Consumer Duty fails to improve insurance customer’s experiences

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Most general insurance customers have seen zero improvement in service from general insurance providers since the implementation of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty a year ago, with some even saying things have gotten worse, research has revealed.

Among home, motor, pet, travel and health insurance policyholders, a survey of 2,000 consumers conducted by Smart Money People in June found the highest levels of dissatisfaction was among pet

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