Matt Brewis
MP highlights loophole in Leasehold Reform Bill
Matt Brewis, head of insurance for the Financial Conduct Authority, has appeared before a parliamentary committee to discuss the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill and been challenged by MPs over whether the current crop of rules ensure insurance costs…
Big Interview: Matt Brewis, FCA
Matt Brewis, the Financial Conduct Authority’s head of insurance, explains to Scott McGee why premium finance is a “poor product,” denies the watchdog is Miss Trunchbull-like, plus shares the regulator's plans for 2024.
Essential policy providers accused of price walking practices
Regulatory experts have urged insurers to check whether their pushing of “essential” home and motor policies isn’t replicating the price walking sales practices that have been banned by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Big Interview: Sicsic Advisory’s Michael Sicsic
With the Consumer Duty deadline looming, Michael Sicsic, former head of supervision for the UK general insurance retail sector at the Financial Conduct Authority, considers whether the industry is ready for the new regulation.
FCA ramps up fair value assessment checks
The Financial Conduct Authority has ordered firms to fill out an extensive survey on how they keep tabs on whether they offer value for money to customers.
Government grills FCA on broker commission
Sheldon Mills, executive director for consumers and competition at the Financial Conduct Authority, conceded the regulator needs to “be tougher on brokers” after Dame Angela Eagle slammed them for “ripping off leaseholders”.
FCA urges insurers to consider what ‘fair’ means
The Financial Conduct Authority has reminded insurers to reflect on what “fair” means going forward, after Direct Line was slammed for underpaying customers.
FCA restricts activity of four insurance broking firms
The Financial Conduct Authority placed restrictions on four insurance brokers it fears are failing to ensure their appointed representatives comply with the regulator’s rules.
FCA flags concerns about 'tick-box' approach to fair value
Insurance firms are applying a ‘tick-box’ approach to fair value assessments, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s director of general insurance Matt Brewis.
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