Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Analysis: Re-merging the financial sector regulators
In 2013, Financial Services Authority was dissolved, and regulation responsibility was split between Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority with intention it will create a more effective regulation of financial services. Now the two regulatory bodies could be merged together under the new Prime Minister Liz Truss. Post investigates what impact this could have on insurance
Blog: Product recalls - what will happen post-Brexit?
Product quality is essential to business survival, and yet these days, it seems recalls are rarely out of the media. Mistakes happen and processes fail, but it’s often with disastrous consequences to the business and the brand. Andrew Robinson, head of…
Insurance Monitor: Insurance: facilitator or inhibitor?
In this month’s column, David Worsfold, a long-running commentator on the insurance market, talks about the fallout from the hardening market, the success of Flood Re and his issues with the Insurance Museum
Blog: How will Paul Geddes' decade at Direct Line Group be remembered?
When Paul Geddes took over the role of CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland’s insurance business in July 2009, moving from the retail arm of the bank, and replacing Chris Sullivan, I cannot remember many getting too excited.
This Month in Post: General election, summer holidays and expert opinions
With another General Election looming, the insurance industry will likely be holding its breath on what the incoming government will make of the insurance premium tax, the Ogden rate and whiplash reform.
Career File: Adair Turner
Chubb has appointed Lord Turner as non-executive chairman of Chubb European Group and Chubb Underwriting Agencies
Chubb hires ex-FSA chairman Lord Turner
Chubb has appointed Adair, Lord Turner as non-executive chairman of two of Chubb European Group and Chubb Underwriting Agencies.
C Suite: A Plan's Carl Shuker on advised and non-advised sales
The internet is, of course, most of the time, a force for good, but is it driving down the quality of what we as an industry offer our clients? Carl Shuker, CEO of A-Plan Insurance, investigates.
FCA may review its 'six foot tall' handbook
The Financial Conduct Authority has plans to review its 'six foot tall' handbook.
FCA fines stockbrokers Cenkos over half a million for mishandling of Quindell
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Cenkos over half a million pounds for misrepresenting insurance outsourcing firm Quindell.
Insurance Compliance Careers: The land of opportunity?
With so many rules and regulations within insurance, it is no surprise that jobs in this sector are plentiful. But are compliance staff enablers or blockers and how attractive is it as a career?
FCA to carry out thematic review into thematic reviews - updated
The Financial Conduct Authority has begun a thematic review into its previous thematic reviews at the behest of new CEO Andrew Bailey, Post can reveal.
Former FSA CEO Tiner to become Towergate chairman
John Tiner is to become Towergate chairman, succeeding current chairman Alastair Lyons next month.
Insurers advised to cut FOS complaints by avoiding technical jargon
The number of consumer complaints lodged against general insurers with the Financial Ombudsman Service can be reduced by cutting down on the extent of technical jargon in responses to policyholders, according to compliance experts.
C-Suite - Insurer: Where have we gone wrong?
Managing customer outcomes must become equal in importance to financial performance and risk
Blog: The Flat Pack – Affinity insurance deals that failed to catch on
Ikea has long been touted as a good candidate for an insurance affinity tie-up given its brand and store footfall.
PIs slam ABI calls for regulation exclusion for in‑house investigators
Updated ABI member guidelines say FCA adherence negates need for regulation
Gibraltar recruits former FSA insurance director for Solvency II project
Gibraltar’s Financial Services Commission has swooped for a former UK insurance regulator to lead its Solvency II implementation project.
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.
Deakin insists retail CEO Blanc is in it for the long haul as AJG buys Oval
Commercial director hoping for third time lucky after Colosso and McManus exits
Industry questions FCA’s decision to probe commercial claims handling
Regulator reveals more thematic reviews to be undertaken in 2014/2015