The CII has published a summary of findings from its recent ‘Road to Consumer Trust’ roundtable, which explored how firms, practitioners and other stakeholders can collaborate to raise the standard of care offered to insurance policyholders following the introduction of the Consumer Duty.
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How to address & improve performance issues: A focus on self-driven solutions
This article explores practical, employee-centric strategies brokers can employ to improve performance, secure sustained professional growth and development, and boost client satisfaction.

UKGI Ltd Welcomes Fast Lane Training and Consultancy
UKGI Ltd is delighted to announce that it has completed on the purchase of Fast Lane Training and Consultancy's book of regional compliance advisory and training clients, effective from the 1st January 2025.

ASA launch study into depiction of older people in advertising
The ASA has published a blog post after recently launching a project to consider how, and to what extent, depictions of older people in advertising may cause serious or widespread offence or harm.

The value of empathy for insurance brokers
This article outlines why empathy matters, and how brokers can utilise it to ensure effective and sincere communication.

FCA publishes Consultation Paper on Operational Incident and Third-Party Reporting
The proposals aim to bolster the FCA’s operational resilience framework for firms and seek to establish a consistent, sufficient, and timely framework for reporting operational incidents and material third-party arrangements.

Boards should not act as ‘rubber stamp of approval’; effective challenge vital to Consumer Duty board reports, according to FCA
The FCA claim “effective challenge is essential” to Consumer Duty board reports.

Consolidation: A threat, or a benefit to the client relationship?
This article explores the impact on and consequences for clients of consolidation within the broking market, and key factors which can influence whether consolidators serve to benefit clients, or risk compromising their client relationships, value, and offering.

How brokers can strike a healthier work-life balance
This article explores steps insurance brokers can take to strike a healthier work-life balance in a fast-paced, high-pressure occupation.