UK Politics and Government
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UK Politics and Government
Employment law update
The upcoming changes to employment law in the UK for 2025 are set to bring significant transformations to the workplace and have far-reaching consequences for businesses. John McGrath from ARAG Law summarises the key areas for change and possible consequences for businesses to look out for.
Ensuring essential insurance satisfies the consumer
After the FOS stated it expected to receive an uptick in complaints from consumers who opted for cheaper car premiums without realising the impact this would have on the level of cover, this article examines how the differences between standard and essential policies are communicated.
What insurers should know about the FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule
This article explains how the Financial Conduct Authority’s new anti-greenwashing rule will, in the long term, mitigate the risk of claims brought in the insurance sector so long as providers review their communications.
FCA is banging its head against a wall on fair value
Following yet another thematic review where the Financial Conduct Authority says firms are unable to show fair value, and are even breaching rules, this article considers how the regulator could tackle poor conduct and if a commission cap could be on the cards.
How ‘Baby Reindeer’ and streaming services are affecting insurance
As the way we consume media changes, this article considers how the furore over Baby Reindeer, and changing nature of the content we watch has had an impact on insurance.
Video: How to meet the FCA’s expectations
In this Insurance Post top tips video, Michael Sicsic founder and managing partner of Sicsic Advisory, explains how insurers can articulate the way they make money to satisfy the Financial Conduct Authority.
What happens now on the OIC landscape post-Rabot?
After the Supreme Court rejected the insurer-led appeal against its decision on the first two cases of mixed-injury claims involving both whiplash and non-whiplash injuries, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations’ director Matthew Maxwell Scott asks: What's next?
Overcoming the challenge of insuring self-driving vehicles
In May 2024 the Automated Vehicles Bill was passed to outline a legal framework for the use of self-driving cars. This article explains how the Automated Vehicles Bill could help ensure insurers have access to the data needed to insure self-driving vehicles.
Our broken tribunal system isn’t fit for day-one employment rights
The Employment Rights Bill that has just been introduced is a landmark piece of legislation that sits at the heart of the new government’s agenda. This article sheds light on why a serious issue could undermine the very foundations of the proposed legislation and what it is intended to achieve.
Spotlight: Why insurance can't afford to ignore RegTech
Within the insurance industry, regulatory pressures are intensifying, operational costs are soaring, and the ever-present threat of compliance violations could destabilise entire businesses. This article highlights why RegTech is increasingly a necessity rather than a luxury for insurers.