Legal and Regulatory Information
QRG Legal and Regulatory Obligations:
- General Duty:
- Act in the Best Interest of Clients: QRG has a general duty to act in the best interest of their clients. This means putting the client’s needs ahead of their own and providing suitable advice and recommendations.
- Disclosure and Transparency:
- Disclosure of Remuneration: QRG must disclose any fees that it receives from insurers or other parties related to the insurance transaction. Commercial customers can require a breakdown of insurance premiums to reveal commission payments.
- Material Information: QRG must provide clients with all material information related to the insurance policy, including coverage details, exclusions, and limitations.
- Conflict of Interest: QRG should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to provide unbiased advice.
- FCA authorisation and Qualifications:
- FCA authorisation: QRG are authorised by Financial conduct authority with FRN 309576.
- Continuing Education: QRG should stay informed about industry developments.
- Duty of Care:
- Reasonable Skill and Care: QRG must exercise reasonable skill and care and assessing the client’s needs, researching suitable policies, and explaining coverage options.
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance:
- Know Your Customer (KYC): QRG must verify the identity of their clients and source of funds and report any suspicious transactions that may be related to money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Data Privacy and Security:
- Protect Client Information: QRG must safeguard client data and comply with privacy laws. This includes handling personal information securely and obtaining consent for data processing.
- Compliance with Laws and Regulations:
- State Laws and FCA Regulations: QRG must comply with all relevant state laws and FCA regulations, governing insurance transactions.
- Market Conduct Standards: QRG should adhere to market conduct standards set by regulatory authorities.