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The impact of Personal Guarantee Insurance in 2019

This thematic blog is written in response to recent regulatory changes, specifically the Insurance Distribution Directive ("IDD"). In our view, these changes are welcomed.

UK Finance, the banking industry trade body, has held discussions with leading business group to discuss the provision of emergency Brexit advice to small and medium sized businesses. Part of their mission is to reassure the SME community that banks will retain the capacity to lend and not tighten the availability of credit. They also plan to outline alternative finance options available to SMEs. 

We are delighted to announce our partnership with FSB Insurance Service

It’s often the case of David v Goliath for many small businesses when it comes to dealing with large firms and their supplier payment cycles. 

Is the economic future really as dire as people make out? 

Personal Guarantee Insurance – it’s a simple concept.

In January 2018, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") opened a consultation on the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service (“FOS”) and whether its services should be extended to incorporate more SMEs and personal guarantors.

It seems the world of finance has developed into a “computer says no” environment, both in a personal and commercial capacity, where old school underwriting and case-by-case common sense approach has been replaced by algorithms, referencing and an increasing dependence on other fintech tools to assist a decision.