Legislation
Captives consultation ‘a strong start’ by regulators
Dan Sammons, captives manager for HDI Global UK & Ireland, reacts to a consultation paper released by UK regulators on Tuesday (14 July), saying it is a strong start, but that the execution will decide its success.
Industry reacts as Renters’ Rights Act becomes law
As the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, insurers could be facing a more formal, dispute-driven rental market, with an added focus on legal expenses, rent protection and pet cover.
Regulators shake-up insurer’s senior manager rules
The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have outlined changes to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime they claim will cut insurers’ costs.
What do insurers need before the UK goes driverless?
With the UK government moving full steam ahead with autonomous vehicle testing, Scott McGee asks how close we are to a driverless world, and what do insurance providers need before that becomes a reality.
Government introduces Bill to bolster cyber resilience
The UK government has today (12 November) introduced a new Bill to parliament aimed at strengthening cyber security for the nation’s essential public services.
Government launches review into whiplash reforms
The government has this week launched a post-implementation review of the Whiplash Reform Programme.
Could the Trocadero ruling threaten broker commission arrangements?
After the High Court ordered the landlord of London’s Trocadero Centre to repay £653,150 to Picturehouse Cinemas because of commission-sharing arrangements, Tom Luckham examines whether similar deals could face legal challenge.
Big Interview: Graeme Trudgill, Biba
Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, talks to Insurance Post about volatility in the treasury, his thoughts on Rachel Reeves and why 2025 has been Biba’s “most successful year ever”.
Biba developing universal fair value assessment template
The British Insurance Brokers Association is collaborating with other trade bodies to produce a standard template for fair value assessments, CEO Graeme Trudgill has told Insurance Post.
Biba's Trudgill spots wins in government’s growth strategy
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, reflects on what more needs to be done in the wake of the government’s new financial services strategy.
Q&A: Gary Gallen, rradar
Gary Gallen, CEO and founder of Rradar, tells Insurance Post why he set up the firm, how he flipped the pricing model of law firms, and why others won't follow suit.
A standing ovation for fresh theatre rules?
Alex Nicoll, director and head of media and entertainment at Sedgwick, examines the risks facing theatres as the 2025 European Accessibility Act and Martyn's Law are implemented.
Q&A: Julian Tomlinson, Alps
Julian Tomlinson, chair and founder of Alps, talks to Insurance Post about the firm’s M&A appetite, delivering value in legal expenses coverage, and why artificial intelligence is like Tinder for claims.
Ardonagh’s rebrand; Google Cloud’s expansion; Insure Your Paws’ product
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Is ‘cancel culture’ creeping into insurance?
Following the launch of the UK’s first ‘cancel culture’ insurance product, Tom Luckham explores the effect that ‘culture war’ is having on the insurance industry.
Wave of cyber resilience legislation a boon to insurers
Forthcoming and recent legislation prescribing minimum cyber security standards for certain businesses and organisations will be welcomed by cyber insurers, experts have said.
How Brexit has affected the UK insurance market
Five years on from the UK exiting the European Union, David Worsfold examines if the insurance industry benefitted or received a blow from Brexit.
Treasury brands Civil Liability Act a success
HM Treasury has patted itself on the back for the impact of the Civil Liability Act 2018, claiming policyholders pay lower insurance premiums thanks to the legislation.
FCA scraps name and shame proposals
The Financial Conduct Authority has scrapped plans to name and shame firms it is investigating and revealed it has “no plans” to progress its diversity and inclusion proposals.
Government to review Civil Liability Act as cost of OIC portal is revealed
Almost seven years after the Civil Liability Act received Royal Assent, Insurance Post understands the government is scheduling to do a full review of the 2018 legislation.
UK pet insurance shifts from sales to process focus
August Von Sydow, chief commercial officer at pet claims automation insurtech Wisentic has said the UK pet insurance market has shifted from being sales-focused to process-focused due to increased adoption.