The Box

The Box: An update on the Appointed Representatives regime - are the new rules working?

Recorded 12 November 2024. In September this year, the FCA published findings of its review into principal firms’ oversight of their appointed representatives. This session provides an update on the issues, as experienced by those within the insurance distribution chain, including an overview of the Appointed Representatives regime; the reasons why the FCA is concerned; and the rule changes introduced in December 2022 and the impact they've had.

The Box: In conversation with Michael Keating, Chief Executive of the MGAA

Recorded on 24 September 2024. Partner James Thompson is joined by the Chief Executive of the Managing General Agents' Association, Michael Keating. James and Michael discuss the commercial and regulatory landscape for MGAs - the challenges, the risks and the opportunities. They also discuss the role of the MGAA in navigating the landscape and how they support their members.

The Box: Has the Insurance Act made brokers a better E&O risk?

Recorded on 11 June. Our webinar series continues with a look at insurance brokers and whether, in light of recent Court decisions and broader factors, they are becoming a better risk for insurers.

The Box: Infinity and Beyond

Recorded on 16 January 2024. In this edition, James Thompson and Bradley Needham discuss the recent High Court decision in Infinity Reliance Limited (trading as My 1st Years) v Heath Crawford Limited.

The Box: the challenges of brokers E&O insurance - How to present as a better risk

Liam Burnett and Ben Hardiman identify the major risks for brokers and their professional indemnity insurers. Recorded on 12 December 2023