FCA

NBRA calls for fair insurance valuations

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) today published its support of findings from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding insurance valuations. Specifically, the FCA has uncovered a trend observed in […]

CarMoney unveils new franchise strategy

Car finance broker CarMoney is gearing up for significant growth after launching its franchise model in key territories. The brokerage, part of the Peter Vardy Group, aims to become the […]

NFDA responds to FCA measures

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged members to take the necessary steps to meet new measures introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority around motor finance. The FCA announced […]

ALA Insurance calls for FCA clarity

ALA Insurance has called a fair value warning to GAP insurance providers issued by the FCA ‘irresponsible’ as the data does not differentiate between online brokers and dealerships. The FCA […]

FCA announces insurance crackdown

The Financial Conduct Authority has told motor insurers they are falling short of new Consumer Duty regulations and warned them to improve services within three months or face penalties. In […]

Dealers urged to prepare for Consumer Duty

Dealers are being advised to reassess the customer journeys and deal processes within document management and DMS platforms ahead of the introduction of the new Consumer Duty regulations on 31 […]

Price hikes continue for motor insurance

Average motor insurance premiums rose by eight per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, driven by rising costs in energy and materials as well as continued part delays. […]

Soaring premiums to continue rising

Car insurance premiums saw the biggest annual rise in six years in 2022. According to the Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW, average comprehensive premiums rose by […]

Motor premiums creeping up

The average price of motor insurance rose in the second quarter, according to data published by the ABI. Its Motor Insurance Premium Tracker found that the average policy has increased […]

Fresh compliance warning to dealers

Dealers have been warned to keep compliant finance and consumer records ahead of the introduction next year of new rules from The Financial Conduct Authority. The new rules will see […]

Dealerweb sees September surge in orders

Dealerweb has reported a 37% increase in September orders against the same month in 2020. The used market slowed for the third consecutive month with a nine per cent decline […]