Intermediaries / Brokers / General

Digital overhaul promises tougher scrutiny for intermediaries

The more effective the technology-backed tools that financial advice professionals use, the better the outcomes for consumers. This also applies to financial sector regulators who must embrace technology to deliver on their dual mandate of industry oversight and consumer protection.

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Lessons from a far bigger non-life insurance market than ours

The biggest insurer operating out of the United Kingdom (UK) generated almost two times the gross written premium (GWP) delivered by the entire South African non-life insurance sector in 2024. It is number that illustrates the relative strength of the world’s sixth largest economy versus a country ranked nearer 40th. FAnews attended a recent Insurance Times UK webinar to learn more.

Compliance and Competitiveness: How to Structure Broker Fees in Short-Term Insurance

Broker fees in short-term insurance are a critical yet often misunderstood aspect of financial services. Advisors must navigate a regulatory landscape that demands transparency while also ensuring their businesses remain profitable. Striking the right balance between compliance and competitiveness is essential, especially as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) increases its scrutiny on broker fees.