Insurance UK

  • March 08, 2024

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen Barclays initiate legal proceedings against top Russian private bank JSC Alfa-Bank; Lex Greensill, founder of the collapsed Greensill Capital, suing the U.K.'s Department for Business and Trade; Wikipedia's parent company hit with a libel claim; and a sports journalism teacher filing a data protection claim against Manchester United FC. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • March 08, 2024

    Slaughter And May Guides PE Firm's £432M Wealth Firm Buy

    Pollen Street Capital said Friday that its subsidiary has agreed to fully buy out Mattioli Woods, a wealth management company, for approximately £432 million ($556 million), as the U.K. private equity investor looks to capture a slice of the lucrative sector.

  • March 08, 2024

    Gov't Sets Out 'Social Factors' Guide For Pension Investment

    The pensions watchdog has urged retirement fund managers to weigh social factors, such as labor rights and the safety of workers, as part of their investment considerations.

  • March 08, 2024

    'Aggressive' Cold-Calling Firm Shut For Targeting Pensioners

    A company that used "aggressive techniques" when selling unnecessary home service and maintenance plans to vulnerable pensioners has been wound up for targeting and misleading elderly customers.

  • March 08, 2024

    Insurer Beazley Begins $325M Share Buyback As Profit Soars

    Beazley began a share buyback on Friday worth up to $325 million in a move to lower its outstanding share capital and reward investors, as its pre-tax profits more than doubled to $1.25 billion.

  • March 07, 2024

    Efforts To Tackle Sexism In City Moving At 'Snail's Pace'

    A group of senior MPs called on Friday for an end to the "era of impunity" in the country's financial sector, saying that efforts to tackle sexism in the City are moving at a "snail's pace" and ignoring the benefits of diversity.

  • March 07, 2024

    Ex-Slater And Gordon Lawyer To Face Tribunal Over PI Claim

    A former personal injury lawyer at Slater and Gordon must face a disciplinary tribunal after he allegedly misled a client about the status of her personal injury claim for more than 15 years, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said.

  • March 07, 2024

    Irish Central Bank Plans Modernized Consumer Protection

    The Central Bank of Ireland opened a consultation on Thursday on plans to modernize the Consumer Protection Code and clarify the obligations financial companies face for managing such risks as climate change.

  • March 07, 2024

    UK Working On Fix For Privacy Rules Clash On Pensions

    The government is working on a solution to the problem of pension providers being held back from communicating with members because of privacy regulations, a minister has said.

  • March 07, 2024

    Aviva Kicks Off £300M Buyback After 'Strong Performance'

    Aviva PLC said Thursday that it will reward investors with a share buyback worth up to £300 million ($383 million), as it reported a rise in its premiums and operating profit.

  • March 06, 2024

    UK Cuts Tax, Reforms Non-Dom Rules In Pre-Election Budget

    The U.K. government unveiled another cut in payroll taxes and changes to rules on non-domicile status on Wednesday as it presented its election-year spring Budget.

  • March 06, 2024

    Gov't Cools Its Tone On Pension 'Pot For Life' Plans

    A U.K. government update on Wednesday on policy plans for pension pots for life for retirement savers appeared to signal a more cautious tone after pushback from the sector, financial experts have said.

  • March 06, 2024

    Lloyd's Says Women Hold 35% Of Top Insurance Market Jobs

    Lloyd's of London has said the proportion of women in leadership roles at the specialist insurance marketplace has now increased by three percentage points to 35%, fulfilling the short-term target it set in 2020.

  • March 06, 2024

    Ex-Managing Partner OKs £33K Costs In Failed Bias Claim

    A former managing partner of a law firm has agreed to pay £32,500 ($41,400) costs to his former company after a tribunal blocked his discrimination claims and ruled that he hid information while off work with cancer to boost his income.

  • March 06, 2024

    Pensions Watchdog Outlines New Funding Strategy Reporting

    The pensions watchdog has laid out new requirements for trustees when they report on their funding plans, as analysts warned of the growing regulatory burden on the sector.

  • March 05, 2024

    Hiscox Rolls Out 1st Tranche Of $150M Buyback Program

    Insurer Hiscox Ltd. on Tuesday started the first part of its share repurchase scheme worth up to a total $150 million, as it posted a record pretax profit.

  • March 05, 2024

    Spending Watchdog Warns BoE As Compliance Breaches Rise

    The U.K. public spending watchdog has urged the Bank of England to examine its controls after it found a significant increase in breaches of staff policies at the central bank.

  • March 05, 2024

    More Insurers Sued For $44M Over Plane Stranded In Russia

    An Irish aircraft operating company has added 24 reinsurers to its lawsuit that aims to claw back $44 million to cover the loss of a plane leased to a Russian airline and held there after the country's invasion of Ukraine.

  • March 05, 2024

    FCA Warns Firms To Remedy Failings In AML Controls

    The Financial Conduct Authority has fired off a warning to the chief executives of 1,000 firms it regulates for money laundering purposes, telling them on Tuesday to tackle failings in their controls.

  • March 05, 2024

    FCA Begins Crackdown On Poor-Value Insurance Products

    The move by the Financial Conduct Authority to restrict sales of guaranteed asset protection insurance is a sign of a faster approach to market intervention, and could lead the regulator to scrutinize other underperforming products, consultants say.  

  • March 05, 2024

    FCA Orders Total Pause On Asset Protection Insurance Sales

    The Financial Conduct Authority said Tuesday it has struck a deal with the remaining providers of guaranteed asset protection insurance to pause all sales as it examines whether the additional safeguard for policyholders offers value for money.

