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FOS data shows travel insurance complaints up 17%
‘High uphold rates can be far more damaging to trust than sheer volume alone and, as this FOS data shows, some insurers still have work to do,’ says co-founder
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Cila names new president and youngest ever deputy president
’The Charter changes represent a significant evolution of the Institute,’ says executive director
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Should a bespoke regulatory framework be introduced for MGAs?
‘This isn’t about reducing oversight – it’s about right-sizing it to ensure that regulation supports, rather than hinders, the MGA model,’ says chief executive
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Verisk helping insurers gain insight into carbon footprint of claims
’This assured model reflects our shared commitment to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy and will help to equip insurers in the UK with the tools they need to meet their sustainability goals,’ says director
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FCA removes reporting requirement that affects 36,000 firms
‘We only ask for the data we need, making sure it’s proportionate, to reduce unnecessary burdens,’ says chief data officer
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OIC portal savings ‘at risk’ as non-tariff personal injury claims surge past 50%
Data analytics firm warns that rising non-tariff personal injury claims following a road traffic accident could erode whiplash reform gains
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Briefing: Insurance sector has ability to steer road safety
Best practice for safer driving has been a focus following the government’s proposed road reforms in August 2025 – the potential impact of rule changes on claims means the industry simply cannot be a passenger in these conversations
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Nearly 500 victims transferred funds to ‘ruthless’ fraudsters posing as FCA
‘Fraudsters are ruthless. They attempt to steal money from innocent victims by impersonating the FCA,’ says executive director
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MGAs struggling with contradictory broker expectations
‘Brokers are asking MGAs to deliver carrier-grade governance and start-up-speed innovation at the same time,’ says managing director
News Analysis
Should the UK have a minister for resilience?
‘Improving risk management practices will help to build a sustainable and resilient insurance sector that is better equipped to serve the evolving needs of customers,’ says director of commercial customer risk management and sustainability
News Analysis
Is influencer insurance the next must-follow for protecting content creators?
‘Most influencers and content creators are really underinsured – if they’re insured at all,’ says commercial account executive
News Analysis
Insurance sector reacts as government weighs up mandatory testing for over 70s motorists
’We, as an insurer, welcome any measures that give us and our older customers assurance that they meet the required standards required to hold a driving license,’ says chief underwriting officer
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Insurance sector urges detail on liability in self-driving vehicle rollout
‘Until detailed legislation is in place, it is not possible for us to fully consider how insurance for self-driving vehicles will work in practice,’ says managing director
News Analysis
Is it the end of the road for motor referral fees?
The FCA has raised concerns that referral fees in the motor market can drive up the lifecycle and cost of claims – however, market participants are tight-lipped about next steps for this model
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MGA launches motorhome Gap product with Financial and Legal
’We urge brokers to start selling this product again – which offers valuable protection that their clients have been missing,’ says business development manager
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Market reacts to motor finance commission ruling as FCA confirms redress scheme consultation
‘This ruling could have implications for the insurance industry,’ says financial services partner
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MGA sector entering ‘two speed market’ as innovation and maturity diverge – SiriusPoint’s Alex Hardy
As established MGAs scale up and sector startups seek to drive innovation, long-term partnerships must withstand shifting market cycles, changes and movements, says head of delegated and distribution
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Regulated firms report FCA and PRA performance improvement – LMG
‘The service delivered by both regulators has taken a significant step forward over the past year,’ says trade body chief executive
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Briefing: Are premium finance providers allowed to profit?
There is a cost to providing customers with access to capital – so what’s all the fuss about?
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MNK Group appoints new group executive managing director for risk and regulation
’I look forward to embedding governance and robust risk management as a strategic asset and helping the group scale with resilience, integrity and purpose,’ says appointee
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