Association of British Insurers (ABI)
View from the top: Embrace the post-Jackson world
The Jackson reforms present a real opportunity. As we await the Ministry of Justice consultation response, let’s be optimistic and assume full implementation next year at sustainable costs levels with real incentives to keep cases ‘on track’.
Fire protection sprinklers: The market needs saturating
Despite research showing sprinklers significantly reduce economic damage and environmental impact following major fires, hopes for mandatory legislation remain low.
ABI defends insurers on riot complaints
The Association of British Insurers has denied insurers let down riot-torn householders and small businesses.
ABI guide tackles “overzealous” H&S rules
The Association of British Insurers has published a new guide to tackle the “overzealous” interpretations of health and safety rules for the voluntary sector and small businesses.
Your say: ABI gauntlet thrown down...
An article published in the 3 November edition of Post started a bit of a debate between Auto Law legal director Lucy Bonham Carter and assistant director, head of motor and liability at the Association of British Insurers, James Dalton.
Editor's comment: Knowledge swap shop
The first of many: that appears to be the over-riding theme of this week’s insurance market developments. First we had the groundbreaking strategic partnership struck between Catlin and China Re, in a move both parties expect will prove extremely…
ABI defends proposal to ban young motorists from driving at night
The Association of British Insurers has been forced to defend its proposals, which included a ban on night driving for young drivers, after they were dismissed as unenforceable by the government and safety campaigners.
Interview - Don Clarke: Ready for the reforms
Incoming Foil president Don Clarke is all set to tackle the challenges ahead as he prepares to lead insurance lawyers through legal reform not seen in generations.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how industry experts believe the landmark partnership between Catlin and China Re will be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging…
Escape of water claims hit £2m daily
According to Cadogan Keelan Westall a quarter of claims made on flats are for damage caused by escape of water.
ABI Motor 2011: Insurers sign up to tyre scheme
Major motor insurers Axa, Aviva, Direct Line and RSA are among more than 50 companies that have agreed not to charge an additional premium to policyholders fitting winter tyres.
ABI Motor 2011: Thoresen outlines five key priorities
Otto Thoresen, ABI director general has outlined the tough measures that form part of its strategy to deliver a better motor insurance deal to customers.
ABI Motor 2011: “Tough love” proposals to cut young driver accidents
The Association of British Insurers has set out radical proposals to cut the high level of deaths and serious injuries involving young drivers.
ABI Motor 2011: Cheaper ‘work journeys only’ car insurance proposed
Speaking at the Association of British Insurers Motor Insurance Conference tomorrow, John Woodcock, MP, Labour's shadow transport minister will propose that unemployed young people should be offered the choice of cheaper "work journeys only" car…
Insurers unite on winter tyres
The Association of British Insurers is set to unveil a list of major motor players that have agreed not to charge an additional premium to policyholders for the fitting of winter tyres.
Tottenham MP blasts insurer response to riots
Zurich has been forced to defend its alleged “woeful” response to the riots as small businesses fail to “fully understand” how to claim government funding.
Fraud: On the side of the angels
When investigating claims fraud, insurers must not overstep the mark and remain transparent, empathic and ethical.
Zurich launches ‘5 point plan’ for extreme weather
Nearly two thirds of British businesses suffered disruption to their supply chain because of last winter’s bad weather.
HCML launches joint working group
Health & Case Management is set to launch a joint working group of medical experts.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was impressed to learn Zurich’s commercial broking team is gearing up for a 1000-mile charity bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
ABI to collate members' views on Solvency II consultation
The Association of British Insurers has begun the task of compiling the views of its members following the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s decision to launch a Solvency II consultation.
Post and features editor Leigh Jackson scoop prestigious awards
Post Magazine was acclaimed again at the 2011 Association of British Insurers Financial Media Awards.
News analysis: Is data mining a major factor in the PI claims spike?
The debate over referral fees has had more press time recently than whether The X Factor is on the wane or not. And just like the blow-by-blow tabloid accounts of the TV show, its judges and its contestants, the insurance industry is starting to get…