Friday 5 September 08 - 16:27
 

Finance & Insurance

    'There is activity, but it's not a boom, by any means'

    The finance houses are traditionally the indicator of business levels in the industry so Peter Nash spoke to The Big Three to see how they view this year - is the garden rosy? Or is it an uphill struggle out there? 

    The view from the other side

    Essex Boatyards offers insurance facilities in association with Groves John & Westrup Ltd or Haven Knox-Johnston, a division of Amlin Underwriting Services. 

    FSA compliance: 'no easy ride'

    The deadline for FSA compliance for the selling of general insurance came and went during the ExCeL London Boat Show on Friday January 14, 2005. Richard Coleman , head of Navigators & General, outlines how the company handled things 

    Field joins Advanced Polymers

    Joe Field has left his position as development manager with insurers Navigators & General to join Worthing-based Advanced Polymers Ltd, manufacturers of silicone rubber seals, gaskets, hoses and other moulding/extrusion work. 

    Compliance could bring problems, says Dodd

    John Dodd, managing director of Denovo Underwiritng Agencies, told BB : "It's probably still too early to make any clear judgements about FSA and its rules; 

    The introducer's lot

    The new FSA regulations provide that introducers must not: 

    Policyholder protection

    While Nav & Gen admits the FSA regulations have taken some time for everyone to get used to, other companies feel things are definitely moving in the right direction. 

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