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Tallying the UK regulatory initiatives impacting insurers

From Solvency II to sustainability disclosures, the PRA and FCA are managing over 20 initiatives impacting insurers. Joshua Geer breaks down the pressure points

Lloyd's reports progress on diversity and inclusion initiatives

The proportion of women in leadership roles at Lloyd's increased to 36%

U-turn from UK regulators on proposed diversity and inclusion rules

Ronan McCaughey investigates the reasons behind the decision to cease work on D&I regulation and gauges reaction from the British insurance industry

Judging the impact of the UK regulators' competitiveness objective

Are the UK's financial regulators fulfilling their secondary objective to encourage growth and international competitiveness? Eight months into a parliamentary inquiry, Joshua Geer rounds up the evidence so far

InsuranceERM's 2024 review: Tougher regulatory action on AI

UK regulators push for clearer investment product disclosures

ABI welcomes the initiative

Consumer Duty has become a burden for insurers... but in a good way

The Consumer Duty rules have reshaped the UK's conduct regulation by demanding insurers place customers' needs first. While still seen as a burden, it has been is welcomed as a step towards better outcomes for all. Joshua Geer reports

UK's financial watchdogs must "regulate for growth", says government

Rachel Reeves's Mansion House speech signals rollback of senior managers and certification regime

UK regulator launches probe into home and motor insurance premium financing

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

FCA launches investigation into UK's protection insurance market

The regulator is concerned that some products may be providing poor value