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New repair standards put pressure on insurers
A new national standard for vehicle crash repairs will see insurers having to pay better rates to...
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Competition Commission clears Hampden/CBS deal
Competition Commission clears the acquisition by Hampden Agencies of...
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Introduction
Brokers need all the support they can get, but they are not getting it from insurers. Our own research into brokers' views of insurers is unequivocal: insurers fail them.
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Breaking point
Our survey of senior brokers reveals that insurers' service to brokers is perceived as poor. Andrew Holt reports.
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A degree of uncertainty
With companies making a great effort to attract graduates and school leavers, Caroline Jordan reports on how the industry is tackling its reputation.
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The power of two
Caroline Muspratt looks at the relationship between Biba and the IIB and the possibility of a merger.
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Restrictive practices
The burden of regulation is increasing, so how can brokers cope? James Sullivan reports.
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Supporting role
Insurance Times asked three insurers to put their case for supporting brokers. Here, Chris Garrett explains how Allianz Cornhill helps smaller brokers that are struggling with compliance, technology and competition in a difficult market.
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Front line under fire
Brokers have been grumbling about insurers' customer service for years, so has anything changed? Cathie Bruce reports.
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Three's company
A healthy tripartite relationship between insurer, broker and customer will benefit both customers and brokers, says Steve Green.
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Deals will be done, regardless of fears
Our survey of independent brokers on mergers and acquisitions reveals some unpalatable home truths for consolidators, but there is general agreement that consolidation should happen. Sandy Maxwell reports.
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A leap in the dark?
After years of resistance brokers are become more trustful of technology, but the take-up is fragmented. John Hancock explains why.
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Delivering in the regions
Local expertise is being acknowledged in the regions despite the thrust of the multinationals, says Steve Fitzgerald.
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Ex-Marsh chief joins 3i specialist investment team
Marsh UK’s former chief Bruce Carnegie-Brown has resurfaced in the City, working for the venture capitalist 3i.He begins his new role in January 2007, where he will oversee a new division targetin …
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FSA principles rules confuse small firms
The FSA is causing widespread confusion among small to mid-sized brokers over its principles-based initiatives such as Treating Customers Fairly, according to the FSA's latest practitioner panel …
