Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Insurance Cares: FCA plans ‘vulnerable customers’ consultation
The regulator also issued a discussion paper on Duty of Care for firms when dealing with consumers.
The Blog Spot: Failing to plan is planning to fail
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Biba urges FCA to be "quicker off the mark" in tackling online fraud
Industry responds after the regulator fails to stop clone broker on Facebook.
Broking Break: Your top 5
Brokers have been clicking on Insurance Age saving the day with Facebook, a departure from PIB, another takeover, the date of SMCR and who is on top of Allianz’s “hit list”.
The Blog Spot: The FCA needs to step up its game
After Insurance Age saved the day and had a Facebook page operated by fraudsters shut down, Ida Axling questions why the regulator failed.
FCA fails to stop clone broker on Facebook
Insurance Age gets page operated by fraudsters removed from the social media site.
Brokers finally have date for senior managers’ regime
The FCA has published when the Senior Managers & Certification Regime will come into force for brokers and revealed it is developing a directory of financial services workers.
InsurTech Futures: Three more insurance offerings in FCA’s regulatory sandbox
Watchdog reveals details of fourth wave added to innovation scheme.
Dual pricing biggest issue for consumers, says the CII
Organisation launches new Public Trust Index.
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Insurance Cares: FCA challenges industry to help vulnerable customers access insurance
Regulator to work with the sector to make it easier for people with pre-existing medical conditions to access specialist travel insurance providers.
FCA's travel costs remain the same after the Brexit referendum
Figures show Brexit process has not led to a spike in FCA travel costs - regulator has previously complained of being shut out of talks.
Clone broker targets people via Facebook
Clive Jones, general manager at Car Insurance 4 u, says broker has had calls and emails from a number of potential clients who have been approached by the fraudsters.
FCA warns of broker clone
Regulator says scammers are giving out the details of Car Insurance 4 u to convince people they work for a genuine firm.
FCA lists CMC regulation proposals
CEO warns that poor conduct persists across the sector.
MPs concerned re whiplash reforms
Justice Committee “troubled” by the reliability of insurer fraud data ahead of secondary legislation on personal injury reform.
Biba 2018: FCA pledges “perennial” client money focus
The regulator spoke at a panel session on how customers are at the heart of the broker business at the Biba conference.
Biba 2018: FCA to publish report on dual pricing by autumn
The City watchdog will report on its investigation into dual pricing in the autumn, a conference heard.
Blog: Eight things to look out for at Biba 2018
As the UK insurance sector descends on Manchester for the 2018 British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference, Jonathan Swift predicts some of the key talking points on the floor and in the bars around the venue.
Alpha collapse causes “massive upheaval” with taxi to the fore
The unrated Danish insurer's bankruptcy has caused havoc.
The Blog Spot: Why on earth is dual pricing still going on?
Emmanuel Kenning shares his thoughts after the launch of the ABI and Biba initiative.
ABI calls on FCA to use new personal lines principles when supervising firms
Biba encourages brokers to help solve the dual pricing problem.
Brokers in the dark over SMCR
Only 47% of brokers surveyed believe the new regime will improve protection for customers, according to research by Ecclesiastical.
Treasury confirms IDD delay
Biba head of compliance and training David Sparkes welcomes the delay and urges the FCA to publish its final rules.