Designated professional body
RICS is an approved Designated Professional Body (DPB) Scheme. Approval was granted by both the UK's Financial Services Authority (FSA) and HM Treasury in respect of general insurance mediation activities undertaken by RICS members.
Read full article

If your firm is currently FSA authorised for general insurance mediation work and want to apply to join the RICS DPB Scheme, then as well as completing the RICS application form you will need to cancel your firm's FSA authorisation.