Regulation
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Regulation
The FCA: 10 years on
On 1 April 2013, insurance brokers faced a new regulatory dawn as the baton passed from the Financial Services Authority to the Financial Conduct Authority. Insurance Age has canvassed opinion throughout the market to find out views on how the first decade has gone.
Case study: Aréas Assurances
The Aréas Assurances Group represents the seventh largest network of insurance agents in France, with a strong presence throughout the country. This case study sheds light on how Aréas modernised the management of its regulatory obligations by automating its Solvency II reporting.
Brokers face ‘fair value’ dilemma on premium finance amid interest rate rises
Brokers are faced with a dilemma as interest rates rise. The Financial Conduct Authority’s demand for them to offer ‘fair value’ products is at the forefront of their minds when they decide how to deal with the customer. Read this article to find out more.
Government consultation on holiday pay for part year and irregular hours workers
The UK Government has issued a consultation into the calculation of holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers. Read this short blog to find out more.
A beginner's guide to underwriting workbenches
Underwriting workbenches represent an opportunity for insurers and MGAs to increase their competitive edge by automating administrative processes, augmenting data sets and increasing regulatory compliance. Download this report to find out more.
Multi-occupancy building insurance: Feedback to the September 2022 report and consultation on handbook changes
In its September 2022 report, the FCA identified issues within the multi-occupancy building insurance market which are leading to poor outcomes for leaseholders. Based on feedback to that report, this consultation paper provides information on the FCA’s proposed rule changes.
Multi-occupancy buildings insurance - broker remuneration
Read the findings of the FCA’s multi-occupancy buildings insurance broker remuneration review, its conclusions and next steps. One of the findings in the broker market was evidence of some high commission rates and poor practices which were not consistent with driving fair value to the customer.
IPT compliance: A guide for insurers
Insurance premium tax (IPT) is complex. For insurers, keeping up with changing rates, rules and regulations can be challenging especially when writing across multiple territories. Designed for insurers, this guide provides everything you need to know about the IPT regulatory landscape.
CUE: How to boost fraud prevention
Since 1994, the Claims and Underwriting Exchange (CUE) has helped insurers verify an individual’s household, motor or personal injury claims history. This content sheds light on how insurers can maximise the power of CUE to help combat fraud.
Changes to CPR 44
The Civil Procedure Rule Committee has announced that certain critical amendments to the QOCS rules come into force for all personal injury and clinical negligence claims issued from 6 April 2023. This short blog highlights the latest changes.