Opinion

Opinion: Meerkats Fine Highlights UK Obsession With Cheapest Price

We love strong opinions here at IE magazine, because without new thinking and a challenge to the existing status quo, there can’t be genuine progress across the world of insurance. So here’s some thoughts on […]

Underwriting transformation

Fidelis Makes Key Hires as It Expands Fine Art/Specie Offer

Accurately valuing a work of art isn’t easy, so specialised knowledge is needed before offering a quote on loss or damage. So, to spearhead its entry into the Contingency and Fine Art & Specie markets, […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Gives Commerzbank a £37m Fine for Money Laundering #Fail

The FCA has today fined Commerzbank AG (London Branch) £37,805,400 for failing to put adequate anti-money laundering (AML) systems and controls in place between October 2012 and September 2017. Commerzbank London was aware of these […]

News

Pension Sale Regulation: FCA Dishes Out £23m Fine to The Pru

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined The Prudential Assurance Company Limited (Prudential) £23,875,000 for failures related to non-advised sales of annuities. Between July 2008 and September 2017, Prudential’s non-advised annuity business focused on […]

Insurance Regulation

Touma FX Fine is a Red Flag For Insurance Sector – Follow The Money

One important aspect of insurance compliance is being aware of money laundering, and genuinely knowing your customer. In an era when international payments are being sent instantly, sometimes in a basket of currencies, by a […]

Motor Insurance

RAC Survey Reveals Most Drivers Unsure of Points and Fines for Mobile Use

More than a year on from the introduction of tougher penalties for using a handheld phone at the wheel, nearly two-thirds of drivers (64%) remain unaware what the consequences of breaking the 15 year-old law […]