UK Politics and Government
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UK Politics and Government
Regulatory exposures facing the road haulage industry
In this video, Paul Loughlin, senior associate solicitor at Stephensons Solicitors LLP, talks about some of the sector specific regulatory developments and the challenges that have emerged for hauliers, as a result of Covid-19.
Operational resilience in insurance: The UK’s changing regulatory landscape
With a regulatory shakeup on the agenda for insurance firms, this content focuses on the regulatory objectives of the FCA and the PRA, before highlighting the steps insurers can take to effectively structure a resilience programme to align with the regulatory requirements.
Note on the Coronavirus Act 2020
Recently, we have witnessed unprecedented and sweeping changes to society as a whole. Designed for landlords, this content focuses on the implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the requirements of the new law and the impact of the ‘pre-action protocol’ for social housing.
Government guidance for landlords and tenants
The government recently produced a guidance document aimed at both landlords and tenants in the private and social rental sector, which focuses on the implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020. Featuring a link to the full guidance document, this article briefly outlines the scope of the guidance.
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.