On 21 March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a comprehensive market study into the distribution of pure protection products to individual retail customers (MS24/1.2). This initiative aims to ensure that the market functions effectively and that consumers receive fair value and good outcomes from these products. The study puts commission arrangements
Background
The Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) published its Policy Statement “Review of Solvency II: Reform of the Matching Adjustment” (PS10/24) and the associated finalised rules and guidance[1] on 6 June 2024. This followed the publication of the PRA’s consultation paper in September 2023 and the enactment of The Insurance and
Solvency II: Upcoming PRA consultation on amendments to the matching adjustment
Last week, Gareth Truran of the Bank of England gave a speech on behalf of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) outlining recent updates in respect of the reforms to Solvency II (so-called “Solvency UK”). The speech provides a high-level overview of the coming proposals
On 29 June 2023, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published consultation paper (CP12/23). CP12/23 is the latest in a number of consultation papers issued by HM Treasury (HMT), the Bank of England (BoE) and the PRA as part of proposals to reform Solvency II. The government’s stated intention of these reforms is to
The Financial Services and Markets Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023. Although certain key provisions (for example the rules relating to critical third parties) came into force on the same date, the Government is taking a phased approach and other provisions will be brought into force on days to be appointed
On 21 April 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (CP23/8) (CP) on proposed rule changes to address issues identified within the multi-occupancy building insurance market which are leading to poor outcomes for leaseholders.
Background
Over the past few years, the cost of building insurance to
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has launched the 2022 Insurance Stress Test (IST). The IST is run every two years and seeks information from the largest life and general insurance companies in the UK.
In a ‘Dear CEO’ letter sent to the participating firms, the PRA sets out its objectives for
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a discussion paper on possible reforms to the risk margin and matching adjustment in Solvency II. The discussion paper also contains a technical annex ‘Solvency II Review: Matching Adjustment and reforms to the Fundamental Spread.
Responses to the discussion paper should be submitted by 21 July
The UK Government has launched its long-awaited consultation on proposed reforms to the Solvency II regime in the UK. Since leaving the European Union, the UK Government is now able to adapt its version of the Solvency II regime to more closely suit the UK insurance market. The UK Government believes that if certain changes
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its business plan for 2022/23. The plan follows a strategic review following the first 8 years of the prudential regulator. There are now 4 strategic goals (rather than 8). These are: