Insurance Regulation

FCA Fines Bastion Capital £2.4m. Company Is Liquidated Though

Latest from the FCA; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Bastion Capital London Limited (in liquidation) £2,452,700 for serious financial crime control failings in relation to cum-ex trading. (No, that isn’t a typo – […]

Insurance Brokers

Don’t Worry, Zurich is Still 100% Net Zero Focused

Latest from Zurich as they continue along the zero-carbon supply chain route; Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is providing tools and resources to help its suppliers decarbonize their operations. This engagement reflects Zurich’s overarching ambition to […]

Global insurance trends

Charges Filed Against Former California Insurance Producer

The latest insurance related crime update from California; Previously licensed bail agent and insurance producer Sean Wilczak, 29, was arraigned today in Santa Barbara County Superior Court on three felony counts of grand theft for […]

Insurance Regulation

Ocean Clean-Ups Can Be an ESG Opportunity For Insurers

A new report by international wildlife conservation charity, Fauna & Flora International (FFI), highlights the disastrous impact of plastic pellet pollution on marine wildlife and calls for a robust regulatory approach from industry, governments and the International Maritime […]

Global insurance trends

Lloyd’s Publishes Climate Change Co-operation Report

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for commercial, corporate and speciality risk solutions, has released a new report to help insurers and risk managers navigate the significant overlap between geopolitical risks and climate change. Shifting powers: […]

Insurance Regulation

Latest FCA Case Data Report

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has received a total of 2,754 separate allegations of misconduct, including fraud, money laundering and compliance complaints, according to official figures. The data, analysed by a Parliament Street think tank […]

cyber insurance

Cyber: Warning on GDPR Class Actions

Research by Egress has revealed that an overwhelming 90% of security leaders are concerned about group legal settlements following a serious data breach, compared to 85% who are worried about regulatory fines. Launched to commemorate three years […]

Insurance claims

Directors Liability Risks Assessed in New Allianz Report

The Covid-19 pandemic has created a highly volatile and uncertain environment for businesses resulting in a litany of new or heightened risks for directors and officers (D&O) as well as exacerbating the situation in an […]