FCA Update – Multi-Occupancy Buildings Insurance
Last week the FCA issued their latest report on the issues surrounding the placement of multi-occupancy buildings insurance. Kenneth Underhill has been looking at the report in more detail and what firms must do now.
Webinar Recording: Product Governance and Fair Value – A Distributor’s Perspective
Kenneth Underhill hosted a webinar in conjunction with the Managing General Agents Association, looking at the implications of the FCA’s latest guidance to distributors of products. Watch the recording now.
Impact Of The Product Governance Multi-Firm Review
The FCA has issued two letters to firms involved in the manufacture and distribution of products, expressing its disappointment at the progress made on value assessments. Palak Bedi looks at the actions firms must take.
Appointed Representatives – Final Rules But Not The End of The Story
The FCA has published its ‘final’ rules on the way principal firms oversee the activities of Appointed Representatives. Kenneth Underhill looks at the impact on firms.
The New Consumer Duty – Setting The Bar For Fair Competition
The new Consumer Duty rules set a high bar for firms in the way they manufacture, sell and service insurance products to retail consumers. Kenneth Underhill looks at what it means for insurance firms and why boards need to act now.
Why did it need a pandemic to shake up the Outsourcing Industry?
The pandemic raised a multitude of issues for financial services firms that had outsourced operations offshore. Lance Grant looks at how a refreshed operational delivery model can support a remote working requirement, whilst also delivering operational resilience.
ICSR Appoints Lance Grant as Head of Operations
ICSR is delighted to announce the appointment of Lance Grant as Head of Operations with effect from 13th June 2022. Lance is a highly experienced and well-regarded business and technology architect who has worked on some of the largest and most significant change programmes affecting insurance firms.
The ICSR Team Are Taking On The London Legal Support Trust 10k Walk 2022
On 28th June 2022, a team from ICSR will be taking on the London Legal Support Trust 10k London Legal Walk. Find out how you can sponsor us.
The 2022 PRA Business Plan – A Very British Affair
Last week, the PRA published their annual Business Plan and proposals for the regulated fees and levies. The PRA are promising regulated firms a “more British style of rule making”. Kenneth Underhill looks at what this means.
Lloyd’s Oversight: A Carrot And Stick Approach To Regulation
The adoption of Lloyd’s new principles-based approach to market oversight is now well underway. Kenneth Underhill looks at the details ahead of the approaching deadline.
The FCA Strategy & 2022/23 Business Plan: A Tougher Regulatory Approach
On 7th April 2022, the FCA released their updated 3 year strategy setting out their vision and ambitions for the period, along with the 2022/23 Business Plan. Kenneth Underhill looks at the details.
Iain Bremner Joins ICSR As Non-Executive Director
ICSR is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Bremner as Non-Executive director with effect from 1st April 2022.
