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Crypto adds a dangerous new twist to insurance fraud
Crypto’s speed and anonymity are making it easier for criminals to disguise fraudulent insurance activity. Fiona Nicolson examines what insurers are doing to rethink detection and governance.
Broker Forecast for 2026
Brokers are bracing for a soft but fiercely competitive market in 2026 shaped by economic pressures, rapid digitalisation and widening technological divides.
Government admits motor taskforce suggestions ‘unlikely to reduce premiums’
The findings of the government’s Motor Insurance Taskforce have been published today (10 December), outlining its suggestions on how to bring motor premiums down.
FCA trims insurance rules but pace criticised by market
The Financial Conduct Authority today (9 December) confirmed plans to simplify its insurance rules, but industry reaction suggests the changes don’t go far or fast enough.
Regulators outline plans to grow UK mutuals sector
A package of measures aimed at accelerating the growth of the UK’s mutuals sector has been unveiled by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.
Government launches review into whiplash reforms
The government has this week launched a post-implementation review of the Whiplash Reform Programme.
FCA lets insurers lead as consumer protections weaken
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations’ director Matthew Maxwell Scott argues the Financial Conduct Authority's recent reports echo the Association of British Insurers' 18-month-old roadmap, risking consumer protections and repeating the…
Biba's Trudgill spots wins in government’s growth strategy
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, reflects on what more needs to be done in the wake of the government’s new financial services strategy.
Pool Re pushes ahead with discount scheme for SME terrorism cover
Pool Re is seeking regulatory and government approval for a scheme to offer significantly discounted reinsurance rates for SME terrorism cover by April 2026, Post can reveal.
Motor finance firms off the hook in historic Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has today (1 August) rejected two of the three arguments brought forward as part of the historic £44bn motor finance case.
FCA and ombudsman to overhaul compensation system
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service have unveiled plans to reform the consumer compensation system.
Regulators and Treasury move to scale back SM&CR
Regulators and the Treasury have proposed streamlining the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to drive growth in the financial services sector.
Biba urges chancellor to stop downward spiral
British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Graeme Trudgill has written an open letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves asking her to put a stop to the “downward spiral of productivity” ahead of her Mansion House speech tomorrow (15 July).
London shouldn’t be allowed to dominate UK captives sector
Industry leaders have warned that efforts to launch a UK captives sector would need to be a nationwide initiative, and not just focus on London in order to fully realise the opportunity at hand.
Treasury set to greenlight new UK captives regime
HM Treasury is expected to push ahead with plans to reform regulations in order to encourage the growth of a UK captives sector.
Hannah Gurga, ABI and Graeme Trudgill, Biba
In joint 21st place on Insurance Post's Power List 2025 is Hannah Gurga, director general of the Association of British Insurers, and Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, who have both fought tirelessly to slash the amount…
Why Treasury’s £15 whiplash reform dividend doesn’t stand up to scrutiny
Trade Voice: Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, says that HM Treasury’s recent report on the effects of the Civil Liability Act raises more questions than it answers.
Rathi reappointed FCA CEO
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reappointed Nikhil Rathi as CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority for a second term.
Treasury brands Civil Liability Act a success
HM Treasury has patted itself on the back for the impact of the Civil Liability Act 2018, claiming policyholders pay lower insurance premiums thanks to the legislation.
Is the OIC portal a success after one million claims?
With one million claims submitted over four years at a cost of £47m to the insurance industry, Scott McGee asks: Has the Official Injury Claim portal been a success?
Pool Re reduces taxpayers’ exposure to UK terrorism risk
Pool Re has completed the placement of a new retrocession programme, shifting more of the financial risk arising from acts of terrorism away from taxpayers and back to the private market.