Compliance
FCA must remember that mud sticks
This week the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed it now has the power to publically name firms under investigation.
FCA's decision to name firms under investigation slated as "unfair"
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision to name firms under investigation has been criticised as "calculated to gain publicity".
FCA to name firms under investigation
The regulator has confirmed that it will now name firms under investigation.
Peter Staddon joins MGAA as MD
The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) has appointed Peter Staddon as its first managing director, effective from 1 November.
New compliance firm aims to be "one-stop shop"
A new regulatory consulting firm has launched this month to act as a "first-choice" advisor and "one-stop shop" on regulation and compliance issues for firms in general insurance and legal services.
Expertise Live: Going green
The latest Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on real estate, energy and sustainability.
Biba's new compliance chief urges FCA to back off brokers
The new compliance chief of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) David Sparkes has vowed to fight for more "proportional regulation".
Aviva warns brokers of panel withdrawal over premium finance
Brokers have been urged to be "suspicious" of Aviva's new stance within personal lines which states that the service Finance from Aviva "must be offered as an option" to clients.
Swinton defends private car renewal deposit scheme
Swinton has defended its use of a private car renewal deposit scheme which has been described as "questionable" by regulation experts.
Swinton apologises to customers after £7.4m FCA fine
Swinton Group has offered an unreserved apology to its customers, following the news that it has been fined £7.4m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Lloyd's insurer Argo swoops for former Brit man
Lloyd's insurer Argo has named former Brit man Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
FCA reveals conflict of interest review at 3R's event
A thematic review into broker conflicts of interest will be launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it was today revealed by the regulator at Insurance Age's 3R's event.
Insurance infographic: The Impact of the 2011 Energy Act on property lettings
In this insurance infographic, Zurich focuses on the Energy Act 2011 which contains provisions to make it unlawful from April 2018 to rent property that does not hit minimum energy efficiency standards.
RWA Group in Consumer Insurance Act learning platform aid
RWA Group has become the latest party to warn brokers about the implications of the Consumer Insurance Act and has also made an online tool available for brokers to get on top of the legislation.
UKGI exposes liability claims fears
Brokers’ most pressing concern is the fear of being exposed to liability claims for the delivery of inaccurate risk data following the implementation of the Consumer Insurance Act, according to a survey by UKGI.
RWA warns of broker negligence push
RWA Group has urged brokers to be "vigilant" after learning that an insurer has been pushing a client to "pursue a claim for negligence" against a broker.
BGL takes Rayner from RSA
The BGL Group has appointed Alison Rayner from RSA to the new role of associate director, compliance.
RWA chief blasts Biba's 'sweeping criticism' of insurers
Research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) which claimed insurers were becoming more difficult over paying out on claims has been deemed “spin” as opposed to “worthwhile research”.
Biba granted CPD accreditation from CII
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has received Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Barclays appoints FSA's Sants as compliance chief
Barclays has appointed former Financial Services Authority (FSA) chief executive Hector Sants to its newly-created role of head of compliance and government and regulatory relations.
Compliance pay costs soaring
Research by recruitment firm Robert Half has pinpointed the soaring costs of compliance experts on the City of London.
Broker Expo: Learn what the FCA will mean for brokers
With the Broker Expo in Coventry only three days away Terence Clark, compliance director at RWA, has revealed what attendees will hear about in the company’s workshop on The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
UK Broker Conference 2012: Brokers warned of "pre-emptive" action
The Financial Service Authority's (FSA) head of wholesale and general insurance warned brokers that the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will not just be the FSA "with a different letter".