Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Review of the Year: Legal: A year of change
2013 was a huge year for the legal sector, with both positive and negative changes coming thick and fast. How have key figures in the industry reacted to such a period of change?
International: Europe: Weathering the storm
In the wake of devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan in the Phillippines, what is the future for insurance in disaster-prone regions?
IFR still expected to go live before 2014
The Insurance Fraud Register is still planned to go live before the end of the year despite market rumours several insurers are holding up its progress.
Government reveals details of insurance growth plan
The government has released the details of its insurance growth action plan, following months of talks with a variety of industry bodies.
Aviva and L&G join four life insurers in £25bn infrastructure pledge
Aviva and Legal and General are among the six insurers that have agreed to collectively invest £25bn in UK infrastructure over the next five years.
Industry wish list asks government to include insurance in education
ABI, Biba and Lloyd’s in talks with government over fuelling growth in market.
Review of the Year: Health Insurance: Return to health
Health insurance personalities reflect on the past year and look forward to 2014, with high hopes for improving customer service and numbers as well as seeing an end to the EHIC scandal.
ABI property boss Kerr defends SME's exclusion from Flood Re
The Association of British Insurers' head of property has dismissed concerns raised by the British Insurance Brokers' Association relating to the omission of SMEs from Flood Re by claiming there is "no evidence" to support their inclusion.
International: Stormy weather
The extent to which insurance can and should be used to help manage climate risk has long been debated, and as leaders met in Warsaw for the United Nations convention on climate change last week, it was once again on the agenda.
Industry reputation will be tested by response to surge events, ABI warns
How the insurance industry responds to flood events going forward will be a key test for its reputation, the Association of British Insurers says.
Farms face cover threat after Defra confirms their exclusion from Flood Re
Biba calls for rethink over decision to exclude small businesses from legislation.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
ABI calls for more investment in flood defences
The Association of British Insurers has called on the government to invest further in flood defences.
SMEs and charities to be excluded from flood legislation
Small and medium sized enterprises are not to be included in Flood Re legislation, the government has announced.
ABI GI boss Evans urges insurers to prepare for future challenges
Insurers should start preparing for future challenges impacting their business in the face of regulatory changes and an increased focus on digital, the Association of British Insurers’ policy director and deputy director general has said.
Industry bodies join forces to warn public about threat of ghost brokers
ABI, Ifed and IFB work with Crimestoppers in campaign targeting young male drivers.
Insurers hope for strike-out legislation after consultation on Summers review
Only two of 18 parties voice opposition to review in Law Commission consultation.
Comment: My Licence will benefit all parties
Project aims to reduce costs for insurers, speed up underwriting and ultimately bring down motor premiums.
Motor market urged to get on-board with My Licence
The Association of British Insurers is calling on the motor insurance market to sign up to My Licence to reduce fraud and improve policy applications.
Your say: Getting campaigning right
If the Association of British Insurers are now seriously considering a publicity campaign to change the hearts and minds of the public and alter the commonly held view that insurance fraud is a victimless crime, then this must, in my opinion, be…
Tech company warns of ‘wilful blindness’ liability in ignoring telematics data
Businesses failing to correctly use their telematics systems to monitor and act upon drivers’ behaviour could be leaving themselves exposed to costly legal action in future, according to technology provider In-Car Cleverness.
Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.
Fraud Conference 2013: ABI considers anti-fraud advertising campaign to drive message home
The Association of British Insurers may consider advertising in the national media to tackle public perception of insurance fraud, its head of property fraud and specialist lines Aidan Kerr has said.
Riot Damages Act recommendations could lead to improved underwriting
Recommendations in the independent review of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 could be a blessing in disguise for insurers according to industry insiders.