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How Compliance Software Can Alleviate Regulatory Burden

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, regulatory compliance has become a significant challenge for financial institutions and other regulated industries. The ever-changing and complex regulatory requirements place a heavy burden on organisations, leading to increased costs, resource allocation, and operational inefficiencies. However, a silver lining appears through the rise of compliance software, which serves as an innovative solution to manage the abundance of regulatory requirements...

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Zoe Parsons, Marketing Manager at REG Technologies

The Role of MGAs in the Insurance Value Chain

Managing General Agents (MGAs) play a pivotal role in the distribution chain, serving as a crucial bridge between insurers, reinsurers, carriers, brokers and the market as a whole. Their specialism and innovativeness position them as vital pioneers in the insurance market and enable them to underwrite risk that can't be easily covered by a traditional insurance firm. 

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How AI and Machine Learning are Revolutionising AML

Anti-money laundering (AML) efforts have been pivotal in the global fight against financial crime. Historically, AML practices have depended heavily on manual reviews and rule based monitoring systems. These traditional methods are accurate but often inconvenient and slow, struggling to keep up with the sophisticated techniques used by modern financial criminals. Moreover, they are prone to human error and can lead to significant operational bottlenecks, making it challenging to effectively manage the vast amounts of data that financial institutions handle daily.

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Ella Olamona, Marketing Executive at REG Technologies
Identifying Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): A comprehensive Guide for Insurance Professionals

How to Identify Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): A comprehensive Guide for Insurance Professionals

Conducting Politically Exposed Persons Checks is an important process for firms that work in the insurance and financial services sectors, particularly with the pressure they face by regulators such as the FCA. PEPs screening is also crucial for reducing the risks linked to money laundering, corruption, and other forms of financial misconduct.

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The Future of Insurance: Hybrid VS Remote

The Future of Work in Insurance: Hybrid VS Remote

The insurance sector is undergoing unprecedented transformations in working models, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting employee expectations and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving rise to the growing adoption of hybrid and remote work settings.

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Fair Value Compliance in the Insurance Sector: Tackling the Data Challenges

The UK insurance sector is facing a significant shift in how it approaches consumer protection and fairness. The introduction of the FCA’s Consumer Duty has set a new regulatory standard for insurers, Managing General Agents (MGAs), brokers, and other distributors. Central to this is the concept of fair value a principle designed to ensure that financial products meet the needs of the customers they’re sold to, and that consumers are protected from poor value or unnecessary costs. For many firms, however, implementing fair value standards is far from straightforward...

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The Smarter Way to Connect: Unlocking Trusted Partners for Your Business

In regulated industries like insurance and financial services, expanding your network starts with one critical question: How do you find the right trading partner - one who aligns with your values, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals? Many teams face this challenge daily, juggling fragmented information while trying to make confident decisions...

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Zoe Parsons, Marketing Manager at REG Technologies

Tech as a Catalyst: Navigating a Brighter Future for MGAs

The recent MGAA Annual Conference 2025 was nothing short of energising. With over 1,250 delegates in attendance, it showcased just how far the MGA market has come and just how ambitious it is about where it's heading. The theme, 'Navigating a Brighter Future,' couldn’t have been more fitting...

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How Can Insurance Leaders Build And Maintain a Pervasive Compliance Culture

How Can Insurance Leaders Build And Maintain a Pervasive Compliance Culture

In the insurance industry, compliance often feels like a never-ending burden – slowing down and confusing all departments of an organisation. However, this issue doesn’t necessarily come from compliance itself, but more from thinking of compliance as a tick-box and frustrating exercise, rather than embedding it within a firm’s culture and considering it as a defining and primary element of a successful business.

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Cybersecurity Risks in the Insurance Industry

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and develop innovative products. While these advancements offer numerous benefits, they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges...

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Ella Olamona, Marketing Executive at REG Technologies
10 Compliance Mistakes the Insurance Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore

10 Compliance Mistakes the Insurance Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore

Significant compliance mistakes can cause insurance firms considerable monetary and reputational harm. Although these mistakes can be made unintentionally, most of them can be avoided with proper training, research and solid RegTech systems in place...

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