Insurance Brokers

In November, GCHQ and BAE Systems both issued an appeal to attract more neurodivergent employees. Having a more diverse team of people can lead to innovation but how do you attract neurodiverse employees and make the recruitment process inclusive?

The FCA has issued a warning against undervaluing items when settling claims, especially at a time where more consumers are being affected by the rising cost of living.  

SSP has confirmed it is the latest victim in an upward trend of targeted cyber security attacks.

There is no one solution for making all employees feel supported and comfortable. But how can insurance firms provide an environment which helps neurodivergent employees to prosper?  

The FCA is currently consulting with firms regarding how artificial intelligence (AI) may affect financial services and how it can be adopted safely and responsibly. How can AI-powered services benefit firms and what risks and challenges does AI pose in its implementation?

The FCA’s Sheldon Mills recently wrote that ‘firms must take immediate action to make sure they support customers now and in the challenging months ahead’, but how can insurance brokers ensure their clients are supported through these difficult financial times?

Sir Richard Branson published an open letter in 2021, stating “The world needs a neurodiverse workforce to help try and solve some of the big problems of our time.” Companies with diverse teams are 70% more likely to enter new markets. Are insurance firms failing to utilise neurodiverse employees' strengths and creativity?

The price and value outcome of the FCA’s new Consumer Duty focusses on ensuring that products and services offer fair value to consumers. How does it interact with the other elements of the Duty and what does this mean for insurance brokers?

The FCA’s Consumer Duty requires the regular review of products and services and their distribution methods but how can insurance firms gather information to ensure that the needs, characteristics, and objectives of the target market continue to be met?