# ICOBS - Distance Communications

**Canonical URL:** https://www.skillcast.com/courses/icobs-distance-communications-training-course
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**Provider:** Skillcast
**Jurisdiction:** UK
**Library:** Insurance Compliance
**Duration:** 20 minutes
**Format:** In-depth
**Experience level:** For All Staff
**Industries:** FS - Insurance
**Topics:** CoreCompliance
**Last updated:** 2023-09-01

## Description

The Insurance Conduct of Business Sourcebook (ICOBS) for distance communications applies to all insurance firms that engage in distance marketing activity in the UK. Our ICOBS for Distance Communications Course explains the FCA's business rules for dealing with distance communications in the insurance business.

## Learning Objectives

- Recognise what is a distance contract
- Know the rules for distance marketing disclosure
- Understand what information is needed for e-commerce
- Be aware of the Distance Marketing Directive

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