IIB questions logic of upfront commission disclosure
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has reiterated its concerns that the European Commission-led review of the Insurance Mediation Directive could lead to mandatory commission disclosure.
In a statement the IIB said the IMD review has stirred up the debate over transparency and conflicts of interest in the general insurance market, with the question of mandatory, up-front commission
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