Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Home insurance premiums sliding from stability says ABI
The latest figures from the Association of British Insurers’ premium tracker show that premiums for home insurance have begun to decline after previously showing signs of stability.
ABI hails political support for Flood Free Homes campaign
The Association of British Insurers has secured the support of 20 MPs for its Flood Free Homes campaign.
Dalton appointed as ABI policy director for GI
The Association of British Insurers has appointed James Dalton as director of general Insurance policy.
The Claims Club Manifesto for Change: A Starter for Four
With the 2015 election looming and the outcome far from certain, it is time to ask what the insurance industry might be seeking from the next Government.
Guy Carpenter named as Flood Re broker
Flood Re has ended its long search for a retrocession broker by recruiting Guy Carpenter, while an chairman appointment is also imminent.
Blog: Tackling insurance fraudsters, one piece of shared information at a time
Insurance fraud is often painted as a victimless crime - but as anyone in the industry can tell you, it most certainly isn't.
HCML calls for rehab code to promote early intervention
HCML is calling for the insurance industry working party to the rehabilitation code consultation to tackle delays in assessments, treatment and care which increase costs to insurers.
Fraud taskforce agrees terms of reference in first meeting
The government fraud taskforce has identified data protection as one area to focus on following its first meeting this week.
ABI pushing for annual £1bn flood defence spend in new campaign
The Association of British Insurers is calling for an annual £1bn investment in flood defences by 2025 as part of its Flood Free Homes campaign, launching tomorrow (20 January) at Westminster.
ABI reaffirms two-thirds of industrial deafness claims are rejected
The Association of British Insurers has backed analyst claims that the industry is repudiating roughly two-thirds of industrial deafness claims, despite some firms suggesting rates north of 80%.
Floods: One year on
After the government announced properties in council tax bands H and I would be eligible for Flood Re, how are insurers prepared for future flood events and what have they learned since 2014?
First phase of government telematics review to report in April
The first phase of the government’s review into the potential of telematics to improve safety for young drivers will be delivered in April, according to the Minister of State for the Department for Transport Baroness Kramer.
Insurance trade bodies to meet with regulators on CMA draft orders
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Association of British Insurers are to meet with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority in the coming weeks to ensure obligations from the CMA private motor…
C-Suite - Insurer: Where have we gone wrong?
Managing customer outcomes must become equal in importance to financial performance and risk
UK residents and businesses braced for 'hazardous weather'
The Met Office is warning members of the public and emergency responders of “severe or hazardous weather” ahead of the expected onslaught of a trans-Atlantic storm.
Insurance Claims Review of the Year 2014 - updated
Having asked the Post Claims Club advisory board for their views on 2014, and hopes for 2015 this is how a number responded.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk New Year's resolutions, champagne and history books...
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk Santa slippers, mince pies and terrible Christmas presents...
Band H properties to be included in Flood Re
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has agreed that band H properties in England and band H and I properties in Wales should be included in the Flood Re scheme.
Review of the Year: General Insurance
General insurers including Ageas, Aviva, Direct Line, Axa and LV reflect on a year that started with immense flood claims, saw the Competition and Markets Authority’s final report into motor insurance and ended with a warning by the regulator on the use…
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
UK insurers undeterred on sharing society progress despite international Uber concerns
The banning of Uber in several territories will not deter the UK insurance industry's engagement with sharing economy companies, according to commentators, with telematics providers tipped to help small car-sharing organisations obtain cover.
ABI holding off Flood Re contracts as government talks continue
The Association of British Insurers is holding off contracting with a managing agent and a reinsurance broker for the Flood Re scheme due to ongoing discussions with government around the initiative's secondary legislation.
ABI demands clarity on long-term flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has called for more information on flood defence spending to allay fears of repercussions impacting Flood Re.