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Our industry leading team are on top of accounting, tax and regulatory issues affecting your business. We share our knowledge through our quarterly in-person Broking Breakfasts, webinars to watch at your convenience, guides on current topics and a regular publication for the insurance intermediary community.
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Budget 2026: Could new VAT rules expose historic liabilities for insurance brokers?
Budget 2026 changes to VAT reverse charge rules could increase costs, expose historic VAT registration issues and affect deregistration options for insurance brokers.
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Broking Business – November 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Broking Business – November 2026, featuring articles and industry updates from our Insurance Intermediary team.
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Operational incident and third-party reporting: What brokers and MGAs need to do before March 2027
New FCA and PRA rules on operational incident and third-party reporting take effect in March 2027. Learn what brokers and MGAs need to do to prepare.
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FRS 102 brings big changes for insurance brokers and MGAs in 2026
FRS 102 amendments are now in force. Learn how the 2026 changes affect insurance brokers and MGAs, including revenue recognition, profit commission and lease accounting.
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AI in insurance: Governance as the accelerator
Learn how insurance brokers can manage AI risk, strengthen governance and meet FCA expectations using a practical framework for accountability and oversight.
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HMRC’s proposed reforms to distributions, capital repayments and demergers: What insurance brokers and MGAs need to know
HMRC’s proposed 2026 tax reforms could change the treatment of distributions, capital repayments, demergers and share buy-backs. Learn what businesses should consider now.
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Asset purchase transactions: taxation risks for insurance intermediaries
Discover the key taxation risks in asset purchase transactions for insurance intermediaries, including corporation tax, VAT TOGC, TUPE and PAYE considerations.
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Why MGAs need to rethink profit commission recognition under FRS 102
Learn how revised FRS 102 changes profit commission accounting for MGAs, including variable consideration, revenue recognition, estimation methods and governance.
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Broking Breakfast | Client money, profit commission & tax: What’s next for brokers?
Stay ahead of regulatory, accounting and tax changes. Explore client money, FRS 102 updates and key tax considerations for brokers.
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Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35): A practical guide for Insurance Brokers
Explore the role of IR35 insurance brokers in navigating compliance challenges for contractor engagements in the UK.
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Broking Business – June 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Broking Business – June 2026, featuring articles and industry updates from our Insurance Intermediary team.
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Governance of Appointed Representatives and EU intermediaries with a UK branch: What FCA principals must do now
FCA scrutiny of appointed representative governance is increasing. Learn what FCA principals must do to strengthen oversight, meet obligations and prepare for AR reforms.
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EU intermediaries with UK branches: What firms need to know about CASS 5 and client money audits
EU intermediaries operating UK branches face ongoing confusion around CASS 5 and client money audits. Learn FCA requirements, post-TPR implications and what firms should do now.
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Group simplification
Understand the UK tax implications of group simplification, including degrouping charges, VAT risks, loss utilisation and stamp duty reliefs.
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What are the alternatives if approved share schemes are unsuitable for insurance brokers?
Explore share scheme alternatives that can incentivise staff through equity participation while managing tax implications effectively.
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Partial exemption VAT: New tribunal ruling unlocks major pre‑registration VAT recovery for insurance brokers
Explore the advantages of pre‑registration VAT recovery for UK brokers and maximize your tax claims with new tribunal insights.
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Broking Breakfast | Share-based payments: Accounting and tax implications and M&A trends
In this webinar, our specialists explore the complexities of share‑based payments for brokers, and the accounting, tax and commercial impacts on profitability and compliance.
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The pressures reshaping UK insurance broking in 2026
Explore UK insurance broking 2026 and understand how market conditions are reshaping the industry and creating new opportunities.
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Broking Business – March 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Broking Business – March 2026, featuring articles and industry updates from our Insurance Intermediary team.
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Regulatory capital – forward planning for insurance intermediaries
Explore the importance of regulatory capital for insurance intermediaries and why compliance is crucial for sustainable profits.
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Simplified regulation for brokers and MGAs: what it means for you
Explore the FCA simplified insurance rules and learn how they impact brokers and MGAs in the UK insurance market.
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