Regulation News
REVEALED: The most complained about brokers and insurers
The FCA complaints data reveals the most complained about insurance companies over the first half of 2019
Motor insurance most complained about insurance product - FCA
The regulator received nearly 250,000 motor and transport insurance complaints over the first half of the year
Brokers warned on premium finance amid latest FCA action on car commissions
The move could put some brokers out of business due to the way they make a profit
New underwriting society to target consumer confidence
More than just a name change, says new chairman and industry veteran David Williams
Building standards clampdown heralded by insurers
Government announced a toughening of building standards and tougher penalties for those that fail to meet them
Brexit fears fail to dent London market growth
Increase in income across the traditional business lines and a growth in the premiums from emerging risks seen last year
Insurers seek broker help to highlight hauliers’ green card needs
UK drivers will need to carry a green card as proof of insurance when they travel across the EU or the EEA if the UK leaves without a deal
FCA issues fresh Brexit passporting warning
The FCA has been prescriptive on UK firms and their plans for a no-deal Brexit with all regulated underwriters having to provided detailed information on its ability to operate under a no-deal scenario
Broker steps in with ‘alternative solution’ for Alpha policyholders
Green card warning as most UK motorists unaware of post Brexit requirements
MGA £60m long-term capacity deal providing brokers with risk solutions
Airmic issues supply chain stress warning to UK risk managers
The new emerging risks changing the D&O landscape
IDD has been positive for the market, says BIBA
Hard-pressed communities paying most for home insurance, says FCA pricing study
Aggregators making TWENTY SIX times more profit margin on home versus insurers
FCA mulls radical plans to force cheaper deals on customers
Biba repeats Brexit fears, as Boris renews pledge to leave EU by Halloween
Major shake up in broker trading as MS Amlin pulls out of lines
Uber urged to have appropriate insurance
Ogden effect sees car insurance premiums rise 0.7%
The antidote to dual pricing? Sell the policy at the correct price
Zurich Municipal calls for action to tackle lack of school fire protection in England
Worcester Park fire reawakens concerns over modern methods of construction
Zurich advocates staff flexible working with new “family friendly” policy
Regulation Analysis
FCA motor commission clampdown could see potential £125m loss for brokers
Insurance Times investigates what the impact of the FCA’s latest proposed actions on motor commissions might mean for brokers
Briefing: Another Quindell? Why the decline of the equity analyst matters
Regulation has accelerated hard times for equity analysts - but general insurance needs good quality professionals to help prevent harm to investors
UK insolvency warning amid Brexit uncertainty
Global insolvencies are rising for the first time in a decade with the greatest uptick seen in the UK
Briefing: How the FCA could now destroy the personal lines broker
Insurance Times delves deeper into the FCA’s dual pricing report looking at what concerns it could cause the personal lines broker
