UK Politics and Government
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UK Politics and Government
HSE Fees for intervention – The disputes process
The HSE claims it has always had a “proportionate dispute process” since it introduced Fee for Intervention (FFI) in 2012. This short article outlines the current context and what has changed since the HSE launched a revised FFI invoice disputes process in September 2017.
A changing legal landscape: Casualty and motor claims
This short paper summarises the principal legal risks facing the casualty and motor claims environment over the medium term. The challenges include the resetting of the personal injury discount rate, the effect of changes to EU motor insurance law and the ongoing evolution of vicarious liability.
The RAG, Issue 18 - May 2018
ARAG's bi-annual news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Topics covered: the spike in employment tribunal claims; legislative changes; whiplash reforms; insuring women’s legal futures; latest moves in sales and management; how to make a Will.
Docu-video: The future of drone regulation
Post in conjunction with Kennedys surveyed the UK insurance market to uncover what specialists think about the future of drone insurance and what role the industry can play in shaping the regulatory regime. In this docu-video, Post’s Jonathan Swift and experts from Kennedys discuss the results.
Escalators: Staying a step ahead with health and safety
Little has changed in terms of the design of escalators since the late 19th century, meaning the same risks still persist today. This article considers the risks currently existing around escalators, the importance of maintenance and inspections, and what might lie ahead in the future.
New EU regulations on medical devices explained
In the EU, the European Parliament recently adopted two new regulations that significantly tighten the requirements for medical devices. This article provides an overview of the new regulations, the scandal that prompted change and the need to balance safety, innovation and affordability.
The Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD): Where are we now?
Following the EU’s recent decision to amend the implementation date for the IDD, this article explores the implications of the new directive for brokers and revisits the steps outlined in our recent article that every broker should consider taking immediately.
Webinar: What do brokers need to know about GDPR?
This webinar is dedicated to helping brokers through the upcoming implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation. Our expert panel discuss what broking firms should be doing now and why, along with the next steps to take ahead of the new laws going live on 25th May.
The new Senior Managers and Certificate Regime (SMCR) in general insurance
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) will affect all firms in some way, no matter what sector or size, are you ready? Designed for brokers, this two page guide highlights what is SMCR, the three basic elements of SMCR and how it will impact different types of businesses.
Regulation Q&A: From GDPR to IDD, Brexit to the future of the PRA - What do insurers really think?
The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving. With this in mind, Post asked a number of senior insurance figures about some of the most pertinent changes that are afoot from GDPR to the IDD, and how they would like the situation to develop in a post-Brexit Europe.