Regulation
FCA hands out £15.5m of fines for solicitors’ PI and other insurance schemes’ failures
First ever fine for a person for undertaking FCA regulated activities without approval.
New FCA boss says no return to "shoot first" mentality
Andrew Bailey to take softer approach than Martin Wheatley.
Biba welcomes new FCA boss
Brokers admit to not having heard of new appointee.
FCA head revealed
Andrew Bailey will become chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority replacing Tracey McDermott.
Time to kill the small print
Tim Philip calls for insurance documents to be simplified for the good of the sector.
Brokers ‘in the dark’ regarding Insurance Act, says law firm
Research finds that more guidance is needed ahead of August 2016 implementation.
Tracey McDermott rules herself out as FCA chief
McDermott does not want to stay on as full-time FCA CEO.
Reports that customer data study set for scrapheap denied
Review of how insurers use customer information still set to take place in some form.
Tracey McDermott tipped for permanent CEO role at FCA
Regulator seeking to replace Martin Wheatley.
FCA fines and bans broker over client money failings
Chief executive found not to have understood the rules and regulations.
Big data: brokers are “doing it by the book”
Insurance sector unconcerned by FCA’s inquiry into how it handles customer data
Brokers divided over Osborne’s plan to curb whiplash claims
Chancellor’s proposed measures welcomed by insurance companies
PRA approves Solvency II models for 19 insurers
Regulator’s list includes both life and general insurers.
Sector hails FCA renewals proposals as “good news”
ABI and Aviva welcome consultation on showing last year’s premium price on renewal notices.
FCA gets tough on renewal quotes
Proposals call on insurers to show last year’s premium on renewal notices.
FCA confirms PPI claims deadline consultation
Eighteen firms face cost of funding £42.2m communications campaign.
MPs anger over FSCS fee collection reform failure
MPs demand answers on how the Financial Services Compensation Scheme can change how it collects fees.
FCA fee increase threat
Biba calls on regulator to spend wisely as FCA consults on PPI claim time limits and considers whether to increase fees to pay for marketing campaign.
FCA to consult on introducing PPI complaint deadline
Trade body says it will also consult on funding a consumer communications campaign.
Brokers warned over 'insistent clients'
FCA guidance for pensions advisers could have relevance for those selling insurance
Insurance complaints fall 13.6%
FCA reveals a drop in the number of complaints about general insurance to 1,204,783.
FCA appoints Georgina Philippou as COO
The regulator says its executive committee is now complete.
Opinion: A deceptive title to a dangerous document?
Create Solutions' Mike Cranny on the implications of a little-read FCA discussion paper
Surprise hike in IPT sparks concern
Industry reacts to George Osborne’s Budget announcement to increase Insurance Premium Tax