All articles by David Blackman – Page 6
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NewsBiba relief at decision to keep the FSA
It's not about the name, it's about the approach, says industry body
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SupplementsTomorrow's world
Technology has transformed insurance. But for many brokers, it has meant little more than having to face a growing threat from price comparison sites. Delay no longer. It’s time to take a step into the brave new world of IT
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FeaturesWill the FSA stay or go?
It’s been a week since the tumult of last Thursday. While the 2010 general election may be interesting fodder for the politicos, the City has been left reeling. Although one thing is for sure: business leaders believe coalition won’t work. And insurers? They’re all wondering about the future of financial ...
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NewsSolvency II launch prompts fears of Euro insurance exodus
European Commission called upon to provide transitional measures to prevent market disruption
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NewsTory plan to scrap FSA ‘dead’
Hung parliament deals blow to Conservative scheme for reform of financial services regulation
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SupplementsBiba 2010: Changing times
A new government may be at the helm, but other changes are at the top of most delegates’ lists for next week’s Biba conference
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FeaturesBridge over troubled waters
Six months on, Cockermouth is still struggling to recover from the floods that destroyed its businesses and homes. We head back to the scene of devastation and speak to the community brokers and insurers, who learned that being local lads meant giving from your head and your heart. Photos by ...
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NewsAirmic hopes clause will ease disclosure headaches
The current disclosure rules are 'almost impossible to meet', says chief exec Hurrell
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NewsFight against ‘deeply flawed’ global levy gathers pace
Lord Levene insists insurers do not contribute to systemic risk
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People & OpinionGrant Ellis
Far from choosing the quieter life, in his new Broker Network role, Grant Ellis is banging the drum for small brokers, big brokers, and the insurance industry as a whole. Insurance Times meets the man who’s taking it straight to Brussels
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ClaimsDriving change
A souped-up minor road accident system is finally hitting the road this month, promising a quicker process and a dramatic reduction in costs. But insurers remain nervous
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NewsBroker Network’s Ellis to lead small broker fight against FSCS
Biba is unable to represent the smaller members with enough force, says chairman
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NewsAccident lawyers plan legal challenge to derail reforms
Group chairman confirms application for judicial review of changes to low-value RTA claims
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NewsBiba welcomes new terror rules
Legislation will treat victims of terrorism abroad the same as injured victims at home
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NewsFloods summit pledge as bill becomes law
Long-term strategy ensures insurance will remain widely available, says ABI
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NewsBiba warns against Tory plan to fund consumer advice line
Proposed financial advice hotline would be paid for via a levy on the financial services sector
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NewsSwinton targets small companies
Future of broker is 'evolution not revolution', sasy chief executive
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NewsBroker Network plans series of regional insurer trading rooms
Aim is to create 'good old-fashioned service' to brokers
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FeaturesLet battle commence
As the UK general election date was finally set, Insurance Times brought together financial services representatives from the three major parties in a special hustings, and put them under the grill on their plans for the industry. Would any be able to win the hearts of the sceptical audience?
