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Supply chain risk: Can farmers overcome insurance challenges Julian Roberts looks at how farmers can address protection gaps and traditional insurance challenges when recovering from natural perils using alternative insurance solutions. Farmers have been managing the risks to productivity throughout human history, for example, by selecting the most appropriate choice of crop to plant according to state of soil moisture at the time. This is efficient, dynamic risk management the old-fashioned way. From the late 19th century, the traditional way of protecting against the risks of perils, including hail, drought, flood, frost, heatwave and windstorm, has been indemnity insurance. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Jan 9

Comments on Value for Money Framework proposals Standard Life, Aviva, Hymans Robertson and Broadstone comment on the FCA's latest consultation on the Value for Money framework, announcing several revisions to the previous consultation. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Jan 9

The growing gap between retirement expectations and reality PensionBee has warned that millions of people in the UK are heading towards retirement incomes far below what is commonly understood to be adequate, in its response to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) call for evidence on Income in Retirement. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Jan 9

Pension value to be put under the spotlight Pension schemes will need to publish clear data on their performance, costs and quality of service, under proposals announced today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR). If a pension offers poor value, firms and trustees must then fix it by moving savers to better schemes or driving improvements. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Women more dissatisfied with advisers knowledge than men Through speaking with dissatisfied advised women first hand, a new survey of 1,000 advised clients from Scottish Widows and Boring Money finds that dissatisfied women are unhappy with their adviser’s ability to think proactively about the bigger picture, taking into consideration an individual’s needs and helping them achieve their broader goals. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Warning that gold and jewellery thefts spike in January Thefts of gold and jewellery peak in the month of January, figures from leading insurer Allianz UK reveal. Claims figures between January 2021 and end of 2025, indicate that 10% of all jewellery and gold theft claims occur in January. The most commonly stolen items include watches, jewellery and luxury goods such as designer handbags. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Five key actions for Trustees in 2026 Are you ready to hit the ground running? We’ve set out five key actions for trustees, along with the topics we expect to dominate agendas over the coming year. Action one: Review your long-term objective and keep up to date with developing options. Action two: Evolve your strategic journey plan to achieve your long-term objective. Action three: Assess your scheme governance. Action four: Review your admin. Action five: Consider member experience. The finish line Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

PIC complete buyin for the NG Bailey Pension and Life Plan Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has concluded a £155 million buy-in with the Trustee of NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan (“the Plan”). The transaction covers the benefits of 1,581 Plan members and means all Plan members now have their benefits secured for the long-term, following a series of historic buy-in transactions. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Funding steady as December caps positive 2025 for DB schemes Fully hedged scheme sees small funding level decrease over December. 50% hedged scheme does not change funding level between month ends. Both schemes make positive progress in 2025 Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Pension transfer petition nears deadline Pension savers are being urged to act now as the clock ticks on a parliamentary petition designed to stop unnecessary delays when people seek to move their pensions and take control of their retirement. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Seven market nuances for 2026 Geopolitics will shape markets perhaps more than they did last year, with US activity in Venezuela setting the tone. Enthusiasm for large AI spend increasingly muted as investors wait on returns. Scrutiny likely to increase on different sectors and regions away from US Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Five key areas of focus for the DC pensions market in 2026 LCP expects 2026 to be a pivotal year for the defined contribution (DC) pensions market, driven by new regulation taking shape, tax reform and evolving member expectations. LCP is urging employers and trustees to act early to stay ahead of the curve. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

The outlook for the BPA market in 2026 Market expected to exceed £50 billion in 2026. Sophistication of market creates further de-risking choices for trustees as they navigate landscape shaped by regulatory reform & strategic choice. The UK BPA market faces strategic crossroads amid legislative reform and continued demand for de-risking, and 2026 will mark a pivotal moment for defined benefit (DB) trustees—a period shaped as much by strategy as by market activity. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

US and UK hit record highs despite geopolitical discord US and UK stock markets hit record highs yesterday – though the FTSE has opened down today as geopolitical threats rise. Oil majors and defence stocks, buoyed by the US operation in Venezuela on Monday, helped boost the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 markets. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Car insurance premiums continue sliding with 13% annual fall Comprehensive car insurance premiums have fallen by 13% (£111) during the last 12 months with UK motorists now paying £726 on average, according to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Slowdown in ESG progress among fiduciary managers Only 21% of fiduciary managers were rated Green by XPS in 2025, down from 38% in 2024 – a 17% decline. Signatories to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative dropped to 36%, signalling reduced collective climate action. While 57% of fiduciary managers influence voting activities, escalation from engagement to divestment remains inconsistent. 36% of managers do not include all ESG ratings for underlying funds in standard client reporting, limiting trustee oversight. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Radical road safety strategy hailed The AA has welcomed the government’s Road Safety Strategy, which introduces targets for reducing road deaths for the first time in the UK since 2010, with a stated target of reducing death and serious injury on our roads by 65% by 2035. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Millions of last minute filers face potential CGT hurdle HMRC are expecting a tax return from over 12 million people for the 2024/25 tax year, according to their latest figures. But 5.65 million, or almost half, are yet to file and risk incurring penalties with the 31 January deadline approaching. Filing rule changes and HMRC systems not coping with capital gains tax (CGT) changes means people might be caught out. How to check if you need to file and what to look out for Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jan 6

Consequences of the Los Angeles Area Wildfires Morningstar DBRS has published a commentary that I think might interest you: "One Year Later: Consequences of the Los Angeles Area Wildfires for the Insurance Sector" Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Tuesday Jan 6

DB pension redress payments to remain low next quarter Defined Benefit (DB) pension transfer redress payments are set to remain at historically low levels in Q1 2026, according to the latest projections of First Actuarial, a Gallagher Company. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jan 6

Cancelling unwanted direct debits could boost your pension With the New Year a time for a fresh start, analysis highlights how cutting out wasted direct debits could boost your retirement pot by £37k. Standard Life shares key tips on how to get to grips with your pension in 2026 Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jan 6

Why EPL cover matters more than ever for financial services EPL claims are rising fast. With new UK employment laws and cultural scrutiny, financial firms must act now to close coverage gaps and protect against costly legal risks. In an era of heightened employee expectations, evolving regulation, and increased scrutiny of workplace culture, Employment Practices Liability (EPL) insurance is becoming a strategic necessity. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jan 6

Divorce, separation and cohabitation Royal London’s pensions and tax expert Clare Moffat comments on why pensions shouldn’t be overlooked when relationships end. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jan 6

Why insurance matters more than ever MGAA CEO Mike Keating sits down with Hannah Gurga, Director General of the Association of British Insurers (ABI), for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the UK insurance market in 2025. They explore the industry’s resilience in the face of extreme weather and cyber incidents, regulatory cost pressures, changes arising from the latest Government Budget, the importance of improving claims handling, and the future of talent in the sector. Hannah also shares ABI initiatives supporting diversity, skills development, and leadership — and highlights the value MGAs gain from being part of the ABI ecosystem. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 5

10 key last minute checks for your tax return Your tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year is due by midnight on 31 January 2026. 5.65 million people haven’t filed their self-assessment tax return yet - only 6.36 million had by the start of the year. 342 people filed their tax return in the last hour of 2025. 19,789 filed on New Year’s Day. If you miss the deadline, there’s a £100 penalty - even if there is no tax to pay, or if the tax is paid on time Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 5

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