Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Education key to lowering young drivers' premiums, says DLG
Direct Line's managing director of retail personal lines has called for a greater focus on education and responsibility before motor premiums can fall.
ABI issues gender directive guidance
The Association of British Insurers has published guidance for consumers ahead of the European Court of Justice’s gender directive.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Hi-tech romance
Biba boss calls for FCA to target non-GI intermediaries
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called for the incoming Financial Conduct Authority to target non-insurance intermediaries, not the industry's brokers, in order stamp out mis-selling scandals and protect customers.
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
Wheatley approach a "gross distortion of process"
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has claimed that the approach by Martin Wheatley, incoming boss of the Financial Conduct Authority, to "shoot first and ask questions later" represents a "gross distortion of due process".
ABI throws weight behind industry partnership with the FCA
The Association of British Insurers renewed its support today for the insurance industry working in partnership with the incoming Financial Conduct Authority to ensure that regulation delivers for consumers.
Co-operation needed to tackle pet fraud
Vets, insurers and the legal profession must work together to fight pet insurance fraud, experts have claimed.
Fraudulent claims reach £19m every week, says ABI
More than 2,500 fraudulent claims are discovered by insurers every week, according to a report published today by the Association of British Insurers.
ABI launches Insurance Fraud Register
The Insurance Fraud Register launched today after two years of trials and talks between the Association of British Insurers, its members and the Information Commissioner.
UK riots: Reading the riot act
The out-dated Riot Damages Act, policyholder confusion and poor communication led to some heavy criticism of the industry's handling of last year's riots - but what has been learnt and what still needs to change?
ABI concedes two-year delay in mesothelioma payments 'not ideal'
The Association of British Insurers' head of motor and liability, James Dalton, has defended a new scheme to provide compensation to workers exposed to asbestos who are unable to trace a liable employer or insurer.
'You will get caught,' Aviva warns fraudsters
Aviva has warned fraudsters against submitting bogus claims ahead of the Association of British Insurers' fraud conference tomorrow.
Insurers criticise claimant bodies for 'dragging their feet' over RTA portal
The insurance industry almost withdrew its support for extending the RTA Portal to include employers' liability claims last week, after growing increasingly frustrated with delays to the plan.
Autonet launches online vehicle information service
Autonet Insurance and software solution provider Cheshire Datasystems have developed a system that allows a vehicle's history to be checked online from its registration number.
Post Blog: Fighting fire with fire
With fraudsters sharing inforamtion, and the insurance industry and authorities failing to follow suit, are criminals gaining a competitive advantage? June Lynch explains.
Scrapping metal theft
How effectively will incoming legislation tackle the perennial issue of metal theft and the problems it causes for UK businesses?
Foil backs ABI's stance on 'illogical' damages rise
The Court of Appeal's decision to effectively bring forward a 10% rise in damages from April has been branded "illogical" by the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, echoing concerns already raised by the Association of British Insurers.
Aviva urges government action on whiplash after Westminster meeting
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has called for the government to increase the small claims limit on whiplash cases to £5 000 just hours after attending a meeting with industry bosses and the Transport Select Committee.
Editor's comment: Rebuilding and reshuffling
Only last week, Zurich's personal lines chief Karl Bedlow was telling Post readers that agility is the difference between a gold medal and last place in his 'View from the top' column.
Industry to feel effects of Cabinet reshuffle after Treasury chief exit
The departure of Mark Hoban from his Treasury post as finance secretary will affect the progress of all areas of insurance-related issues, according to industry insiders.
ABI to contest legal decision to bring forward 10% damages rise
The Association of British Insurers has requested a review of the Court of Appeal's decision to bring forward a rise in damages by 10% from April next year.
Fire and escape of water are most common commercial property claims
Water escaping from burst pipes or leaking taps is the most common commercial property claim, according to research by damage restoration business ServiceMaster Clean.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Talk Sport PI ads and treehouses
Last week I enjoyed a pleasant staycation in East Sussex, sleeping in an eco-treehouse on a farm near Mayfield, visiting sights and restaurants recommended by local industry types.