Regulation
Lloyds Banking Group firms hit with £28m FCA fine
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Lloyds TSB Bank and Bank of Scotland, both part of Lloyds Banking Group more than £28m for serious sales incentive failings including protection products.
Insurance Technology Conference: Insurers must wake up to the risks of misusing data
Data presents huge opportunities for insurers but the potential for misusing it is a serious risk for the industry, according to speakers at Post's Insurance Technology conference.
MoJ to strengthen CMC complaints service
Legal changes announced by the Ministry of Justice will see consumers receiving compensation should they be mistreated by claims management companies.
Howden compliance chief calls for simple approach to FCA visits
Brokers should not volunteer additional information on top of what is initially requested when faced with a visit by the Financial Conduct Authority, says Howden's head of risk and compliance.
Post magazine – 5 December 2013
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Towergate tipped to escape with FCA ticking off after misallocation of £15m
Auditor KPMG could find itself in the firing line for failing to spot error.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting: Outlook unclear
Benign weather, regulation speculation and insurer panel reviews turned what began as a positive year for loss adjusters into a period of uncertainty. How do key figures from the sector feel about the past 12 months?
FCA will push for brokers to have ‘house in order’, UKGI predicts
Compliance consultancy UKGI predicts 2014 will see the conduct regulator pressuring the broking community to “put its house in order” before insisting on fresh regulations.
Post Magazine - 28 November 2013
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Brokers baffled as FCA places them in ‘high risk’ group
Aggregators say FCA probe into sector no longer relevant.
Editor’s Comment: Thematic fatigue
The old cliché goes that you should sometimes be careful what you wish for.
Lloyd’s: A period of adjustment
In a challenging year for the market, how is Lloyd’s responding to regulatory changes, international competition and the potential threat posed by passive underwriting structures?
Separate conduct regulator proposed in Scottish independence paper
Scotland would set up its own financial conduct regulator if it becomes independent from the UK, according to the Scottish government’s white paper on independence released today.
C-Suite: Stay a step ahead of cyber crime
From a debilitating attack on service to a simple system break‑in, cyber attacks can vary in their sophistication and in the harm they can cause to organisations, says Chubb's Chris Pavlou.
Lemma finance boss helped to supply 'false' returns
An investigation by Gibraltar’s Financial Services Commission has condemned the conduct of Lemma Europe’s de factor finance manager, finding he participated in filing returns which falsely indicated the insurer was complying with solvency requirements.
Biba to expand cost of regulation research to include non-EU markets
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is revisiting research it conducted in 2011 on regulatory cost for brokers with plans to expand its scope to include key insurance markets outside the UK and Europe.
Scottish constitution: A separate health and safety regime for Scotland?
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 is now in force across the UK, however what has gone largely overlooked thus far are the exceptions to ERRA and the potential for a uniquely Scottish approach to the regulation of health and safety.
Insurers facing 'fundamental issues' ahead of Solvency II implementation
Only half of insurers understand the full impact of Solvency II, according to PA Consulting Group, which claims the industry must overcome “fundamental issues” in order to be ready in time.
ABI GI boss Evans urges insurers to prepare for future challenges
Insurers should start preparing for future challenges impacting their business in the face of regulatory changes and an increased focus on digital, the Association of British Insurers’ policy director and deputy director general has said.
Post Magazine - 21 November 2013
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Consultants welcome timeframe clarity from Omnibus II decision
Consultancy firms have welcomed the Omnibus II agreement reached by the European Union trilogue parties saying the deal will provide insurers with much-needed clarity.
Solvency II on track after Omnibus II deal reached
An agreement on Solvency II has been reached by the trialogue parties of the European union, putting an end to years of political wrangling.
FCA alert to issues with broker sidecar deals
The Financial Conduct Authority has its eye on broker facility deals in the London Market, such as the one forged between Aon and Berkshire Hathaway.
Post Magazine - 14 November 2013
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