Articles by Frances Stebbing
Brokers warned that a commission ban for multi-occupancy buildings could be the 'thin edge of a large wedge'
Compliance experts have warned brokers that the Financial Conduct Authority's decision to look at commission payments for multi-occupancy building could set a precedent for the future and be seen as an 'easy win' by government.
Damage caused by storm Eunice less severe than expected despite claims surge
Storm Eunice was less severe than originally thought with damage caused by high winds rather than flooding, according to claims experts.
Man sentenced after using two names to claim twice for same car accident
A man who made claims for the same car accident in two different names to Aviva and concealed information from Zurich has been ordered to pay back £58,000 in compensation.
CILA appoints David Ross as executive director
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has appointed David Ross as executive director.
Highway Code updated for self-driving vehicles as education concerns persist
The government has confirmed changes to the Highway Code to ensure the first self-driving vehicles are introduced safely on roads.
Aviva told to pay £3.2m to artist but dementia claim fails
The High Court has found that Aviva must pay around 10% of the £33.6m originally sought by artist Manuel Mathieu in a personal injury case.
Flood Minister urges insurers to 'come on board' to Build Back Better
Rebecca Pow MP, Flood Minister, has applauded the Build Back Better scheme for providing homes at risk of flooding with flood insurance policies to make the nation more resilient to flooding.
Fidelis names Olivia Brindle head of sustainability
Fidelis Insurance Holdings has appointed Olivia Brindle as head of sustainability.
SBS buys Independent Inspections
SBS Insurance Services has bought Independent Inspections for an undisclosed sum.
DLG CEO Penny James appointed co-chair of FTSE Women Leaders Review
Direct Line Group CEO Penny James has been named co-chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review.
FCA's broker survey puts property commissions under the microscope
The Financial Conduct Authority has placed broker commissions in multi-occupancy property under greater scrutiny with its latest survey.
Start-up Peppercorn to launch this year with a customer-empowering motor solution
Exclusive: Insurtech start-up Peppercorn will launch later this year with a digital motor solution that will challenge the mechanics of traditional incumbents.
FCA regulatory reforms no ‘silver bullet’ but step towards more nimble regulator
Regulation experts have praised the Financial Conduct Authority’s steps towards tackling authorisation delays but have warned they will not be enough to tackle the problem on their own.
FCA reforms authorisation process as it continues recruitment push
The Financial Conduct Authority has said it is committed to bring a more robust and efficient authorisation process and confirmed it has reformed its authorisation process with more decisions now taken by individual senior managers rather than by…