Regulatory Compass
The recommendation to regulate claims handling as a ‘financial service’ impacts both general insurance and life insurance, although this analysis is limited to general insurance.
The change may be more far-reaching in its impact for the general insurance industry than initially thought.
A government response could be quick
What is the goal of this recommendation?
A best case outcome
Unanswered questions
Defining the 'claims handling' activity
Retail clients/products or all products?
Who would the obligations apply to?
What further obligations would apply?
Is there 'advice' in claims handling?
Prepared in collaboration with The Fold Legal.
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