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Regulating the Funeral Plans Sector

On July 29th 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) brought the funeral plan sector within its scope of regulation. This means that businesses providing funeral plans will now be expected to meet and adhere to industry standards as outlined by the FCA...

REG Reviews – September 2022

Last month we finally confirmed the changes to the Appointed Representative regime, saw insurers reviewing policies in the wake of 'warlike' cyber attacks and understood why the Insurtech sector is suffering from an investor confidence dip...

Thank You and Good Luck to Our Marketing Interns!

The time has come to say goodbye to this year's Marketing Interns; Ellie Moeran and Julia Palos. We'd like to thank them for their commitment and contribution to REG's marketing activities throughout the year and wish them well as they head back to University to complete their final year of studies! Read all all about their experiences from a year in industry...

Principal Firms – Time to Act

Final rules to the FCA's Appointed Representative Regime

The Risk of Hackers and How You Can Protect Yourself From Cyber Attacks

Nowadays, cyber scams are not uncommon. In fact, every single day, con artists are searching for their next victim. Worse yet, even if you think you're not worth being targeted by online predators, you need to think again...

Adverse Media Screening

The insurance industry and the regulatory requirements around counterparty risk is always evolving, and so the obligations to minimise the risk and safeguard customers is becoming much more challenging for insurance companies. In the wake of COVID-19, financial crime continues to increase and whilst not all of these can be stopped, it is crucial they are recognised.

REG Reviews – August 2022

In August we saw an eerie confession from a Google employee, one specific country set to dominate the metaverse economy and REG host a Networking Event all about young people in insurance...

Young People in Insurance and the Barriers they Face Entering the Market

In today's challenging job market, still in the midst of the Great Resignation, every industry is facing recruitment challenges and struggling to attract young talent. But for the insurance sector, these challenges are more acute than most, and they're nothing new. But why are the younger generations not being attracted to the insurance sector? There are a number of reasons for this...

Rail Strikes Shed Light on Need for Better Management and Control

Weeks and months of frustration came to a culminating point on Tuesday June 21st, as 10,000 London Underground staff walked off the job. They're protesting a worsening dynamic between work and pay and are offering us all a much-needed reminder of just how vulnerable our infrastructure is to disruption...

REG Reviews – July 2022

In July we saw the theft of $100M worth of crypto, the FCA's heavy fine for a London market broker and WTW's new prediction tool...

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