UK Politics and Government
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UK Politics and Government
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.
The impact of Brexit on the conveyancing and insurance market
Brexit… It’s still at the forefront of everyone’s mind. What will the implications be for conveyancing and insurance businesses? There are a lot of unanswered questions and uncertainty. This article studies the impact of the result of the UK’s Referendum.
Video: How does the Insurance Act affect brokers and their customers?
In this video, LV= Broker's Kevin Hawkins, head of commercial property & liability underwriting, talks about the Insurance Act, what the changes are and how they affect brokers and their customers. Topics covered: duty of disclosure; fair presentation of risk guarantee; the Enterprise Act;…
The broker magazine: Issue 3 2016
Geared towards brokers, BIBA's latest magazine covers the latest developments within the insurance industry and provides strategic advice to managers. In this issue: expert views on the Insurance Act; results of CMA probe into motor insurance; professional indemnity; FCA watch.
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.