Insurance claims

Call For Unity on Vulnerable Customers, From Woodgate & Clark

It’s perhaps time to look at a cohesive, inclusive and industry-wide best practice when it comes to dealing with vulnerable customers, rather than waiting for FCA guidance. Here’s the word; As World Alzheimer’s Day approaches […]

InsureTech

CMA Sets Out Digital Regs Strategy, Will It Work For Insurtechs & SMEs?

The word from the CMA, who are aiming to regulate the insurtech and fintech sectors in the UK, in terms of competition and preventing monopolies. Definitions of which companies are “strategic” are entirely subjective of […]

News

ABI Guidance For Supporting Autistic Customers

Working with members and autism support organisations, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published a good practice guide for the insurance and long-term savings industry on supporting autistic customers. Providing appropriate support to autistic […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Issues Reminder on GAP Insurance; Fair Value Has To Be Front & Centre

Latest from the FCA, with a special emphasis on GAP insurance; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to insurers warning that more action must be taken to ensure good consumer outcomes. In letters sent to all insurance firms, the […]

Opinion

FCA Consumer Fairness Duty: Is fairness an obligation or an opportunity for insurers?

“All firms must be able to show consistently that fair treatment of customers is at the heart of their business model.” ~ Financial Conduct Authority The author of this piece is Rory Yates, who has […]

Insurance Regulation

Regulatory: LMA & IUA Agree Credit Risk Policy

The LMA, with the assistance of the Lloyd’ s Market Association (“Lloyd’s) and the International Underwriting Association (“IUA“) has published a model form of Credit Risk Insurance Policy (“CRI Policy“). The CRI Policy is drafted: […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Wants Investment Traffic Light System

The FCA is publishing a Discussion Paper inviting views on potential criteria to classify and label investment products. This is aimed at helping consumers navigate their sustainability characteristics. The Discussion Paper forms part of the FCA’s […]