, despite its detractors dragging their feet
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News AnalysisTCF - unfair to brokers?
As the FSA reports on the industry's progress in implementing its treating customers fairly regime, Insurance Times finds some brokers are calling for more guidance on the principles. Natasha Lavattiata explains why
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CII to grant chartered status to broker firms
Move hailed as a 'clear indicator' of a firm's professional status
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Comments/Letters
Cheque book frenzy
John Jackson says the buying and selling of brokers has reached fever pitch, but it's good for business
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Unitas considers underwriting plan
Broker alliance seeks ways to turn into profit-making organisation
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Comments/Letters
Why the rush to market?
Andrew Cave says the time is right for brokers to float on the booming stock market and realise some cash
