Yorkshire Post: How insurers lost touch with their customers
Ros’ views on why insurance companies have not always understood their customers’ needs were published in the Yorkshire Post
Ros’ views on why insurance companies have not always understood their customers’ needs were published in the Yorkshire Post
The Spectator carried a blog from Ros outlining ten ways in which the UK insurance industry has been at fault and how it can change to better meet the needs of its customers.
Ros comments on the announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority that it will investigate old insurance policies sold between 2006 and 2000 to see if the charges and terms are fair to customers and she explains what has gone wrong with the insurance industry profit and sales models.
Ros welcomes the announcement of a cap on pension fund charges at 0.75%, ban on commission and Active Member Discounts and calls for reform of NEST charges to simplify the system.
Ros gave a keynote speech at a WealthatWork Seminar in London, explaining the need for new thinking on retirement income options and making consumer interests a higher priority
Ros welcomes the first day of new pension freedoms but expresses concerns that giving people access to good advice will be crucial to making the reforms a success for individuals.
Ros welcomes the Budget changes for ISA savings and calls on the Chancellor to use ISAs to incentivise saving for social care – perhaps allowing such savings free of inheritance tax.
Ros wrote a lead article for CityAM explaining her belief that the measures in the 2014 could mark the start of a revival of Britain’s long-term savings.
The Daily Express carried a Comment piece from Ros about the monumental changes to savings and pensions in the 2014 Budget.
The Times published a Comment piece from Ros welcoming the new Budget measures that will allow people to choose what to do with their pensions.