IFAs PII · Birmingham
PI insurance broker for IFA firms in Birmingham
Reviewed by Matthew Bartlett, Director, Apex Insurance Brokers Limited · Published 14 July 2026
Apex places PI insurance for FCA-authorised IFA firms across the UK including Birmingham. This page sets out how we approach IFA placements for Birmingham-based firms.
Serving Birmingham IFAs
- MIPRU 3 / ICOBS 5A compliance for FCA-authorised firms.
- Consumer Duty (PRIN 2A) implementation expertise.
- DB-transfer historic exposure underwriting for firms with legacy work.
- Named-broker model.
- Wholesale market access for difficult-risk placements.
The FCA framework
- MIPRU 3 / ICOBS 5A set minimum PII: broadly €1.3m per claim / €1.9m aggregate (FCA-published sterling equivalents).
- Client-money handling or discretionary permission attracts higher standards.
- Consumer Duty (PRIN 2A) applies fully to retail investment advice.
- SMCR personal accountability for SMF-approved individuals.
DB-transfer historic exposure for Birmingham IFAs
- Post-BSPS FCA focus on historic DB-transfer advice continues to shape underwriting.
- Volume, dates, current status, FCA/FOS engagement all matter.
- Firms with DB-transfer history face narrower market appetite.
- Specialist broker with wholesale Lloyd's access materially widens options.
Frequently asked
Do you serve Birmingham IFA firms specifically?
Yes. UK-wide specialist PI broker serving IFAs in every region including Birmingham.
What's the minimum PI cover for an FCA-authorised IFA?
Broadly €1.3m per claim / €1.9m aggregate (FCA-published sterling equivalents) under MIPRU 3 / ICOBS 5A. Higher for client-money handling or discretionary permission.
How much does IFA PI cost for a Birmingham firm?
Small firm with clean history: mid to high four figures. DB-transfer historic exposure or claim history: materially more. Highly variable.
Can you place cover for Birmingham IFAs with DB-transfer history?
Yes typically. Specialist broker with Lloyd's wholesale access essential for firms with material DB-transfer legacy.
Do you handle network AR firms differently from DA firms?
Yes. AR firms typically covered by principal firm's PI arrangement; DA firms hold their own. We serve both structures.
Do you help Birmingham IFAs with Consumer Duty implementation?
We support the PI conversation which is now Consumer-Duty-adjacent. For Consumer Duty framework implementation itself, we can point to specialist compliance consultants.
Can you help a Birmingham IFA move from AR to DA?
Yes. The DA transition involves establishing own PII arrangement alongside FCA authorisation. Specialist broker input essential.
Do you serve Birmingham firms doing DB transfer advice today?
Yes. Ongoing DB-transfer advice attracts the strictest market appetite. Specialist broker with wholesale market access essential.