Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Brokers must transform to evade threat of AI - report
Publication suggests that brokers who rely on their paperwork skills or only act as a go-between the client and underwriter will be challenged by AI solutions.
Quizzical questions: 19 July 2019
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FCA reiterates dual pricing concerns
CII urges insurers to act now as FCA says findings from GI market study into dual pricing will be published later this year.
FCA warns of Moneysupermarket clone
The aggregator is the latest firm to be targeted by fraudsters.
Insurance Cares: FCA consults on travel cover for people with medical issues
Consultation includes proposals to signpost details of travel insurance firms who can cover consumers with more serious conditions.
Government urges regulators to work together to help vulnerable customers
Report slams the loyalty penalty among other issues to be tackled in the financial services, water, energy and telecoms sectors.
Quizzical questions: 12 July 2019
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FCA issues fresh clone broker warning
Fraudsters are using the details of Alternative Insurance Brokers to trick consumers.
FCA pay gaps persist despite bumper 2018/19
The regulator made a £25.4m surplus but struggled to appropriately remunerate female and ethnic minority employees.
Opinion: Mayer Brown's Chris Chapman on regulation and the FCA
Don’t get caught out: The insurance industry needs to keep an eye on the FCA’s ongoing initiatives, writes Chris Chapman
Quizzical questions: 5 July 2019
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Biba warns that HMRC's IPT consultation may have "detrimental impact" on brokers
Trade body calls for input from members as it gears up to respond to the government.
Financial services firms reported 819 cyber incidents to the FCA last year
Six percent of cyber incidents were reported by the general insurance and protection sector.
FCA warns of UK General clone
Fraudsters have been trying to trick consumers by using UK General's name.
Zurich's Tulsi Naidu to chair the FCA Practitioner Panel
She will take on the post on 1 August.
ABI slams FSCP's proposed automatic-upgrade rule to tackle dual pricing
Consumer body's suggestion follows the super-complaint from Citizens Advice.
Dual pricing: Capping prices risks industry profits, warns Fitch
The CMA had recommended price caps, as regulators propose solutions to the 'loyalty penalty', but the ratings agency suggests it could destabilise the market.
The Blog Spot: First impressions
Commissioning editor Laurence Eastham reflects on his first month in the insurance industry.
FCA issues warning on Instagram-based broker
The regulator believes Delta Car Insurance has been conducting unauthorised business.
FCA strengthens position on dual pricing
The regulator has published a fresh response to the CMA.
Insurers could face fines for £4bn dual pricing "rip off"
The government is set to give the Competition & Markets Authority power to bypass the courts and fine firms that exploit loyalty.
Quizzical questions: 14 June 2019
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Motor market records best year since 1985 ahead of troubled future, says EY
FCA pricing investigation and Civil Liability Act are expected to depress profitability in future years.
FCA warns of clone broker
Wentworth Insurance Brokers has been cloned by fraudsters.