Insurance Regulation

26% Of Brits Are Financially Vulnerable Customers, After Corona Impact

With 26% of the adult population now claiming to be vulnerable there is real concern that they could be taken advantage of by Financial Services companies who could profiteer from their difficulties warns Ian Hughes, […]

Insurance Regulation

Car Finance & Leasing: FCA Updates Guidance to Lenders

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be introducing the package of measures outlined last week to support consumer credit customers facing payment difficulties due to coronavirus (Covid-19). The targeted temporary measures being implemented are a […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Guidance on Debt Could Affect DD/Monthly Insurance Policies

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today proposed a range of targeted temporary measures designed as a stop-gap to quickly support users of certain consumer credit products who are facing a financial impact because of […]

HR & Employment

HR: QuestGates Rolls Out Wellbeing Training for All Managers

Specialist loss adjuster, QuestGates, has engaged with Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) to roll out mental health skills and awareness training for all its line managers throughout the UK. Mental Health First Aid England […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Report: Industry Reaction to Findings on Insurance Distribution

The FCA issued a report on the distribution of insurance products from the General Insurers, via the MGA and broker networks. In particular the FCA looked at whether consumers were getting the right information, and […]

Insurance Regulation

Insurance Regulation: CII Launches Riot Claims Guide

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) New Generation Claims Group has launched a landmark guide for the compensation of claims in the event of a riot. The Riot Claims Handling Best Practice Guide was created in […]

Insurance Regulation

Govt Calls for More Cyber Security Training & Awareness in Businesses

Staff vigilance is vital in the prevention of cyber attacks, according to new research from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In nearly three-fifths (57%) of […]

Life/Health/Critical illness

Brexit: Existing Pensions and Life Insurance Rules Unchanged

Today, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) issued Recommendations for the insurance sector in light of the United Kingdom (UK) withdrawing from the European Union without a withdrawal agreement.  The Recommendations addressed to […]