Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Insurers reject campaign to include previous premiums on renewal letters
Swiftcover is only firm in Which? survey to inform customers of last year’s price.
Editor's comment: Pressing the advantage home
Prime Minister David Cameron told the nation “money is no object” when he declared the recent floods a national emergency and staked his personal authority on rebuilding damaged UK regions to make them more resilient to extreme weather.
Trade Voice: Flooding: the rules of engagement
The recent industry chief executive roundtable with ministers served as a reminder of how critical the role of insurance is to government and society in dealing with the problems caused by the ongoing flooding.
ABI calls for AEB to be fitted as standard in bid to cut PI claims
The Association of British Insurers has called for UK motor manufacturers to fit autonomous emergency braking as standard on all new cars in a bid to cut the number of personal injury claims caused by road traffic accidents.
Lowered credit hire costs remain 'unacceptable' says ABI
The impact of credit hire on motor premiums remains unacceptable according to the Association of British Insurers, in spite of revised figures being issued by the Competition Commission this week.
ABI responds to Which? insurance campaign
The Association of British Insurers has responded to a Which? reported urging insurers to be more transparent on pricing at renewal by stressing that price is not the only factor to consider.
CHO chairman demands further credit hire estimate cuts
Competition Commission reductions to the cost to credit hire do not go far enough according to Steve Evans, chairman of the Credit Hire Organisation.
Motor insurance regulator mooted by Straw slammed as ‘unnecessary’
Former Home Secretary’s parliamentary counterpart Evans ‘dead against’ idea.
Tulloch’s flood defence funding plan fails to generate industry support
Analysts say insurers are unwilling to invest in defences without clear returns.
2014 a ‘critical year’ for insurers says ABI’s Evans
The insurance industry must continue to make its voice heard on issues such as the Competition Commission’s investigation into the private motor market and debate on whiplash reform, ahead of a “critical year” for insurers.
Insurers to supply experts to PM’s flood grant scheme
Insurers have agreed to supply a team of technical experts to work with the government on a scheme to provide grants to flooded home and business owners at today’s Downing Steet flooding summit.
Fracking: Frack to the future
With the government pushing hydraulic fracturing in the UK, how will developments in this market affect insurers and what risks does it entail?
Spotlight On – Fraud: Building on the foundations
The insurance industry’s approach to fraud has progressed enormously over the past 20 years but there is still more to be done.
Insurers head for cabinet office flooding summit
Chief executives from Aviva, Direct Line Group, Axa, Lloyds Banking Group, Ageas and the Association of British Insurers are set to meet ministers today to brief the government on flood recovery.
One in six households face Flood Re exclusion, claims Hiscox
Hiscox is seeking urgent talks with government ministers ahead of the Water Bill passing through parliament, after claiming one in six households are currently excluded from Flood Re.
2014 'a tipping point' says ABI boss Evans
Huw Evans, deputy director general of the Association of British Insurers, has warned this year will likely be critical to the future of the motor insurance industry.
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ABI confident insurers will get behind its personal injury code of conduct
Code aims to combat perception of insurers exploiting PI claims.
ABI remains staunch on Flood Re exclusions stance
Association of British Insurers property head Aidan Kerr has dismissed claims that leasehold properties are excluded from Flood Re because of issues with insurers’ computer systems.
3D Printing: Get ready for the 3D revolution
With 3D printing expected to totally transform manufacturing, what does it mean for the insurance industry?
Fraud focus: Lies, damned lies and statistics
On 23 January the Office for National Statistics released its annual review of crime figures for England and Wales.
BPF urges MPs to support Water Bill amendments
The British Property Federation is urging politicians to support Water Bill amendments being tabled in the House of Lords that would extend affordable flood insurance to excluded groups.
High-net-worth insurers fight Flood Re exclusion of highest council tax bands
Properties in band H will not be covered but insurers still have to pay levy
Insurers told to prepare for ‘seismic’ impact of driverless vehicle technology
ABI set to attend Valentine’s Day government summit on driverless cars.