Regulation
Editor's comment: Motor: A third way?
Motor has long been a special case in the world of insurance. It is a compulsory purchase that most customers hope to never use.
C-Suite – Insurer: Regulation through collaboration
All parties have a role to play in order to achieve improved regulation of the motor insurance market.
MGA’s hear Lloyd’s plans for delegated authority business
Managing General Agents yesterday heard how regulation will impact the way they do business in the future.
Europe: Clearing up confusion
A mid-January decision to amend the European Union's Insurance Mediation Directive - set to come into force in 2016 - through a revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive has generated much confusion.
Lloyd’s vs Asia: Is London losing its crown?
Could factors including economic growth in the East and increasingly burdensome UK regulation see Lloyd’s Asian hub in Singapore oust its London counterpart as the global centre of insurance?
C-Suite: Rising to the network challenge
Over the past few years the phrase ‘facing challenges’ has become synonymous with the network model, and there is no doubt the Broker Network, like many others, has had to adjust its approach to ensure its proposition remains relevant.
FCA launches compensation scheme for CPP mis-selling
The conduct regulator is predicting a redress bill of up to £1.3bn as it announced today a compensation scheme for consumers who were mis-sold card or identity protection products would start in mid-February.
C-Suite: Asian regulation
For insurers 2013 was another year of significant regulatory activities. Almost all important insurance conferences cited regulations as one of the key challenges facing the industry.
FCA issues warning on clone firm LGS Commerce Insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning on a clone insurer using the details of marine underwriter Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance Company.
Insurance Fraud Register Ready for lift off
First formulated in 2009, the Insurance Fraud Register is finally ready for launch. Will it create a sea change in the way the industry tackles fraud?
Horsemeat Scandal: Making hay
The horsemeat crisis first hit the news in January 2013, leading to more regulation in the food industry. However, not all cases resulted in litigation
Trade Voice: Standards drive needs unified voice
The new year has seen a significant raising of the volume in the debate around standards and professionalism.
Post magazine 2015 features list
Since January 2012, Post magazine has been running its features on a monthly, rather than an annual basis. For updates contact commissioning editor Rachael Adams.
FCA warns on Saffron clone
A group of fraudsters have cloned the website and marketing materials of broker Saffron Insurance, according to a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Regulation: Hong Kong's challenge
Hong Kong’s insurance industry is facing a period of regulatory upheaval as the government looks to place the city on a level playing field with other financial centres around the world writes Nicky Burridge.
Insurers and government agree Statement of Intent on social care reform
The Association of British Insurers and government have signed a joint Statement of Intent that sets out the steps needed to help people understand their long term care costs and plan to ensure adequate funding.
Ex-FSA boss Sants selected to lead credit union task force
Former Financial Services Authority chief executive Sir Hector Sants has accepted an invitation from the Archbishop of Canterbury to chair a task group to help support the growth of credit unions.
Former ABI conduct director Craig to join FCA
Former Association of British Insurers financial conduct regulation director Maggie Craig is to join the Financial Conduct Authority this month as an advisor.
Biba manifesto sparks hope the burden of regulatory cost will be addressed
FCA urged to find areas for savings and be more transparent.
Chartered status: Raising standards
Amid an industry-wide drive for improved standards, how will the CII’s consultation on changes to its corporate chartered status criteria affect firms seeking to stand out from the crowd?
FCA proposes £34.5m fine for Homeserve
Homeserve UK is facing a £34.5m fine after receiving a draft warning notice from the Financial Conduct Authority.
London market must meet challenges to retain top position says IUA
Four key issues must be tackled for London to maintain its position as a pre-eminent centre for international insurance risks, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
FCA planning Co-op Bank probe
The Co-operative Bank is facing a Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator revealed today.
FCA warns on Money Supermarket adverts
The Financial Conduct Authority has slammed a recent campaign by price comparison site Money Supermarket over claims on saving customers cash.