Insurance & Reinsurance

Mutual Insurance CEO Paid Wife £52K for Admin Work, FCA Takes Action

Latest news direct from the FCA; The Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (‘PRA’) have decided to ban and fine Stuart Malcolm Forsyth, the former CEO of a small mutual insurer, £78,318 […]

Insurance Regulation

Forrester Predicts Uncertainty as Brexit Shambles Continues

Here are some extracts from the Forrester report on EU economy developments in 2020, including the tricky matters of regulatory issues, data protection rules and Brexit. Enjoy all you Compliance officers! If Europe in 2019 […]

Insurance Brokers

Cyber Attacks: HI Commercial Workshop Showcases Risks & Prevention

High profile cyber attacks on large businesses have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber crime. However, many smaller businesses seem to be operating under a false sense of security, believing they are too […]

Insurance Regulation

Touma FX Fine is a Red Flag For Insurance Sector – Follow The Money

One important aspect of insurance compliance is being aware of money laundering, and genuinely knowing your customer. In an era when international payments are being sent instantly, sometimes in a basket of currencies, by a […]

News

ECB Data Breach Serves as Sharp Warning to Insurers and Brokers Alike

Today the European Central Bank suffered a hacking attack, which according to press reports seems to have wormed its way in via a newsletter, produced/distributed via a third party company. The ECB can easily afford […]

News

Proposed Hands Free Mobile Ban for Drivers – Comment & Reaction

The UK government’s Transport Committee has looked at the issue of drivers using hands-free mobile phones at the wheel. Current laws give the “misleading impression” that hands-free options are safe, MP’s warned. While it has […]

Opinion

Opinion: BA Data Breach Fine Highlights Cyber Protection for All Companies

As companies are being fined tens of millions of pounds for breaches of GDPR regulations, it is essential to check your data security systems, says Simon Viney, Financial Sector Cyber Consulting Lead, BAE Systems Applied […]