Regulation
Q&A: Gary Gallen, rradar
Gary Gallen, CEO and founder of Rradar, tells Insurance Post why he set up the firm, how he flipped the pricing model of law firms, and why others won't follow suit.
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).
FCA’s CPD cut threatens faith in insurance
Editor’s View: The Financial Conduct Authority’s proposal to scrap the 15-hour minimum annual requirement for continuous professional development for insurers is the wrong move, at the wrong time, with the wrong consequences for everyone, argues Emma Ann…
Lloyd’s managing agent authorisation process to be streamlined
The Prudential Regulation Authority, Financial Conduct Authority, and Lloyd’s have agreed to streamline the process of regulatory approval for Lloyd’s managing agents.
FCA’s Brewis reacts to CPD backlash
The Financial Conduct Authority’s director of insurance Matt Brewis has responded to criticism of the regulator’s proposal to ditch the requirement for 15 hours of continuous professional development a year.
FCA clarifies stance on non-financial misconduct rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that bullying, harassment and violence against colleagues qualifies a breach of the regulator’s conduct rules for insurers.
Spotlight: Fair play - keeping pace with personal lines compliance
How can personal lines insurers ensure they meet their regulatory objectives when pricing and serving customers, asks Laura Miller
ABI at 40: A quick look back and longer look forward
As the trade body turns 40, Malcolm Tarling, former chief media relations officer at the Association of British Insurers, reflects on how it was formed, achievements today and what the future holds.
A step toward smarter, proportionate insurance rules
Trade Voice: Michael Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, feels the regulator's plan to simplify insurance rules will ease the burden of red tape for the trade body's members.
Lloyd’s hails US repeal as win for insurance
Lloyd’s has welcomed the US decision to repeal Section 899 from the reconciliation bill, claiming the move is a boost for international insurers operating in the American market.
Vote for The Industry Impact winner at the 2025 British Insurance Awards
The voting is now open for you to decide who should be the recipient of the Industry Impact Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards.
Can the FCA fix the premium finance problem?
News Editor’s View: As the Financial Conduct Authority prepares to publish the initial findings of the premium finance market review, Scott McGee asks what options does the regulator have to fix the “tax on being poor”?
How and why businesses should embed sustainability in procurement
View from the Top: Patrick Piggot, head of procurement at Markerstudy Group, looks at the benefits of sustainable procurement and how companies can ensure they’re hitting the mark.
Solvent exit planning: Why insurers must act now
With the Prudential Regulation Authority’s new solvent exit planning rules looming, Bob Haken and Will Reddie, partners at law firm HFW, argue insurers must prepare tailored, robust strategies sooner rather than later.
Reform UK’s rise: A political risk insurers can’t ignore
With Reform reshaping debate on regulation, climate, and capital, Andrew Brown, partner at communications consultancy Apella Advisors, argues the insurance sector must engage early with the party's policies.
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.
FCA promotes Pritchard to deputy CEO role
Sarah Pritchard has been appointed deputy chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority.
ABI’s Otudeko on weeding out excessive regulation
Trade Voice: David Otudeko, the Association of British Insurer’s director of regulation, argues regulators need to recalibrate in order to support innovation and growth.
FCA finds more insurance requirements that are ‘no longer needed’
Following the launch of a consultation where the Financial Conduct Authority is proposing to decommission certain regular returns and remove the relevant sections from SUP 16, the regulator has identified more returns it deems are “no longer needed”.
Why insurers should engage in AI self-governance now
Insurers can turn regulatory uncertainty into a trust-building edge if they engage in artificial intelligence self-governance now, argues Darcy Rittinger, chief risk officer of Cover Genius.
Auto Windscreens calls for more regulation in vehicle repairs
James MacBeth, managing director of Auto Windscreens, has called for more regulation of motor vehicle repairs and for ADAS technology to be part of a vehicle’s MOT.