Compliance Consultancy

 
Companies who offer insurance products - whether as a full time occupation or as an additional service to customers, are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

The list of companies affected by the new regulations will obviously include Insurance Brokers but also contains Estate Agents, Property Managers, Motor Traders, Dentists, Vets and Freight Forwarders. Travel Agents will be regulated in 2007.

For many companies, compliance with regulation is a large and daunting task. Stride Limited can offer advice, support and assistance in dealing with all aspects of the regulation process, including the assessment of existing working practices.

For certain types of client, Stride Limited may be able to help you to become an Appointed Representative or Appointed Introducer to ourselves. 

• What is an Appointed Introducer ?
  As an Appointed Introducer your activity would be limited to introducing customers to your principal and facilitating non-real time financial promotions.
• What is an Appointed Representative?
  An Appointed Representative is an agent for a principal or principals. The principal is authorised to conduct insurance business and is responsible for their Appointed Representatives' compliance. The arrangement is subject to a contract and the representative agrees to act in accordance with the standards of the principal.

Stride Limited is also able to help you to become authorised in your own right and can offer a full Compliance Consultancy service to help you do this. If you would like to discuss the type of service we can offer your business please contact the Compliance Department:

• Direct dial: 023 9224 8790
• Fax: 023 9224 8769
• Email: compliance@stride.co.uk

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Additional information can also be found on the FSA website which includes full details of their rules and guidance, policy consultation and announcements.