Insurtech UK needs government backing to thrive in the sector

July 1, 2024
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Insurtech UK Demands Government Support for Sector

TLDR:

Insurtech UK has released a policy manifesto outlining recommendations for the UK Government to support the insurtech sector. Key suggestions include a new regulatory regime, investment environment that encourages funding, and unlocking opportunities at scale.

The 11 recommendations for the UK Government include:

  • PRA to evolve regulatory regime for insurtechs
  • FCA to ensure Appointed Representative scheme availability
  • Progressive approach to emerging technologies

Full Article:

Insurtech UK has released its UK policy manifesto, A Roadmap for UK Insurtech Growth, which outlines recommendations for the government in supporting the insurtech sector. Suggestions for the UK Government regarding insurtech include a new regulatory regime, a investment environment that encourages funding, and more action to unlock opportunities at scale.

The report provides 11 recommendations for the UK Government:

  1. The PRA to maintain momentum in evolving the regulatory regime
  2. The FCA to work closely with the insurtech industry
  3. Regulators to deploy a progressive, enabling approach to emerging technologies

Other recommendations include extending SEIS and EIS to all categories of insurtech, extending qualifying criteria for EMI, and a fairer VAT/IPT regime to enable insurtechs to scale quicker. Moreover, a strategy for international promotion of UK insurtech and new government-backed reinsurance schemes were also suggested in the manifesto.

Overall, the manifesto highlights the need for government support to drive growth and innovation in the insurtech sector in the UK.


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