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Challenging tax avoidance
The tax gap refers to the difference between the amount of tax that should, in theory, be paid to HMRC, and what is actually paid. To help narrow this gap, HMRC has been granted a number of powers over the years, including those aimed at tackling tax avoidance.
Read moreA look at climate insurance (With Richard Matsui)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Richard Matsui, Co-founder of kWh Analytics, and they will be discussing the insurance of renewable energy sources with a particular focus on solar power.
Read moreA look at climate insurance (With Richard Matsui)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Richard Matsui, Co-founder of kWh Analytics, and they will be discussing the insurance of renewable energy sources with a particular focus on solar power.
Read moreDoes the Economic Crime Act really have teeth?
In March 2022, the Economic Crime Transparency and Enforcement Act came into force after it was fast-tracked through Parliament in response to urgent calls for the UK's economic crime laws to be tightened.
Read more50th episode special - A judges view of insurance (With Sir Bernard Rix)
Welcome to a special episode of Insurance Covered, celebrating our 50th episode. In this episode Peter interviews Sir Bernard Rix discussing his career as a barrister and a judge, focusing on the judgements he made that impacted the insurance industry.
Read moreWhat can HMRC do with your information?
In previous episodes we have discussed the myriad of ways HMRC collects information on individuals and businesses. Whether through international agreements, information provided on a voluntary basis, as a consequence of a legal duty to report, or through its information gathering powers, the Revenue holds an abundance of information relating to taxpayers.
Read moreThe Bermuda insurance market (a podcast with Stephen Weinstein)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Stephen Weinstein, Chair of the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA). The topic for discussion is the Bermuda Insurance Market and why it has become a global insurance hub.
Read moreCum-Ex: a multi-billion tax trading scandal
In a much-anticipated podcast we revisit the multi-billion tax trading scandal known as Cum-Ex, and consider recent developments and discuss why this rapidly expanding cross-border tax fraud remains of interest 5 years after it was first exposed.
Read moreWhy Gen Z should choose insurance (A podcast with Tom Beckett)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Tom Beckett who a broker with CityNet Insurance Brokers and in this episode, we look at why Tom chose to start his career in insurance and why others should consider doing the same.
Read moreThe legal landscape of crypto fraud
In a follow up to the episode "Blockchain: Revolutionary technology… or the perfect opportunity for fraudsters", we are delighted to be joined by Michael Goodwin QC to delve deeper into the legal landscape of crypto fraud.
Read moreA look at the Association of British Insurers (a podcast with Seth Williams)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Seth Williams of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) which is also their topic for discussion.
Read moreSupporting mid-sized businesses in a challenging landscape
In the first Taxing Matters episode of 2022, we are delighted to be joined by special guest Margaret Mousley, Deputy Director at HMRC.
Read moreCan Retail Bridge The Diversity Gap?
Kelly Thomson joins the British Retail Consortium's Retail Radio podcast, to discuss diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Read moreIs Cyber insurance in crisis? (a podcast with Tom Johansmeyer)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by returning guest Tom Johansmeyer, Head of Property Claims services at Verisk. In this episode they discuss and try to answer the following question: 'Is cyber insurance in crisis?'.
Read moreA look at sustainable insurance (a podcast with Julian Richardson)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Julian Richardson, CEO of Parhelion Underwriting and our topic for this episode is sustainable insurance.
Read moreA look at sustainable insurance (a podcast with Julian Richardson)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Julian Richardson, CEO of Parhelion Underwriting and our topic for this episode is sustainable insurance.
Read moreParametric innovation in travel insurance (a podcast with Carl Carter)
Welcome to Season 3 of Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In our first episode of the year Peter is joined by Carl Carter, UK Country CEO at CPP Group UK and our topic for this episode is parametric insurance and its applications in travel insurance.
