Activities set out in the Regulated Activities Order 2001 as amended. The activities are: (a) introducing, proposing or carrying out other work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts of insurance; (b) concluding contracts of insurance; (c) assisting in the administration and performance of contracts of employment, particularly in the event of a claim. The FSA does not intend to regulate claims handling on behalf of insurance companies, expert appraisal or loss adjusting. Travel insurance sold as part of a holiday package is not a regulated mediation activity. See INSURANCE MEDIATION DIRECTIVE.

Report from proposer’s doctor under non-medical schemes involving life cover.

Mutual nonprofit organisation owned by its members -health professionals (doctors, dentists, etc.) providing: conduct of legal proceedings, risk management advice and professional indemnity insurance up to £10 million for any legal liability based on injury due to clinical negligence. Cover applies within the UK and in respect of ‘Good Samaritan’ acts worldwide. An individual assistance policy offers cover on personal injury following malicious attack, loss/damage to professional equipment and legal defence costs (health and safety, data protection, tax investigations). The customised practice policy is a buildings and contents policy including employers’ liability, an item on drugs and medical stock and an emergency helpline.

Trustees appointed specifically in their capacity as scheme members whose appointments have been influenced by other members. This includes selection by a trade union. Not all member trustees are member-nominated trustees within the meaning of PA 1995. Under PA 1995 occupational scheme members have the right to select at least one-third of the trustees, unless the members have approved an alternative proposal by the employer. Previously the employer alone could appoint or remove trustees.

Person who becomes a director of a corporate trustee and is chosen by the members of an occupational pension scheme.

Advises Lloyd’s members on their underwriting commitments and links them to their syndicates. The member’s agent’s agreement sets out the duties, powers and remuneration of the agent and the obligations of the member. Advising on syndicate participation is regarded as financial advice and is therefore regulated by the FSA. Members’ agents must also adhere to the Lloyd’s Code of Conduct for Members’ Agents.