UK Politics and Government
155 whitepapers and resources
UK Politics and Government
The journey to GDPR compliance
With GDPR now in full effect, business must lay out a clear plan to progress from their current privacy level to the desired compliance level, a task requiring immediate attention. This guide focuses on the next steps businesses can take to ensure compliance and good data practices in the long run.
VAN added value stories: Data security officer's story
The Data Security or Data Protection Officer is an increasingly vital role within the insurance sector, especially following the implementation of GDPR. This short guide highlights how Optal’s Virtual Account Numbers (VANs) can be used by insurers to mitigate the risks of a data breach occurring.
GDPR has arrived - Now what?
With accountability as the new principle, GDPR requires that organisations not only comply in a sustainable manner but also demonstrate compliance on an ongoing basis. EXL's infographic highlights the steps you can take to achieve and demonstrate compliance both today and in the future.
Brexit and the insurance sector: Towards 2020 and beyond
What will Brexit mean for the UK’s insurance sector? This report provides a snapshot of opinions from within the UK insurance industry as the UK undertakes the somewhat tortuous road towards Brexit. Topics covered: key recommendations; Brexit outcomes; impact on UK insurers; future considerations.
Infographic: GDPR - What are your rights as an insurance consumer?
This infographic provides an overview of insurance consumers’ main rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applied from 25 May 2018.
Half year review 2018
As we enter the second half of 2018, Neil Clutterbuck, Allianz chief underwriting officer, takes stock of some key industry topics and considers how these may develop. Topics covered: the Civil Liability Bill; Hackitt report; terrorism; broker market consolidation; ABI pricing principles and Brexit.
Looking to the future - what is the likely impact of Brexit on education establishments?
With less than a year to go until the UK leaves the European Union, 57% of Britain’s schools, colleges and universities have no plan in place to deal with the impact of Brexit. This article sheds light on Ecclesiastical’s latest research and what Brexit could mean for the UK’s education sector.
GDPR - developing best practice for obtaining consent
Following implementation of GDPR on May 25th, the UK entered into a new age of data protection. This guide focuses on best practice for obtaining consent before providing real world examples of the use of consent within the general insurance sector and seven practical steps brokers can take.
HSE Fees for intervention – The disputes process
The HSE claims it has always had a “proportionate dispute process” since it introduced Fee for Intervention (FFI) in 2012. This short article outlines the current context and what has changed since the HSE launched a revised FFI invoice disputes process in September 2017.
A changing legal landscape: Casualty and motor claims
This short paper summarises the principal legal risks facing the casualty and motor claims environment over the medium term. The challenges include the resetting of the personal injury discount rate, the effect of changes to EU motor insurance law and the ongoing evolution of vicarious liability.