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Online onlyIndependent broker blog: It’s a question of fairness
From the planning to the execution, the FSCS model is inequitable for the insurance broking sector
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NewsHike in PPI claims fuels compensation levy explosion
FSCS report shows 96% of new claims relate to PPI Number of non-PPI claims halves
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NewsTriple Westminster wins for insurance as FSA overhaul begins
Ministers outline developments that could address three key industry concerns
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NewsFair Fees: Treasury moots an end to costly FSCS cross-subsidy
‘Fair fees’ inch closer with proposal that would protect brokers from having to pay for bank failures
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FeaturesThe axeman cometh
The coalition wants £83bn slashed from the state budget by 2014 – a swingeing 40% cut in some departments. Combine the reduced spending with tax rises, and there is little solace to be found for the insurance industry
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News AnalysisFair Fees: The campaign continues
Insurance Times readers explain why they have backed our Fair Fees campaign in their hundreds
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NewsNew tax consistency ‘will boost London as a hub’
Government plans to end tax on profits of UK companies' foreign branches
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Online onlyTreasury exempts insurers from foreign branch tax
Paper brings branches and subsidiaries into line
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Online onlyABI issues warning over FSA reform
Vipond highlights 'danger' that overhaul will impact on Solvency II preparation
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Online onlyTreasury unveils financial services reform plan
Consultation paper outlines implementation of FSA abolition pledge
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Online onlyLord Lang is new Marsh chair
Lord Lang of Monkton to succeed Stephen Hardis from next year
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Online onlyBarry's Blog: A long time banging the drum
The IIB was a lone voice years ago about the dangers of the FSCS model. Now it’s time to make a much louder, collective noise
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Online onlyAon to accept contingent commissions
Broker’s decision follows global research; RIMS disappointed
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ClaimsPlaying it safe
The new goverment has signalled its early determination to review health and safety legislation. But one man’s compensation culture can be another man’s access to justice
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NewsBrussels reacts to pressure for more transparency around fees
Revised Insurance Mediation Directive could spell an end to existing commission arrangements
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NewsPensioners will have to pay £84m of £455m IPT price lift
Based on insurance spend, senior citizens will bear 18% of tax hike
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Online onlyFair Fees: Brokers could boycott FSA fees
Brokers threaten not to pay FSA fees and levies as anger intensifies
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FeaturesFair Fees: Brokers won't pay for banks
The FSA’s latest fees hike has prompted a flood of responses, all with a common theme: ‘Why should we be penalised for PPI compensation?’ Your anger has prompted us to take up the cudgels on your behalf
