UK Politics and Government
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UK Politics and Government
Martyn’s Law - The Protect Duty
There have been more than a dozen serious terrorist incidents in the UK within the last six years. In 2022 the Government released details for a ‘Protect Duty’ to be introduced into law. This blog highlights how The Protect Duty will affect premises where qualifying activities take place.
Validating the ESG credentials of the insurance supply chain
Consumers, industry participants, civil society, regulators, and the media are all increasingly questioning the integrity of some of the ‘green’ claims made by companies and financial firms. This content highlights why ESG scrutiny is building, and the business risks and opportunities for insurers.
Driverless cars: How close are we?
UK roads could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025 following the announcement of new government plans which will prioritise safety through new laws. This content sheds light on the latest developments and the potential implications for drivers, manufactures and motor insurers.
The ten commandments of P&C core solutions
Property and casualty insurers need a PAS core system that can meet customer expectations while at the same time, conforming to changing regulations. Where do you start? Follow Sapiens’ ten commandments of P&C core solutions (policy administration systems) and you can’t go wrong.
In-depth - Legal expenses insurance: A legal rollercoaster ride
With the effects of Covid, the war in Ukraine and Brexit rearing their heads, legal expenses insurance has moved into the spotlight. This content highlights the factors which are driving an increasingly litigious landscape and how legal expenses cover provides value in volatile times.
Weighing up the FCA’s consumer duty rules
In this article, compliance experts address what the FCA’s new consumer duty proposals will mean for the insurance sector. Read this content to find out whether the industry is ahead of the curve and if the changes will be value for money.
Regulation roundup: Fair's fair
BIBA's David Sparkes shines the spotlight on fair value and vulnerable customers in our new quarterly examination of the regulatory landscape.
April shower of changes for employers
Employers might be forgiven for thinking they deserved a little respite from the continually shifting sands of employment regulation. This blog highlights the employment law changes which take effect in April, when the new tax year begins.
FOIL Update - The revised Highway Code
From Saturday 29th January, the Highway Code is updated to introduce a hierarchy of road users and seven other categories of changes. This FOIL Update provides a summary of the changes.
Podcast: What does the regulator's greater focus on operational resilience mean for surge planning?
Focusing on the over-riding question: ‘How would the insurance industry respond to a repeat of the 1987 Great Storm?’, in this podcast we reflect on response planning in light of the proposed requirements to strengthen operational resilience in the financial services sector.