Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement

Background 

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 has introduced changes in UK law focused on increasing transparency in supply chains. Specifically, large businesses are required to disclose the steps they have taken to ensure their business and supply chains are free from modern slavery (that is, slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking). Every commercial organisations that supply goods or services and have a minimum turnover of £36 million is required to produce a "slavery and human trafficking statement" each financial year. This is a statement of the steps (if any) taken to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in the organisation's own business and its supply chains (this does not mean the organisation must guarantee the entire supply chain is slavery free). Companies not meeting the £36m threshold are encouraged to produce a statement voluntarily. 

The Board is requested to formally approve the Statement for the previous financial year (https://www.aplan.co.uk/modern-slavery-act-transparency-statement): 

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement

This statement is made pursuant to S54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps the Company has taken during the financial year 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022 to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains or in any part of our business.

Our organisation and business

KGM Underwriting Services Limited is an Insurance Intermediary. Our head office is in Romford and we have approximately 84 employees, all of whom are based in the UK. We are committed to providing our clients excellent service and insurance products that offer value for money and meet their needs.

Our commitment

We are committed to ensuring that there is no slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, abuse of power over vulnerable individuals, human trafficking or any other form of exploitation as contemplated by the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We see our business as a place where people can flourish in a supportive environment.

Our supply chains

Our supply chain includes recognised UK insurers all of which are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. We also use IT and telephony companies. We do not act as a producer or manufacturer or retailer of physical goods and therefore have no supply chain in relation to these activities.

Our policies on slavery and human trafficking

We have a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery which reflects our approach to acting ethically and with integrity in our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems that ensure that we do not undertake business activities with any organisation that may be exposed to slavery and human trafficking.

Assessment of modern slavery risk within our supply chain and due diligence

We have increased our focus on modern slavery and have undertaken a risk assessment to determine where the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking could arise. All employees in the company work at an office owned or leased by the company or from Home. We have clear policies for engagement and contracting individuals.
We understand that the greatest risk of modern slavery and human trafficking is in emerging markets. We do not trade outside of the EU however we have conducted due diligence of those suppliers that we believe may be exposed to such a risk.

Further steps

We continue to undertake training of employees to ensure that they understand the risks and comply with our required standards.

This Statement was approved by the Board of Directors of KGM Underwriting Services Limited on 7th March 2023.

Paul Kneafsey
Interim CEO
KGM Underwriting Services Limited