All FCA articles – Page 4
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News‘Room for improvement’ – FCA reveals brokers’ Consumer Duty performance
’We do not want to see firms waiting to see if we will intervene to address an issue,’ says executive director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA getting its own house in order?
The regulator’s newly released service metrics demonstrate its commitment to becoming more assertive
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News AnalysisBriefing: What next after Gap?
The FCA’s latest target could be the start of more to come
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NewsAI code of conduct for insurance industry launched
’It’s a code built on general principles as much as detail,’ says director
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NewsBosses showing signs of ‘over-confidence’ on D&I strategies ahead of FCA policy
’It’s interesting to see the confidence in the sector when it comes to progress being made on D&I policies,’ says UK head
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurers on red alert as FCA looks set to bare teeth over Consumer Duty
At a recent webinar, a compliance expert claimed the regulator had ’20 enforcement notices sat on their desk ready to go to insurers over the next quarter’
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News AnalysisTechTalk: AI uptick could see firms needing insurance to cover ‘mishaps’
While the onus for responsible use of AI currently lies with the regulator, should the insurance sector be addressing these concerns as a matter of priority?
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NewsBiba welcomes new leasehold buildings insurance reforms
’The statement coincides with extensive new work Biba has commissioned to help members better demonstrate fair value,’ association says
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NewsFCA slammed as ‘irresponsible’ after Gap insurance warning
’This latest warning barely recognises the hard work online providers do to provide reliable and honest coverage,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: FCA comes out swinging for insurance outliers
The regulator has placed Gap insurance firmly in its crosshairs – but that is no let off for the wider sector
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News AnalysisCould the debanking scandal cross over into insurance?
The FCA said that it ’would not consider it appropriate to cancel a policy purely on the basis of a policyholder’s views’
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NewsDirect Line Group agrees to business review after overcharging customers in FCA first
’DLG will carry out a review to identify all instances where a customer has been overcharged,’ says FCA
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News AnalysisTechTalk: ‘Licensing process is a maze’ for insurtechs tied up in complex regulation
For insurtechs applying for a carrier licence for example could hold options but due to complicated and lengthy approval periods it may not be suitable for all, which means Gibraltar remains popular
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NewsConsumer Duty still causing ‘headaches’ as regulation comes into force
However, head of consumer strategy says there can be ’really good benefits’ in the long-term
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NewsFCA publishes regulatory approach to AI and big tech
’Any regulation must be proportionate enough to foster beneficial innovation,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: FCA surprised at high commission levels for multi-occupancy buildings insurance
It seems the ship has well and truly sailed on the sector effectively self-regulating on this issue
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NewsFCA issues stern warning as it clamps down on home and motor insurers
’We found too many examples of customers not receiving the service they’re entitled to,’ says executive director
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NewsInsurers to take part in Bank of England’s new system-wide exploratory scenario exercise
’We regularly run scenario exercises with a variety of firms, which support our efforts to protect and enhance the stability of the UK financial system,’ says deputy governor
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NewsMillions of consumers cutting insurance cover amid cost of living pressures
The financial services industry has a ‘vital role to play in supporting people during these challenges times’, says regulator
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News AnalysisTechTalk: UK ‘lagging behind’ with R&D tax relief in AI ‘Wild West’
Clawing back R&D tax relief can be crucial for insurtechs and startup brokers but compliance around it needs improving if the sector is to take advantage of the potential of AI
