Archive

UK regulator launches probe into home and motor insurance premium financing

Annual interest charges can be up to 30%, says Financial Conduct Authority

Eiopa finalises methodology on value-for-money benchmarks

Aim is to help supervisors identify risk, rather than generate an opinion on value

Delivering value for money is about more than benchmarks

European policymakers' initiatives on value-for-money metrics may end with consumers not getting the products that best meet their needs, argues Pablo Pernía Martin

BaFin unearths concerning early-year lapse rates in some retirement products

German regulator delivered a warning on front-loading policy costs, given customer surrender rates

FCA warns insurers to show fair value

UK conduct regulator reveals findings of its thematic review and next steps

FCA anticipates £70m customer savings from GAP intervention

Japanese insurers unwind cross-asset holdings to prevent conduct risks

MS&AD and Tokio Marine reduce holdings in Toyota, and vice-versa

Tokio Marine insures costs of rebutting 'greenwashing' allegations for carbon credit holders

Queen Máxima challenges insurance supervisors to help sector fulfil societal role

Dutch monarch says insurers could make improvements on financial inclusion and closing protection gaps

Irish consumer code proposals under fire for distrust issues

Trade association highlights risk of increased consumer confusion and compliance costs