Explanatory note

This Order approves rules made by the Insurance Brokers Registration Council in exercise of its powers under section 8(2) of the Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977.

The Rules amend the Insurance Brokers Registration Council (Registration and Enrolment) Rules 1978, as amended by the Insurance Brokers Registration Council (Registration and Enrolment) (Amendment) Rules 1979, 1982, 1985, 1988 and 1991 by altering fees payable under the 1978 Rules as amended by the 1982, 1985, 1988 and 1991 (Amendment) Rules. The Order also revokes the Insurance Brokers Registration Council (Registration and Enrolment) (Amendment) Rules Approval Order 1991 which approved the 1991 (Amendment) Rules.

Copies of the Rules may be obtained from the Insurance Brokers Registration Council, 15 St Helen’s Place, London EC3A 6DS.

A Compliance Cost Assessment has been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament. Copies are also available from DTI, Room 817, 10-18 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0NN.