18th October 2024

Do we need an FCA market study into premium finance?

The regulator's deep dive into the cost of paying monthly for insurance may not be able to address the elephant in the room

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14th October 2024

Fairer Finance's 10th anniversary

This is the transcript of a speech given by Fairer Finance's MD James Daley at the company's 10th birthday party on 10 October 2024

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7th October 2024

Young customers really do care more about banks' values

Our polling suggests young customers are more likely to pick their current account provider on the basis of its perceived ethical conduct or environmental friendliness

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18th September 2024

Is the FCA about to shut down the over 50s plan market?

The FCA has launched a market study into the pure protection sector - but will the over 50s insurance sector withstand the intense scrutiny its about to come under?

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10th September 2024

5 tips for levelling up your short customer communications

How to write impactful emails, texts, and in-app messages

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6th September 2024

The state of Terms and Conditions and Policy Wordings after one year of the Consumer Duty

What progress has been made on understandability, and where can firms improve?

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3rd September 2024

Digital Divide in Home Insurance: Are Vulnerable Consumers Paying the Price?

As home insurers go digital, tech-savvy customers get discounts while those relying on traditional services face higher costs. But what about vulnerable customers who are left paying more? This growing digital divide raises serious questions about fairness—discover how insurers can innovate without leaving anyone behind.

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2nd September 2024

What do good communications look like in the savings sector?

Across the savings sector, effective communication should ensure that consumers truly understand their options. Clear, tailored, and straightforward communications build trust and empower consumers to make informed decisions about their savings accounts.

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30th August 2024

GAP: How have online providers responded to the FCA intervention?

GAP insurance was recently suspended by the FCA due to their concern about the value it was providing for customers. The suspension has now ended and many providers are back to selling policies, but how have the policies changed since the FCA's intervention?

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15th August 2024

How can pet insurers help customers pick the right level of cover for lifetime policies?

As the number and range of lifetime policies increases, what can providers can do to improve consumer understanding for this type of pet insurance?

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7th August 2024

Motor Excess Protection: The next GAP Insurance?

Motor excess protection is commonly sold as an add-on to car insurance, FCA data suggests excess protection policies aren't providing good value to consumer, could it be the next sector the FCA focuses on?

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2nd August 2024

Communicating what car insurance does and doesn't cover for electric vehicles

Electric cars are growing in popularity. How are insurers and price comparison websites doing when it comes to communicating cover for these vehicles?

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