UK Politics and Government
155 whitepapers and resources
UK Politics and Government
A BIBA broker's guide to the General Data Protection Regulation
On 25 May 2018 we will all be obliged to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation which replaces the UK Data Protection Act 1998. This whitepaper studies the implications for brokers and why they’ll need a greater command over the data they hold, why it is held and for how long.
Addendum to Insurance Europe’s response to EC services passport consultation
In this document, Insurance Europe responds to the European Commission’s consultation on a proposed EU services passport for the single market. This response covers how an EU services passport would facilitate the provision of insurance for cross-border services and what role insurers would play.
CII public affairs update: Issue three 2016
The CII's public affairs updates contain news from Westminster and Whitehall, Europe and the regulator. This issue covers: the FCA's risk outlook; PRA feedback on general insurance stress test; MiFID II developments; EIOPA EU-wide insurance stress test.
CII briefing: Enterprise Act – Implications for insurance
The Enterprise Act received Royal Assent in May 2016. This three page CII briefing highlights the main features of the Act, including the implications for insurers and their claims processes.
FOIL Update on Brexit after the referendum
The political ramifications of the Brexit vote still have a long way to run, and the commercial and financial consequences will not be known for some time. But what happens now? FOIL’s Update highlights the insurance industry’s initial response and the UK’s position following the referendum vote.
CII Thinkpiece: The UK’s European Union Referendum June 2016
On 23rd June the British population will be given the opportunity to vote to remain or leave the European Community. This CII Thinkpiece provides views from the opposing campaigns of the EU referendum, Britain Stronger in Europe and Vote Leave.
The Insurance Act 2015: An implementation guide
The Insurance Act 2015 is a real game changer for the industry and will govern every business insurance contract placed, renewed or amended under UK law on or after 12th August 2016. The essential aim of this guide is to equip brokers to cope with the challenges posed by the new regime.
AXA's approach to the Insurance Act - A guide for brokers
This broker guide sets out how AXA intends to incorporate the provisions of the Insurance Act 2015 into its commercial insurance contracts and outlines what further help and support will be available from AXA.
FOIL Digest May 2016
FOIL's digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: civil litigation review; Enterprise Act 2016; Mesothelioma Bill; bogus NIHL claim; riot damages case - Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co v The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime.
A broker's guide to the Insurance Act 2015
This guide to the Insurance Act contains information on what brokers need to be doing ahead of the implementation on 12th August 2016. It covers the changes which the Act will introduce including fair presentation of risk, remedies, warranties and conditions, fraudulent claims and contracting out.