Read moreA look at Flood Re (a podcast with Andy Bord)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Andy Bord, CEO of Flood Re, a specialist UK reinsurer of flood risks. In this episode we will be discussing all things Flood Re.
Read moreA look at Flood Re (a podcast with Andy Bord)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Andy Bord, CEO of Flood Re, a specialist UK reinsurer of flood risks. In this episode we will be discussing all things Flood Re.
Read moreReputation management: the vital difference between reacting and responding
Warren Buffet once quipped, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and only 5 minutes to ruin it". The potential impact of reputational damage can be significant during litigation, or a commercial dispute. Understanding when to react and how to respond, can make all the difference.
Read moreThe birth of modern life assurance (a podcast with Craig Turnbull)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Craig Turnbull, Senior Technical Specialist at the Bank of England, and our topic is the birth of modern life assurance.
Read moreBlockchain: Revolutionary technology… or the perfect opportunity for fraudsters
In recent times it seems that the word crypto, and the underlying blockchain technology associated with it, is on everyone’s lips. From Elon Musk's effect on the price of Bitcoin to non-fungible tokens in the art world, the debate rages over whether blockchain will revolutionise the world or lead to the dismantling of the existing order.
Read moreThe role of an in-house lawyer (a podcast with Will Bloomer)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Will Bloomer, Chief Corporate & Legal Affairs Officer at Howden Group and we will be discussing the role of an in-house lawyer in the insurance market.
Read moreClearer lines of communication
With increasing pressure on HMRC to collect more tax with less resource, it is more important than ever to communicate effectively with HMRC.
Read moreAn introduction to InsurTech (With Sarah Kocianski)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode our guest is Sarah Kocianski, Strategic Insight Lead at Founders Factory, an accelerator that invests in FinTech and InsurTech start-ups. This week we are looking at an introduction to InsurTech's.
Read moreCorporate Crime Reform: A comparative guide
In a much anticipated follow up to our previous episode on the Law Commission's consultation on the law of corporate crime in the UK, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Robin Lööf to dive a little deeper into the key issues at the heart of this important topic.
Read moreThe Titanic: a tale of insurance (a podcast with Paul Miller)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode our guest is Paul Miller, Senior Consultant at HFG Insurance Recruitment, and we will be discussing the sinking of the Titanic from an insurance perspective.
Read moreNavigating your career: In conversation with Jack Bonehill
In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by fellow tax podcast host Jack Bonehill, the man behind the fantastic Tax Professionals Podcast series.
Read moreHow to create an insurer - the Inigo story (a podcast with Karen Graves)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode our guest is Karen Graves, Chief Operating Officer at Inigo Insurance and we will be discussing what goes into creating an insurer.
Read moreConnecting the dots
In a world of increasing digitisation, globalisation and remote working, now more than ever taxpayers are starting to ask "how are HMRC going to find out?".
Read moreSlipcase: How to know what you don’t know (With Alex Hearn)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we discuss Slipcase a curator of insurance focused news and insights. Our guest is Alex Hearn, Managing Director at Slipcase and we will be looking at how Slipcase can become a valuable tool for those working in the world of insurance.
Read moreLockdown thoughts: the evolution of HMRC and its increasing powers
Given the complexity and, at times, lack of clarity in our tax system, concerns have been raised about the extent of HMRC's powers, particularly regarding the range of penalties that can be imposed for innocent mistakes, and the severity of penalties that can be imposed in relation to offshore matters.
Read moreHow the insurance industry could bring down fossil fuels (a podcast with Tom Johansmeyer)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we discuss the relationship between fossil fuels and insurance. Our guest is Tom Johansmeyer, Head of Property Claims Services at Verisk insurance solutions. Tom recently had an article published in the Harvard Business Review 'How the insurance industry could bring down fossil fuels' which is what we will be focusing on today.
Read moreThe Month That Was – August 2021 – An FCA update – an update on Authorised Fund Managers
Welcome to Money Covered, a monthly podcast from RPC aimed at those dealing with complaints, claims and risk management in the financial services sector.
