Regulation
Head to Head: Add-ons
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of broking
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to the major brokers who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
SRA proposes aggregation limit and run-off cut for compulsory PI cover
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has proposed cutting the limit of compulsory professional indemnity cover to £500 000 for any one claim, and introducing an aggregation limit, in its consultation on the PI minimum terms published today.
C-Suite - Broker: Embrace the standards drive
Recent fines issued by the Financial Conduct Authority are an important reminder of the continuing focus on regulation in the financial services sector.
Solvency II: It’s the final countdown
With a definitive date of 1 January 2016, Solvency II is finally set to be implemented – and insurers must make sure they are prepared
Towergate in FCA talks over mis-selling
Towergate is in discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority over issues around the sale and advice of two Towergate Financial products.
Chinese regulator examines intermediary market
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is attempting to clean up the intermediary market in the country.
Increased regulation is no excuse for service decline, brokers tell insurers
Survey shows insurers and brokers disagree over reason for customer service drop
ABI issues guide to assessing non-modelled cat risks
The Association of British Insurers has published an industry guide to better identify, assess and manage non-modelled aspects of global catastrophe risks.
EU probing Setanta collapse
The European Union is to investigate the collapse of Irish motor insurer Setanta, which moved to immediately dissolve itself last week.
73% of brokers say regulation hitting customer service
Almost three quarters of intermediaries have warned that the weight of regulation is damaging insurers' customer service, in a survey conducted by EDM Group, Post can reveal.
CMC launches global insurance consultancy
CMC Insurance, a global consultancy aiming to rival the big four in the insurance and reinsurance space, has been launched by the team behind banking consultancy CMC Europe.
British Insurance Awards 2014 shortlist video
On 9 July 2014, Post will celebrate 20 years of the renowned British Insurance Awards, and what a spectacular two decades it has been.
Industry promises claims handling improvement after review finds issues
Regulator’s investigation highlights concerns over customer experience.
Further scrutiny likely to follow FCA warnings
Brokers are likely to face further regulatory scrutiny around client money handling, according to financial controls software firm Autorek.
Broker FSCS levy drops 39% as PPI fears ease
Final levies for insurance brokers have dropped by almost 40% in figures released today by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
'Ruthless' Bradford ghost broker jailed for First Central scam
A Bradford ghost broker who defrauded both First Central and his clients has been jailed for selling invalid car insurance policies to motorists across the city.
UK among most SII ready but Pillar 3 presents 'major challenge'
Nearly 80% of European insurers expect to meet Solvency II requirements before January 2016 with Dutch, UK and Nordic firms outstripping their French, German, Greek and Eastern European counterparts in terms of readiness.
Firms deny dodging referral fee ban as select committee prepares ABS report
MP concerned insurers are using alternative business structures to circumvent ban.
Editor's Comment: FCA finds itself in the crosshairs
It hasn’t taken long for the hunter to become the hunted and, with insurers smelling blood, the Financial Conduct Authority finds itself in the awkward position of being forced to account for its own actions.
ICA asks Australian financial inquiry to focus on regulation
The Insurance Council of Australia has asked Australia's Financial System Inquiry to focus on more efficient industry regulation, less restrictive prudential requirements and tax reform.
Industry questions FCA’s decision to probe commercial claims handling
Regulator reveals more thematic reviews to be undertaken in 2014/2015
Medical Devices: Ripple Effect
The shockwaves of the Poly Implant Prosthèse breast implants scandal are continuing to affect insurers and the regulation of medical devices
FCA to investigate commercial claims among string of new reviews
The Financial Conduct Authority is to look into the commercial claims market in one of a string of thematic reviews for the general insurance sector announced in its annual business plan today.