UK Politics and Government
158 whitepapers and resources
UK Politics and Government
The Insurance Act 2015 and Enterprise Act 2016 adaptation guide
The Insurance Act 2015 and Enterprise Act 2016 have prompted major change across the UK insurance market – the former having come into force in August 2016, the latter on 4th May 2017. Based on broker feedback, this guide provides a practical summary of surveyed concerns and potential solutions.
Snap general election freezes discount rate consultation discussions
The Ministry of Justice has advised that any external talks that would follow the ongoing Discount Rate Consultation will now be put on hold, pending the UK general election. This short article provides a brief summary of the latest developments.
Autumn Statement 2016 – How will it affect businesses?
All eyes were on Philip Hammond as he made his first Autumn Statement speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer in Theresa May’s post-Brexit government. This article takes a look at what some of the headline announcements mean for brokers and their business customers.
Are you ready for new data protection laws?
The General Data Protection Regulation will introduce new requirements for those processing personal data and tougher penalties for data breaches. This article explains what brokers and their customers need to know about the GDPR ahead of its implementation in 2018.
Consumer vulnerability - How well is insurance responding?
This report represents the thoughts and ideas of the members of the CII’s Underwriting Faculty New Generation Group who were challenged to identify a project of their own choosing that they felt could help drive change in the insurance profession for the ultimate good of customers.
CII member economic outlook and Brexit survey: Economic, business and employment prospects for 2017
Confidence in the UK economy in 2017 has dropped to the lowest levels since 2011: the greatest one-year fall for each index since records began. Download this edition of the CII Member Survey for more information on attitudes towards future economic prospects and the impact of Brexit.
Q&A: Zurich’s position on the Insurance Act
The Insurance Act 2015 has addressed important issues concerning how information is shared between insurers, brokers and customers. In this article, Richard Coleman, Managing Director, Zurich Commercial Broker, clarifies Zurich’s position on the Insurance Act and answers questions asked by brokers.
2016 legal changes for brokers explained
The Insurance Act has introduced some of the most important changes to UK insurance contract law in over a century. The Enterprise Act and the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act will also impact the industry. This article highlights the implications for brokers.
FOIL Update: The Government consults on Vnuk
If Vnuk becomes law, the categories of vehicles required to be insured will increase significantly to include, for example, children’s motorised ride-on toys and golf buggies. This article sheds light on the latest developments and the UK Government’s position.
Research state of the broker nation: Regulation
In the second part of Post’s research sponsored by LV=, brokers talk candidly to Michèle Bacchus about the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the Financial Conduct Authority, the government and the European Union.