AMI welcomes insurer changes following FCA guidelines

'Insurers need to be clear on how they deal with broker commission'

Adam Saville
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On 14 May, the FCA confirmed guidance to helping customers who may be facing financial difficulties

The FCA guidance applies to general insurance and protection contracts and aligns the assistance available to options provided for other financial products, such as mortgages and unsecured loans. The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) said it is supportive of insurers who allow customers to pay back deferred payments over a period of months. "The ability to stagger repayments rather than in one lump sum may encourage the customer to keep their cover in force, instead of cancelling a direct debit," said an AMI statement. "This ensures that cover such as protection continues unin...

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