Thinking of Becoming an FCA Authorised Broker?
At Insurance Compliance Services we’re seeing more and more people taking the initiative and setting up an insurance brokerage of their own. The appeal of working for yourself and building a successful business is obvious. Applying for FCA authorisation can seem daunting, but at ICS we’re your go to FCA application consultants and are here to make that process as seamless and painless as possible.
What you need to think about:
- Can you demonstrate experience and knowledge within the insurance industry?
- Do you have a proven sales track record and a book of business?
- Can you evidence your competency?
- Are you registered with Companies House?
- Can you demonstrate management or senior level role experience?
- Do you have a detailed business plan including cash projections?
- Are you happy to provide six years’ regulatory references?
- How will premiums be handled? You may wish to apply for permission to hold Client Money, however there are other options available, and we can help you decide which is best for you
- Do you have compliance knowledge? We can help with that!
Using the ICS authorisation service for your FCA application means our FCA application consultants will take you through the process of authorisation from completion of forms and supporting documentation to setting up required systems and controls. We’ll not only help to ensure that everything is completed as quickly as possible but we’ll make sure you avoid any errors which might delay the authorisation process.
If you’re thinking of applying for FCA authorisation and you would like information about how our FCA Application Consultants can help, please call us on 01892 539600 or email enquiries to us at: enquiries@insurancecompliance.co.uk
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If you have any questions about FCA compliance, or would like to make an enquiry to arrange a chat with one of our FCA application consultants, please complete the form below.