Baigrie Davies

Third acquisition in past month

David Child has taken the helm at one of the country's most ambitious adviser firms. Paul Robertson talks to Lifesearch's new managing director

David Child has taken over the role of Lifesearch managing director from Tom Baigrie, who moves to become chief executive of the company.

Lifesearch has revealed it is considering entering the general insurance broker market.

Advisers are divided over how and when to deal with a potential "double tax hit" expected to be announced in an emergency Budget on 22 June.

Advisers must "wake up" and address changes being brought in by the RDR, as last week's paper represents the FSA's "point of no return", says the Personal Finance Society (PFS).

Baigrie Davies director Amanda Davies has joined the FSA board as a non-executive director.

Tom Baigrie's pan industry protection consumer advertising concept has stalled. Paul Robertson précis Baigries' report on the reasons why

A huge industry initiative designed to raise consumer awareness of the need for protection and backed by more than 20 insurers has been cancelled due to a lack of funding.

The Consumer Protection Insurance Engagement Campaign CPIEC will not be developed further.