Politics
Financial services turns attention to 'devo max' following Scottish 'no' vote
Uncertainty among Scottish based financial institutions has not been entirely alleviated by the ‘no’ vote on independence, amid plans to devolve additional powers north of the border.
ABI calls for PI regulation exclusion for in-house fraud teams
The Association of British Insurers has argued that planned regulation of private investigators should not apply to insurers’ in-house fraud investigation teams.
Editor's comment: Pitching to the politicians
Later this month the major political parties will hold their final conferences before the 2015 general election — providing a critical opportunity for the insurance industry to influence policy making and politics before manifestos are locked down.
News Analysis: Party conference season approaches
With the Green Party positioning itself as the ‘real opposition’ to the coalition government, reality TV star ‘White Dee’ Deidre Kelly set to speak at the Conservative Party Conference alongside David Cameron and the furore surrounding the ‘Yes’ vote…
Biba Scotland event to consider sector's future following ‘pivotal’ referendum
The implications of the result of the Scottish referendum for the insurance sector will be dissected in special sessions at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Scotland Conference.
ABI defers decision on Flood Re participation for independent Scotland
The Association of British Insurers has refused to rule out the possibility of an independent Scotland being excluded from the insurance industry backed Flood Re scheme.
Flood Re exclusion a possibility for independent Scotland
An independent Scotland could be faced with the prospect of identifying an alternative to the Flood Re scheme established between the UK government and the Association of British Insurers, according to research carried out by Standard & Poor’s.
Government on course to introduce RPA despite industry debate
The Department for Education is pushing ahead with plans to introduce a risk pooling arrangement for academies and free schools on 1 September despite vociferous opposition from within the insurance industry.
NHS to foot the bill for negligence claims against private firm
Complications following a number of cataract operations carried out on NHS patients by mobile theatre provider Vanguard Healthcare has again raised questions about the indemnity arrangements of private healthcare firms taking on NHS work.
Aon granted trailblazer status for new insurance apprentice standard
Broker Aon has been awarded government Trailblazer standard for insurance apprentices.
DfT denies driverless convoy trial plans
The Department for Transport has denied that the UK government is plotting trials of convoys of driverless lorries on UK roads next year.
Biba launches MP guide to promote benefits of brokers
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a guide for MPs to help constituents with insurance and promote the benefits of using a broker.
ABI gets industry backing after L&G’s decision to withdraw membership
Trade body tight-lipped on whether L&G exit will impact membership fees.
Legal Update: Cyber Essentials - a major step forward for insurers
Nick Gibbons explains why the government’s recently launched Cyber Essentials Scheme – aimed at improving protection against cyber attacks – is so significant for the insurance industry.
Trade voice: A driverless future beckons
Driverless vehicles have until recently been the stuff of scary fiction – from Stephen Spielberg’s menacing apparently driverless truck in the cult 1970s film Duel, to Stephen King’s demonic Chevrolet in Christine.
C-Suite - Insurer: Still much more to do
Whiplash reforms can – and should – be broadened to other types of injury.
ABI warns of financial hardship from Riot Act reforms
The Association of British Insurers has estimated for every £10 paid out in compensation after the London 2011 riots only £1 would be paid out under the reformed Riot (Damages) Act.
Flood Re managing agent contract worth £6m per year
The tender for a managing agent for the Flood Re scheme has been published with an estimated annual contract value of £6m.
Justice Committee condemns Government meso claims review
The Justice Select Committee has called on the UK Government to undertake a fresh consultation into the way mesothelioma claims are handled under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
Industry defends removal of delayed settlement clauses from Insurance Bill
Plans to allow business claimants to seek redress after delays may yet be restored
Trade Voice: What’s changed since 1886?
As we approach the third anniversary of the London riots, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is submitting its response to the consultation Reform of the Riot Damages Act 1886.
Moody's warns of negative credit impact from Flood Re funding proposals
Moody's has deemed the £100m cap on government contributions to Flood Re credit negative for UK property and casualty insurers.