All Features articles – Page 36
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FeaturesProfitable timing
Andrew Holt says Markel has an impressive investment track record. Its chief architect, Steve Markel explains how it works
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FeaturesThe industry solution
Eric Galbraith says Biba’s stance is clear on the broker commission debate and further regulatory intervention is not needed
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FeaturesRound Table: Uncertainty in the market
Insurance Times together with our partner, Groupama, held a round table discussion where a panel of experts gave their views on the state of the Midlands market and the issues it faces
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FeaturesQuality insurance
Gibraltar is becoming a haven for a growing number of insurers, but the regulator is keen to maintain the colony’s reputation for quality businesses. Anita Anandarajah reports
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FeaturesTop insurance brokers: Midlands
Brokers from around the Midlands gathered in Birmingham at the Insurance Times Midlands broker event.
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FeaturesThe art of motor cycle training
Advanced training for motorcycle riders is rigorous and has proven record of lowering fatal accidents, but insurers are not interested in lowering premiums for those with these skills Chris Wheal reports
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The trouble with wind turbine
While the environmental benefits of wind turbines have been well documented, Bernard Connolly reports on the dangers of fire and contamination to these sites and the value of bringing in specialist disaster recovery assistance when such an event occurs
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Time for some honesty
The debate on commission disclosure has been marked with brokers’ attempts to avoid regulation, supported by Biba, insisting that there is no public demand for such a move. Simon Burgess reports
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Keep your finger on the industry pulse
Our new website is designed to allow individual users to manage their own specific information access. Michael Faulkner explains
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The end of good will hunting
Smaller brokers and intermediaries often rely on goodwill to shore up their capital reserves. But the FSA has ruled that they can no longer do so, from January 2008. David Quick assesses the impact the changes will have on firms
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FeaturesDiclosing medical facts
Disclosure of relevant medical facts to an insurer may not be enough for a subsequent claim to be paid. Helen Tilley explains
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FeaturesIndependence Dave
Perkins Slade is an independent broker based in Birmingham which its owner says will never be sold. The strength of the company seems to bear that out. Natasha Lavattiata explains
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FeaturesQuestion Time - The principle of being fair
Insurance Times held a public debate on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), the FSA’s principles-based approach to regulation. Chris Lewis, from the BBC’s Moneybox programme chaired the proceedings, and a panel of experts gave their views
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FeaturesQuestion Time - The principle of being fair Part 2
The second part of Insurance Times' public debate on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)
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FeaturesThe value of product cover
The rise in the number of companies choosing to import cheaper products from countries outside the EU has coincided with a rise in the number of product recalls. Mark Hutton assesses the insurance implications for companies in the import, distribution and retail chain
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Venturing into new broking waters
Tim Johnson, chief executive of Cullum Capital Ventures, tells Andrew Holt of the company’s clear business approach and its plans to reach £350m within three years
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When business bottles out
Businesses have to act swiftly to recognise when a product fails to meet quality standards. Hugh Price discusses the implications
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FeaturesTackling the top risks
Anita Anandarajah looks at a list of leading risk management issues and how they can be dealt with
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FeaturesEnsuring fair protection
Simon Burgess argues that training in the payment protection insurance market is like the product itself – an afterthought
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FeaturesMind the generation gap
Brokers should be worried that a Biba survey reveals that the younger generation prefers not to use broker services says Andrew Holt
