FCA rules out banning broker commission
The Financial Conduct Authority has ruled out banning broker commission, despite being concerned by “high” 62% charges for arranging cladding insurance.
In response to a question from Insurance Post asking if the watchdog would consider banning insurance broker commission, like the FCA did with financial adviser commission under the Retail
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