Regulation

Insurance regulation, explained — the rules and the regulators

How the FCA, PRA and Financial Ombudsman oversee UK general insurance, and what the rules mean for firms and customers.

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Explore regulation by topic

The regulators, the key rules, and how decisions are made and enforced.

The FCA

The conduct regulator for insurers, brokers and the retail market.

The PRA

The prudential regulator focused on insurer solvency.

Financial Ombudsman

The free service that settles unresolved complaints.

Conduct rules

The standards firms must meet when dealing with customers.

Pricing & value

Fair-value and pricing requirements, including the duty.

Product governance

How products are approved, monitored and withdrawn.

Consultations & policy

How the FCA consults and sets policy.

Enforcement & fines

When firms breach the rules and what happens next.

Sample resources

Guides & analysis

Consumer Duty in practice

Consumer Duty in practice means insurers must act in your interest at every step. Understand what good outcomes look like day to day.

The FCA pricing practices remedy explained

The FCA remedy banned price walking so renewals no longer cost more than new business. Understand the rule and what fairer prices mean for you.

How the FOS resolves insurance disputes

The Ombudsman weighs evidence from both sides and decides what is fair. Understand the process, the timescales and what a decision means.