Read moreThe tax tribunals: the next 10 years
Twelve years on from the seismic changes to the UK tax appeals system that introduced the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal, the Tax Law Review Committee (TLRC) has published its Report "The tax tribunals: the next 10 years".
Read moreA look at personal accident insurance (a podcast with Peter Laidlaw)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we are looking at personal accident insurance. Our guest this week is Peter Laidlaw, Head of the accident and health underwriting team at Atrium Underwriting. Peter specialises in writing a variety of risks, from K&R to our topic for today personal accident.
Read moreThe complicated question of corporate criminal liability
Many commentators have questioned whether the law relating to corporate criminal liability is still fit for purpose or whether it is due a significant overhaul.
Read moreThe Month That Was – July 2021 –An FCA update – the 2021/22 FCA business plan and a new consumer duty of care
Welcome to Money Covered, a monthly podcast from RPC aimed at those dealing with complaints, claims and risk management in the financial services sector.
Read moreA look at embedded insurance (a podcast with Robin Merttens)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we are looking at embedded insurance. Our guest is Robin Merttens, Co-Founder and Partner at InsTech London, and we will be discussing a recent report published by InsTech London on embedded insurance and its current uses.
Read moreLockdown, tax residency and the law of unintended consequences
In the latest episode of Taxing Matters, Nikita Cooper, a partner at Price Bailey discusses the effect COVID lockdowns have had on tax residency – and what the unintended consequences could be for you, your business and your employees.
Read moreHow behavioural science can help insurers (a podcast with Ella Morrison)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we discuss the role behavioural science can and does have in the insurance industry. Our guest is Ella Morrison, Senior Behavioural Designer at Cowry Consulting.
Read moreDawn of a new era: predicted increase in dawn raids
With financial pressure mounting on the Government, and with an additional 1000 new fraud investigators announced in the last budget, many expect the frequency of HMRC dawn raids to increase considerably.
Read moreThe Month That Was – June 2021 –Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton and compulsory professional indemnity insurance for tax advisers
Welcome to Money Covered, a monthly podcast from RPC aimed at those dealing with complaints, claims and risk management in the financial services sector.
Read moreA look at space insurance (a podcast with David Wade)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we discuss space insurance, these policies cover and why companies take these out. Peter is joined by David Wade, Underwriter at Atrium Underwriting where he specialises in Space insurance. We discuss, the insurance of space projects, satellites and the future of space exploration.
Read morePlaying a winning hand: dealing with an HMRC enquiry
In this episode of Taxing Matters we are joined by John Cassidy, a Tax Resolutions Partner at accountancy firm Crowe UK. A tax veteran of over 25 years, when it comes to tax investigations, what John hasn't experienced, written about or lectured on isn't worth knowing!
Read moreA look at micro insurance (a podcast with Rose Goslinga)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we discuss micro insurance with Rose Goslinga, co-founder of Pula, a micro insurance company based in Kenya. We will look at why micro insurance exists and why it has become a vital source of cover for so many people in Kenya and beyond.
Read moreAshbolt and Arundell: challenging search warrants
In the latest episode of Taxing Matters, we take a closer look at the recent case of Ashbolt and Arundell v HMRC, which involved a challenge to the lawfulness of search warrants.
Read moreTax liability insurance (a podcast with Giles Hambly)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode we discuss tax liability insurance and why many businesses are choosing to take it out.
Read moreThe Month That Was – May 2021 – the first interest only mortgage trial from Pure Legal and an update on issues facing D&O insurers
Welcome to Money Covered, a monthly podcast from RPC aimed at those dealing with complaints, claims and risk management in the financial services sector.
Read moreShifting sands: insuring tax risks
In a special cross-over episode with our sister podcast Insurance Covered, this episode of Taxing Matters looks at the growth in popularity of tax liability insurance.
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