Global insurance trends

Insurance Company Barred in California by Regulator

The latest news from California for you; Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a Cease and Desist Order against Innovative Partners, LP for illegally acting as an insurance company in California and providing health coverage without proper […]

Insurance Regulation

Advisor is Charged With Misleading Investors By FCA

The latest case report from the FCA for you; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged John Burford for carrying on an unauthorised business and dishonestly misleading investors. He is suspected of generating over £1m. […]

Insurance Regulation

TPR Extends Its Remit to Trustee Firms

The latest news from The Pensions Regulator; The PT market has experienced substantial growth in recent years, with more than half of UK schemes using a professional or sole trustee model, according to industry research. […]

Insurance Brokers

New Survey Highlights Support for Independent MGA Regulation

The demand for bespoke MGA regulator support is there, says this recent survey; A recent survey of insurance brokers has revealed strong backing for the establishment of a dedicated regulatory framework for MGAs, with 68% […]

News

Reach Puts Another £25m into MGN Pension Fund

Here’s the word from the The Pensions Regulator; TPR has published a regulatory intervention report detailing its response after receiving notification of a failure to agree a scheme triennial valuation between Reach Plc and MGN Pension […]

Insurance Regulation

New DB Funding Code Goes Live Today, Quick Reminder

The latest from the Pensions Regulator; The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR’s) new defined benefit (DB) funding code setting out guidance and expectations on how schemes should comply with the funding and investment strategy (FIS) requirements comes into […]

Insurance Regulation

TPR Announces Three Exec Directors to The Board

The word from the Pensions Regulator, as they announce three new senior Board members; Three new permanent Executive Directors have been appointed to the Board of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) following formal approval from the […]