Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Re-worked 'Flood Re' expected to be laid out in imminent Water Bill
Details of the Association of British Insurers’ long-awaited flood risk solution are expected to come into focus this week following a government spending review and the introduction of the Water Bill.
ABI hits back at Law Society over PI campaign
The Association of British Insurers has criticised the Law Society’s advertising campaign for personal injury, which features the strapline “Don’t get mugged by an insurer – use a solicitor.”
Flood deal appears close as Letwin headlines ABI conference
The Association of British Insurers has offered the biggest hint yet that an agreement on implementing its ‘Flood Re’ proposal is imminent, having confirmed that Oliver Letwin MP will deliver a keynote speech at its upcoming conference.
Payment Protection Insurance: Paying the price
With payment protection insurance complaints putting a seemingly never-ending financial strain on the industry, can the product ever bounce back?
Government urged to take action on young drivers
A range of industries are calling on the government to take decisive action to stop the tragic loss of young lives on Britain’s roads.
Insurers split over police’s burglary notification plan
Scheme developed to help reduce victims of crime
Lords: Independent body must oversee mesothelioma compensation scheme
Labour MPs criticise unfair start date that excludes half of all sufferers
Pet insurers pay out £1.2m a day
Pet insurers are paying out £1.2m every day to cat and dog owners according to the latest figures by the Association of British Insurers.
ABI supports FCA call for greater consumer needs focus in MLEI
The Association of British Insurers has described the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review into motor legal expenses insurance as a “useful reminder” that more must be done to meet the needs of the consumer.
BBC Watchdog criticises insurers for ‘aggressive tactics’
Insurers have come under fire from BBC Watchdog for not paying claims.
IFB working on new model to attract brokers put off by membership cost
Move coincides with demand for greater broker representation on fraud register
Spain protests innocence as more countries refuse EHIC
European hospitals accused of trying to profit from insurers
Property Claims 2013: Industry gives its backing to Flood Re model
A panel has backed the Association of British Insurers’ Flood Re scheme to replace the Statement of Principles, while warning that a return to an open market situation remains a possibility.
Property Claims 2013: Insurers urged to use fraud register to punish fraudulent policyholders
Industry told of ‘massive obligation to raise awareness around morality’
Welsh asbestos bill delayed until mid-July due to 'technical reasons'
A Welsh Assembly bill designed to recover the costs of treating asbestos patients from insurers has hit a last minute snag.
ABI reveals speaker line up for strategy conference
The Association of British Insurers has unveiled an ‘A-list’ speaker line up for its upcoming strategy conference 2013.
Spain investigated by EC over health insurance card failures
The European Commission has demanded information from Spain over complaints that Spanish hospitals are refusing to honour the European Health Insurance Card scheme.
ABI blames Spanish hospitals for unnecessary travel insurance payouts
British holidaymakers in possession of a European Health Insurance Card are being urged not to accept refusal of state medical treatment in Spain.
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SoP talks “at an advanced stage”
Talks between insurers and the government to find a replacement for the Statement of Principles are “at an advanced stage” according to a government minister.
ABI responds to Scottish criticism of 'disproportionate' Flood Re
The Association of British Insurers has denied accusations that the introduction of its ‘Flood Re’ model would be “bad news for Scotland”.
Flood clauses to be added to Water Bill as minister hints at ABI agreement
Environment minister Richard Benyon has suggested that additional clauses will be inserted into the government’s upcoming Water Bill, in order to serve as a legislative vehicle for the implementation of the Association of British Insurers’ ‘Flood Re’…
Editor's comment: Time for a new strategy
Last week some new battle lines were drawn, while others pulled back their troops, took stock of the situation and dug new trenches.
ABI welcomes government strategy to promote the UK insurance industry
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed Greg Clark’s, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, announcement of a dedicated insurance industry strategy to enhance the industry’s position as leader in global business.