Regulation
Off The Fence: Law catches up with the FOS
In this first of a new monthly column, Melissa Collett discusses how the Enterprise Act 2015 will affect protection insurance claims.
Melissa Collett departs the FOS
Melissa Collett has left the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to embark on a consulting career.
The ageing workforce and the adviser
Dominic Howard looks at what considerations advisers need to make as the ageing workforce quickly matures
FCA to review advice and mortgage panel deals in new market study
Regulator has concerns about competition in sector
Lloyd's Market welcomes claims ratio decision by FCA
The Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision not to publish claims ratios as a method for consumers to assess the value of insurance products.
Big Interview: Fit for Work plan takes shape
Fit for Work began its national rollout last year. Fiona Murphy speaks to Health Management Ltd's Dr Lucy Goundry, medical director of FFW, about how the service has progressed so far
Brexit: ABI backs EU membership as referendum campaign heats up
Referendum date set for 23 June
Light at the end of the terminal illness tunnel
There is a significant case for the industry to make big changes to terminal illness policies, writes Richard James
Campaigners welcome proposed employee benefits reforms
Proposals by HMRC to change the taxation system for employee benefits and expenses have been welcomed by the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).
Employers overwhelmingly reject obesity as a disability
Employers overwhelmingly disagree with a legal opinion that severe obesity should be treated as a disability, with many saying they will not provide workplace adjustments.
Treasury unveils final Insurance Bill
HM Treasury has today introduced the long-awaited Insurance Bill to reform commercial contracts, and better equip UK firms to compete against their international peers.
FCA defends 'inconsistent' FOS decision making
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has defended the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) from allegations of inconsistent case verdicts.
SMEs 'taking a gamble' without key person cover
Almost two thirds (65%) of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) risk ‘severe impact' on their operations by having no protection insurance for their owners and key employees; Zurich has warned.
Govt to act on majority of OTS benefits recommendations
The government has confirmed it will be "taking forward" almost all of the recommendations made by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) addressing the taxation of employee benefits and expenses.
Autumn Statement 2013: Tax relief on employer funded return to work interventions extended
The government has extended the £500 tax relief for employer funded return to work treatments to include all those arranged by employer occupational health services.
OTS employee benefits review: 43 possible HMRC 'quick wins'
The Office of Tax Simplification's has published an interim report as part of its review of employee benefits and expenses. Here is its list of 43 possible "quick wins" to reform the system.
TUC urges MPs to reconsider tribunal fees in last minute intervention
The TUC has made a last minute call for MPs to halt plans for employment tribunal fees, warning that if implemented, many of the UK's lowest paid workers will be priced out of justice.
Group schemes could face greater scrutiny under new Insurance Act
Employers and their staff could face more questions and demands for greater workforce information from insurers when taking out new policies or schemes in light of the new Consumer Insurance Act, insurers are warning.
DWP announces workplace health intervention service and benefits tax consultation
A new health and work assessment and advisory service is to be set up to encourage employers to fund around 110,000 health-related interventions, following the Budget's news of health intervention tax relief.
Budget 2013: Tax break for health intervention employee benefits
The Chancellor's indication that companies will get a targeted tax relief tax help with sickness related employee benefits has been welcomed.
Listen before tax relief - Jelf
Jelf Employee benefits had urged government to listen to what employers need before making employee benefits tax-relief decisions.
Nearly half of employers unaware of DRA exemption - GRiD
The ageing workforce is creating absence management issues for employers unaware of an exemption which can keep overall protection costs down, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has found.
Govt pledges state-funded sickness absence checking service
The government has pledged to form a new state-funded service which will carry out an independent assessment of employees after four weeks of sickness absence.
HMRC relaxes RTI deadlines on benefits reporting
Employers will have up to a fortnight to report payments of certain benefits and expenses under revised real time information proposals, according to HM Revenue and Customs proposals.
