Global insurance trends

Marine Insurance Costs Set to Rise as Persian Gulf Drama Plays Out

Jonathan Moss, head of transport and marine at global legal business, DWF,  comments on the seizure of the British vessel in the Persian Gulf and the subsequent impact on insurance premiums. He said: “The seizure […]

Insurance Regulation

Regulatory: ABI Slams Government Over Discount Rate Change

In the wake of the Ministry of Justice setting a new Discount Rate of minus 0.25%, Director General of the Association of British Insurers, Huw Evans, has written a letter to Lord Chancellor David Gauke […]

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 marketing

Will Amazon Launch Comparison Site in 2019? Latest Speculation & Opinion

It’s been a rumour in the insurance sector for years; Amazon are to launch a comparison website to take on the Meercats, Winston Wolf and that shouty opera singer bloke. Yesterday the mainstream UK media […]

Insurance Regulation

Insurance Regulation News: ABI Responds to SRA Consultation

The Association of British Insurers has submitted its response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s consultation ‘Protecting the users of legal services: balancing cost and access to legal services’. The SRA has proposed changes to the requirements […]