Insurance Regulation

Lloyds Banking Group Fine: Comments From Northdoor

Here are some thoughts from Northdoor, after a recent compliance issue on sanctions; The £160,000 fine against Lloyds Banking Group shows how small data discrepancies can undermine sanctions screening and why financial institutions must adopt […]

Insurance Regulation

CII Roundtable Report Looks at AI Risks & Vulnerable Customers

In the rush to deploy AI solutions across the insurance chain it is important to remember the FCA obligations on looking after vulnerable consumers, plus those who still don’t have internet access. Here’s the word […]

Insurance Regulation

Are We Heading Towards Two-Tier Contactless Limits in The UK?

IE only asks the question because the two-tier principle is now being extended across the justice system, TV Licensing, bank account spending limits, State Pension vs Pension Credit and many other walks of life. Two […]

Insurance Regulation

Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA on Potential Money Laundering Errors

The latest from the FCA for you; The FCA has fined Nationwide Building Society £44m for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 to July 2021. During this period, Nationwide had ineffective systems […]

Motor Insurance

Motor Insurance Taskforce: Industry Comment & Analysis

The Department for Transport and HM Treasury today published the Final Report and Actions from its Motor Insurance Taskforce. IE has rounded up some industry-wide comments; Since it was formed in October 2024, the Motor […]

Opinion

FCA’s New Complaints Rules Put Spotlight on Vulnerability

It’s time to look ahead to 2026, with these insights on FCA regs on vulnerable customers from Sarah Durkin, Head of Counter Fraud, Woodgate & Clark The FCA’s decision to simplify complaints reporting by consolidating […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Simplifies Rules, But Will it Lower Costs For Insurers?

Here’s the latest from the FCA, plus some industry comments; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed changes to simplify its rules and lower costs for insurers, while maintaining appropriate levels of protection for smaller […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Publishes Proposals on ESG Ratings

Some thoughts on the tricky subject of ESG ratings from the FCA; The FCA has published proposals to ensure that environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are transparent, reliable and comparable – a move that […]