UK Politics and Government
163 whitepapers and resources
UK Politics and Government
The future for captives: A strategic global business service model
It's getting harder to remain a captive. Income is down, CAT losses are up, and customers are demanding new forms of interaction which necessitate investments in digital technologies. This content looks at how captives can leverage specific digital technologies to address global challenges.
FOIL Digest February 2020
FOIL's Digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: whiplash reforms update; proposal for a draft Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (FAA) (Remedial) Order 2019; the Civil Justice Council and vulnerable witnesses; rehabilitation SFT Roundtable.
The opportunity for legal expenses insurance in a post-reform world
The government’s Civil Liability Act has created a world of pain for stakeholders, with unintended consequences from the reforms surfacing by the week. In this blog, Minster Law’s CEO Shirley Woolham asks how legal expenses insurance can help in the post-reform world.
GDPR and cyber risk
Combined with the backdrop of the GDPR regulatory environment, the cyber landscape is also rapidly evolving with criminals becoming ever more sophisticated. This content looks at how SMEs can reduce the risk of a cyber-attack and shares five top tips from the National Cyber Security Centre.
Capitalising on compliance
Increasing regulation is placing pressure on insurance organisations to change the way they do business. This short article highlights why there needs to be a cultural shift in the way the industry views regulatory reporting and why data should be at the forefront of this important change.
GDPR: A catalyst for the European cyber market
In 2019, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office issued fines of £183M to British Airways and £99M to Marriott International for their widely publicised data breaches. This blog highlights the opportunities for cyber insurers to step in as trusted client advisors to address complex data issues.
Landmark "zero-hours" holiday pay case brought using legal expenses insurance policy
A landmark Court of Appeal judgment that has provided much-needed clarity about how holiday pay should be calculated for certain types of worker, was brought using a group legal expenses insurance policy. This short article briefly outlines the implications of the judgment.
GDPR 2.0: One year later
One year on from the GDPR deadline and aligned to recent advice from the ICO, organisations are moving beyond minimum baseline compliance to a more integrated approach. This booklet sheds light on how EXL has worked with and assisted insurers and brokers on their compliance transformation journeys.
Insurance providers' digital edge playbook
All aspects of the insurance industry are being disrupted, requiring new digital strategies and IT architectures. This playbook outlines how insurance companies must evolve their delivery architectures to meet the demands of their users, reduce risk and meet regulatory compliance.
Digitalising claims handling to drive customer-centricity
Insurers are being called upon to embrace digital transformation in order to revolutionise claims handling and become customer-centric. This article highlights the benefits associated with automating the claims process and how insurers can overcome legacy system shackles to achieve transformation.