The FCA has reflected on the regulatory work undertaken in 2021 to pursue its primary objectives of protecting consumers from harm, enhancing the integrity of the UK’s financial system and promoting competition.
Insurance Brokers

Reminder on General Insurance Pricing Practices Rules
The FCA expects the New Year to deliver “fairer home and motor insurance renewals”, as pricing rules came into effect on 1 January.

FCA Updates its Q&As Document on General Insurance Pricing Practices Rules
The FCA has made a small update to its ‘questions and answers’ document on the General Insurance Pricing Practices published rules.

FCA Issues a Further Consultation on its New Consumer Duty
The FCA has issued a further consultation paper on its proposed new Consumer Duty, which is intended to ensure a higher and more consistent standard of protection for consumers and to prevent harm before it occurs.

FCA Consulting on Improvements to the Appointed Representatives Regime
The FCA is consulting on proposed improvements to the Appointed Representatives (ARs) regime.

FCA Publishes its Fees Proposals for 2022/23
The FCA has proposed changes to the fees financial services firms pay for 2022/23.

Age is But a Number (Or is it?)
Older workers make up a growing percentage of the UK workforce. Katherine Watkins looks at the areas employers need to consider in making their workplace inclusive.

FCA Announces Reforms to Decision Making to Tackle Consumer Harm
The FCA has announced reforms to its decision-making processes in order to address consumer harm.

FCA Update on Pricing Practices Senior Manager Attestation
The FCA has updated its web page, ‘PS21/11: General insurance pricing practices – amendments’, to provide an update on the Senior Manager Attestation.
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