Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Pressure mounts on government to close referral fee ban loophole
Apil boss reminds insurers of responsibility not to profit from schemes.
Flood Re boost among insurance implications of government reshuffle
New financial secretary Sajid Javid looks set to retain insurance liaison role.
Editor's comment: All change in government
Insurers know only too well that a reshuffle of staff is an opportunity to “bring on fresh talent” but this week the personnel changes were in government rather than in the industry.
Claims management: Crackdown
Do new measures aimed at snuffing out poor practice by claims management companies go far enough?
Lloyd's slams government's Flood Insurance Obligation
Lloyd’s has condemned the government's proposed Flood Insurance Obligation stating it would make UK insurers less competitive than their European counterparts.
Continuing uncertainty causes insurers to seek divergent assets
Continuing uncertainty around a US quantitative easing programme is driving insurers to seek more divergent classes of assets, according to a study by Black Rock and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Roundtable: Fraud: Seeking a knockout blow
How are recent changes to the legal landscape and calls for a more collaborative approach impacting the insurance industry’s fight against fraud?
Opinion: Treatment key to whiplash woes
Studies suggest early treatment of claimants could bring down the costs associated with whiplash.
ABI calls on government for action on young driver safety
The Association of British Insurers has warned that Government stalling on its promise to improve young driver safety.
Fraud: Breaking the habit
From holidaymakers to corporates, exaggerating or fabricating an insurance claim could become common practice – so what can insurers do to combat this culture By Ruth Lawrence
Blog: Robin Spencer, Aviva’s latest GI fall guy
Lasting just 14 months as Aviva general insurance chief executive, Robin Spencer has left the business. Jonathan Swift looks at what went wrong.
Insurers rubbish accusation of Claims Portal bias against non-English names
Defendant solicitor says 60% of claims from ethnic names get flagged as fraud.
Interview: Ben Fletcher: Taking the fight to fraudsters
Not satisfied with solely battling organised motor fraud, Insurance Fraud Bureau director Ben Fletcher tells Post how, through better industry collaboration, the IFB could extend its remit to other areas.
AM Best Commentary: Future forecast
In a highly competitive market for UK general insurers, property continues to be the best performing line, while motor and home experience underwriting losses.
Asbestos charities ‘furious’ at MoJ adoption of ABI’s agenda
The Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum has met with justice minister Helen Grant to express anger and frustration around the consultation on Reforming Mesothelioma Claims.
Travel: In rude health
The refusal of some Spanish hospitals to accept EHICs sparked anger in the insurance industry, but will the scandal impact premiums?
Insurers forking out £187m every day, claims ABI report
UK insurers are paying out £187m to customers on a daily basis, while managing 26% of the UK’s total net worth, according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
Biba urges FCA to leave brokers out of complaints review and focus on insurers
DLG, Aviva and Allianz are top three GI firms in terms of number of complaints
Whitepaper: Insurance fraud 2012 - On the rise, opportunistic and online
The UK insurance industry provides an important safety net for millions of UK households and businesses. When the worst happens, be it fire, theft, flooding or accident, it is the insurance industry that provides the financial lifeline to get families…
Thornside founder Seel named non-exec chair at Healthy Pets
David Seel, founder of Thornside and former director of BDML Connect, has been appointed non-executive chairman at pet insurer Healthy Pets.
Lloyd's supports Ifed with £200k investment
Lloyd’s of London will support the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department by investing more than £200 000 in the City of London Police unit.
ABI agrees private medical insurance sector is in need for clarity
The Association of British Insurers has said it agrees with the Competitions Commission that the private medical insurance sector is in need for more clarity and transparency.
No investigation for "Don't get mugged" campaign
The advertising watchdog has decided it will not investigate the Law Society's "Don't get mugged" campaign after it generated six complaints.
Non-standard risks: Playing it safe
With increasingly cautious insurers regularly redefining what should be classed as non‑standard risks, is expertise available to deal with the challenges they present?