Sweet smell of success?

clock

The FOS reflects on outcomes of ABI guidance

It is now almost a year since the publication of the ABI Guidance on Non-Disclosure and Treating Customers Fairly and it is a good time to reflect on how well it is working from a complaints perspective. Has the guidance led to a drop in the number of complaints about long term-protection insurance? And are fewer complaints being upheld? I am pleased to say that the answer to both of these questions is 'yes'. Since January, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has seen a steady quarter-to-quarter drop in complaints relating to medical non-disclosure in long-term protection insurance. Fu...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Protection

Ten differences between 'selling' protection – and giving expert protection advice

Ten differences between 'selling' protection – and giving expert protection advice

‘Protection advice is about people, not policies’

Emma Astley
clock 22 January 2026 • 4 min read
FCA Pure Protection Market Study interim report delayed to 2026

FCA Pure Protection Market Study interim report delayed to 2026

Quantitative Outputs published

Cameron Roberts
clock 12 December 2025 • 4 min read
FCA to simplify insurance rules to 'support growth and innovation'

FCA to simplify insurance rules to 'support growth and innovation'

Further reviews waiting in the wings

Cameron Roberts
clock 09 December 2025 • 2 min read