SimplyBiz has launched an online regulatory Horizon Scanner for advisers. The scanner aims to keep its member firms up to date with the regulatory activities happening in 2023 and beyond affecting advisers...
Read moreThe Association of British Insurers (ABI) has committed to looking in detail at the findings of a report which calls on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate the UK’s “poverty premium”,...
Read moreCanada Life has appointed Dave Sutton as customer services director. He succeeds Tracy Woodward who moved across to director of compliance and regulatory affairs earlier this year. Sutton was formerly head of...
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has emphasised that its fair value rules do not mean prices for financial products and services cannot rise. However, it told insurers to ensure that any increases...
Read moreAviva has reported an 18% increase in health and protection new business in 2022 to £221m, from £188m in 2021. The insurer said this had been spread across its individual and group...
Read moreLegal & General expects the UK retail protection market to be hit by a softer housing market and cost of living crisis concerns - continuing its bearish outlook for the sector. The...
Read moreA raft of upgrades have been made to the MorganAsh Resilience System (MARS) - the firm's vulnerability tool for advisers. MARS now allows users to book an appointment in real time for...
Read moreThe Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is proposing to change the way it processes complaints to encourage firms to solve complaints faster. The regulator has suggested adding a new category within its biannual...
Read moreThe number of people not working due to long-term sickness and disability increased by more than 10 times than would have been expected under normal conditions over the last three years with...
Read moreRoy McLoughlin has added director of strategic partnerships to his remit at Cavendish Ware. Speaking to Health & Protection McLoughlin said his new role would be in addition to his responsibilities as...
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