  • March 04, 2024

    5th Circ. Says Hurricane Coverage Battle Must Be Arbitrated

    A Louisiana property owner and its eight domestic insurers must arbitrate the owner's claims that they mishandled and delayed paying its Hurricane Laura property damage claim in bad faith, the Fifth Circuit ruled Monday, reversing a district court's decision that found an arbitration provision at issue unenforceable.

  • March 04, 2024

    McLaren Ups Claim Against Spanish Racing Driver To $31M

    McLaren Racing Ltd. has hiked its claim against Álex Palou, alleging that it lost an estimated $31 million when the Spanish driver walked away from their Formula 1 deal and signed with a competitor.

  • March 04, 2024

    Most UK Pension Schemes Offering Below-Inflation Increases

    Most defined benefit pension schemes are offering their members increases below inflation levels, prompting calls for discretionary payment boosts in light of funding improvements, pensions consultancy Broadstone said on Monday.

  • March 04, 2024

    FCA Warns Asset Managers To Follow Sustainability Rules

    The Financial Conduct Authority has warned chief executives of asset management companies that it will focus on their compliance with rules on sustainability disclosure that come into force this year.

Expert Analysis

  • UK Plan For AI Rules Raises Compliance Questions For Cos.

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    The U.K. government's proposal for a new, clear and pro-innovation regulatory framework on artificial intelligence diverges from the European Union's approach, which may create incoherence and compliance burdens for businesses operating in both jurisdictions, says attorneys at Akin Gump.

  • The FCA's Timely Plan To Reform Asset Management Regime

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    The discussion paper recently issued by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority finally addresses how, in the future, asset management regulation will work in totality from an investor, manager and distributor perspective, and its review of the purpose and balance of the regime is welcomed, says Tim Dolan at Greenberg Traurig.

  • Questions Raised By UK Plan For ESG Ratings Providers

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    HM Treasury is taking steps toward regulating environmental, social and corporate governance ratings providers, aiming to ensure adequate protection for U.K. users and level the playing field, but the potential new regime risks imposing undue regulatory burden and overlapping requirements on U.K. and overseas firms, say Ferdisha Snagg and Andreas Wildner at Cleary.

  • Review Of Senior Managers Regime Provides Useful Insight

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    Although the recently launched review of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime suggests a remodel rather than wholesale change, the topics raised illustrate the mindset of the three key stakeholders in the U.K. financial services sector, say Richard Burger and Katy O’Connor at WilmerHale.

  • Highlights Of The UK's New Economic Crime Plan

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    With the direction of the U.K. government’s newly launched second economic crime plan undeniably altered by the recent focus on kleptocrats and their money, the emphasis is now on how the U.K. can deliver a more effective approach to reducing the threat of economic crime, says Kathryn Westmore at the Royal United Services Institute.

  • How The LDI Crisis May Lead To Pensions' Negligence Claims

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    Following the liability-driven investment crisis and its impact on pension schemes, employers and trustees may now be considering if anyone is to blame for any losses arising, say Rachael Healey and Andrew Oberholzer at RPC.

  • 5 Crypto Considerations For UK Policymakers

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    A recent consultation paper from the U.K.'s HM Treasury about digital asset regulation has been touted as a cause for celebration, and while the wheels have been put into motion, there is still a lot of work to do when it comes to correctly regulating the U.K.'s cryptocurrency industry, says Oliver Linch at Bittrex Global.

  • Crypto-Asset Consultation Sets Out Direction Of Travel For UK

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    HM Treasury's phased approach in its recently published consultation on extending the U.K.'s future financial services regulatory regime for crypto-assets, although in many ways differing from parallel developments in the EU, is likely to be conducive to thoughtful policymaking, say attorneys at Cleary.

  • EU Act Offers Financial Sector A Cybersecurity Framework

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    Although unlikely to be a complete solution to all risk management issues, the Digital Operation Resilience Act, effective from 2025, will increase regulatory pressure substantially in the EU financial sector and demand compliance with several new requirements, say attorneys at DLA Piper.

  • Warranty & Indemnity Insurance Considerations For M&A

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    With increased competition and greater capacity leading to lower premiums and deal costs, warranty and indemnity insurance is now available to the wider M&A market, and may help to limit risk and help parties focus on other key elements of the transaction, says Alice Wooler at Birketts.

  • 4 Exercises To Quickly Build Trust On Legal Teams

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    High-performance legal teams can intentionally build trust through a rigorous approach, including open-ended conversations and personality assessments, to help attorneys bond fast, even if they are new to the firm or group, says Ben Sachs at the University of Virginia School of Law.

  • Lessons To Be Learned From Twitter's Latest Hacking Scandal

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    Following the report of a recent data breach at Twitter, it is clearly vital for companies to adhere to best practices in data protection and IT security arrangements, including technical measures, and proper processes and procedures that mitigate risk and provide adequate training for staff, says Simon Ridding at Keller Postman.

  • Preparing For EU's Pay Gap Reporting Directive

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    An agreement has been reached on the European Union Pay Transparency Directive, paving the way for gender pay gap reporting to become compulsory for many employers across Europe, introducing a more proactive approach than the similar U.K. regime and leading the way on new global standards for equal pay, say attorneys at Lewis Silkin.

  • Has The Liberalization Of Legal Services Achieved Its Aims?

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    Although there is still some way to go, alternative business structures are now an increasingly prominent feature of the legal services landscape, and clients can expect greater choice, improved quality and more manageable costs, as was intended by this shake-up of the profession's regulatory frameworks 15 years ago, says Dana Denis-Smith at Obelisk Support.

  • 5 Gen X Characteristics That Can Boost Legal Leadership

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    As Generation X attorneys rise to fill top roles in law firms and corporations left by retiring baby boomers, they should embrace generational characteristics that will allow them to become better legal leaders, says Meredith Kahan at Whiteford Taylor.

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