UK Politics and Government
163 whitepapers and resources
UK Politics and Government
Enabling regulatory compliance
This whitepaper addresses a key element in any GRC program: regulatory compliance. We discuss associated costs, current practices and risks, recommend a technologically enabled approach, and review the main business benefits for financial services, insurance and energy companies.
The impact of Brexit on the insurance industry
Since the referendum on 23 June 2016, there has been a lot of uncertainty, but for the UK's insurance industry the shockwaves are likely to be felt for some time. In this whitepaper, Neil Clutterbuck, CUO at Allianz, considers the impact of Brexit upon the insurance industry.
Guidewire InsuranceSuite™ approach to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
This white paper outlines the key requirements in the GDPR that apply to insurers using Guidewire InsuranceSuite™, and discusses how Guidewire will enable customers to meet those requirements when using Guidewire products.
How can businesses prepare for Brexit?
Formal negotiations have begun to bring about the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Our latest roundtable event heard businesses’ concerns over Brexit and offered helpful guidance. This article looks at what the roundtable revealed about how you can prepare for the potential impact of Brexit.
CII policy briefing: UK general election aftermath
This short paper outlines how the outcome of the General Election is likely to impact on the Government's forthcoming legislative programme. Areas covered: Brexit; discount rate reform; whiplash injury reform; Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill – autonomous vehicles.
The Insurance Act 2015 and Enterprise Act 2016 adaptation guide
The Insurance Act 2015 and Enterprise Act 2016 have prompted major change across the UK insurance market – the former having come into force in August 2016, the latter on 4th May 2017. Based on broker feedback, this guide provides a practical summary of surveyed concerns and potential solutions.
Snap general election freezes discount rate consultation discussions
The Ministry of Justice has advised that any external talks that would follow the ongoing Discount Rate Consultation will now be put on hold, pending the UK general election. This short article provides a brief summary of the latest developments.
Autumn Statement 2016 – How will it affect businesses?
All eyes were on Philip Hammond as he made his first Autumn Statement speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer in Theresa May’s post-Brexit government. This article takes a look at what some of the headline announcements mean for brokers and their business customers.
Are you ready for new data protection laws?
The General Data Protection Regulation will introduce new requirements for those processing personal data and tougher penalties for data breaches. This article explains what brokers and their customers need to know about the GDPR ahead of its implementation in 2018.
Consumer vulnerability - How well is insurance responding?
This report represents the thoughts and ideas of the members of the CII’s Underwriting Faculty New Generation Group who were challenged to identify a project of their own choosing that they felt could help drive change in the insurance profession for the ultimate good of customers.