CLC handbook update: Acting as ancillary insurance
The CLC is making changes to relevant sections of the CLC Handbook to ensure all its regulated practices will be compliant with the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) when it comes fully into force from 1 October this year. The IDD is EU legislation which sets out the regulatory requirements for firms designing and selling insurance products. The IDD replaces the current Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD). The IDD will […]
Learn how to create a better LinkedIn profile
One of the most important parts of LinkedIn is your profile. It’s the first port of call for anyone looking for you on Linked In (and remember that people may also have found your Linked In profile via a general Google search as well as just by being on the Linked In platform themselves) and […]
Speaker at key conveyancing conference reveals rebrand
A leading national provider of client feedback, set to present at this year’s Law Firm Services Conveyancing Conference sponsored by Groundsure, has revealed that it has rebranded.
SRA Risk Outlook highlights managing claims and cyber security as key areas of concern
The SRA’s risk outlook published this week has highlighted two main areas as requiring particular attention from law firms: Managing claims ‘We are increasingly concerned about the practises of some firms that offer personal injury work, including holiday sickness claims. Similarly, some firms bringing payment protection insurance claims may not always be meeting the high […]
Increase in break-up borrowing following divorce or separation
According to conveyancing service provider, LMS, the proportion of borrowers remortgaging following a divorce or separation increased to 5% in May. This ‘breakup borrowing’ is up 3% from the previous month and up 2% on the same period last year. As well as people refinancing to remove an ex-partner from their mortgage, the figures also […]