Global insurance trends

Regulatory News: ABI Calls For Kickstart on Green Investments by Insurers

The insurance industry is putting forward ideas to make it easier for the financial sector to invest in greener assets, unlocking billions of pounds worth of funds which could help mitigate the global impact of […]

Insurance Regulation

ABI Issues Insurance Reminder to Companies Stockpiling for Brexit

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging companies who are stockpiling goods and raw materials ahead of Brexit to check that they remain fully insured. This comes amid widespread reports that, from car parts […]

Insurance Regulation

Compliance News: Semafone Picks Up PCI Award for Excellence

 Semafone® patented Cardprotect™ solution has been recognised once again as the industry-leading solution for contact centre PCI DSS compliance and data protection at the PCI Awards for Excellence, run by AKJ Associates. The award was given to Semafone […]

Business

Juncker Plays Hardball: Fintech HQ Exodus to Luxembourg Continues

Luxembourg has once again ranked among the top three EU financial centres in 2018, having consolidated and strengthened its role as the go-to hub for financial institutions operating on a cross-border basis in the European […]

HR & Employment

Insurance Regulation: FCA Reminder onApproved Persons Regime

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today reminds insurance firms that are required to submit a conversion notification form to convert relevant individuals from the Approved Persons Regime to a Senior Management Function, that they have […]

Insurance Regulation

General & Medical Attend Parliamentary Review Gala Dinner

General & Medical were delighted to join The Parliamentary Review to highlight the best working practises in the finance and insurance industry. Combining political commentary from politicians and journalists, The Parliamentary Review features the industry’s […]

Insurance Regulation

Budget 2018: ABI, RAC and BIBA Reaction to IPT Freeze

For the insurance industry the Budget was something of a non-event, with no change announced in Insurance Premium Tax. On the upside, there was no rise, but on the downside this remains an undeniable punishment […]

Insurance Regulation

Compliance News: Shred-It Launch New GDPR Tool for Insurers

Shred-it, the UK’s leading information security company and a Stericycle solution, has today announced the release of a new online self-service tool designed to support insurance businesses on their journey to General Data Protection Regulation […]