Politics
Analysis: Fighting for cover
Military personnel struggle to find motor and household insurance adapted to their circumstances. Should general insurers leave that market to specialists?
Motor premiums see biggest spike ever following Ogden
Motor premiums have seen the biggest rise “ever recorded” owing to the government’s decision to raise Insurance Premium Tax and cut the discount rate.
Biba’s Steve White on keeping abreast with politics
Lobbying is a long game, writes Steve White, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, explaining why his trade body is cultivating its connections with both the government and the shadow cabinet.
Blog: Telematics should be a given
Telematics insurance has become much easier and cost-effective for brokers and insurers to offer, says Selim Cavanagh, vice-president, Insurance, at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions UK & Ireland, arguing it should now be a given.
Government to buy insurance against disasters in developing countries
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to use the expertise of the City of London’s insurance market to develop insurance markets in developing countries.
Analysis: London’s global reinsurance market share falling as rivals take a bigger slice
London Matters Report highlights key areas of concern
I work in insurance: Georgina Oakes, Airmic
Oakes is research and development manager at the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers
MS Amlin's European business heads to Belgium due to Brexit
MS Amlin is to re-domicile its European business, Amlin Insurance Societas Europaea to Belgium in response to Brexit.
Group risk: A group safety net
With state benefits set at low levels, the safety net of group risk cover has never been more valuable. But although sales are creeping up, providers and advisers believe there is much more that could be done to grow the market
No Brexit deal 'not acceptable' says ABI
Leaving the European Union without a deal is not acceptable if insurers are to continue to meet the needs of customers and remain legally compliant, the Association of British Insurers, will warn today.
Marsh Networks’ David Hopwood on the seven issues a reduced discount rate creates for SME brokers
The Ministry of Justice’s decision to set a new discount rate for personal injury compensation awards at minus 0.75% seems likely to create turbulence in the market. Following widespread criticism, the government is currently reviewing feedback from its…
Blog: Trade credit insurers mustn't waste the Brexit opportunity
Trade credit insurers can prove their worth by helping their customers mitigate the risks associated with Brexit, writes Richard Reynolds, regional manager at Atradius.
Live: Industry reacts to Queen's Speech
Latest commentary from the industry regarding the Queen's Speech.
Legal Update: When the discount rate isn't so accommodating
A negative discount rate can have negative consequences for claimants, writes Andrew Parker, head of strategic litigation at DAC Beachcroft.
Aviva's Rob Townend on removing 'easy money' from personal injury claims
Some are sounding the death knell of the personal injury reforms but Rob Townend, claims director at Aviva Insurance, explains why insurers must be alive to an increasingly aggressive claims management company industry.
This Week: Stoic London
The generosity and heroic nature of Londoners came to the fore this week, when after two recent terrorism attacks the city saw the worst fire in recent history. Firefighters were heralded for entering the 24-storey flaming building and the community came…
Trade Voice: Apil's Brett Dixon on preventing whiplash claims
With some of the most congested roads in Europe and tailgating a major cause of low speed accidents in the UK, Brett Dixon, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president, urges insurers to join his member in supporting Injury Prevention Day.
ABI updates Salvage Code after two year review
The Association of British Insurers has updated the Salvage Code to include the complexity of newer vehicles.
IBIS 2017: Softer Brexit becomes more likely following election
After Prime Minister Theresa lost her overall majority in the general election last week, a softer Brexit is more likely, said Thomas Lake, senior analyst, political risk at BMI Research.
Week in Post: Mayhem, Brexit and PR
It has been a year of political surprises, starting with Brexit, to Trump’s election and finally to today’s hung parliament.
ABI calls for industry to 'rigorously frame' policy positions following election result
The Association of British Insurers has urged the industry to ensure its policy positions are “rigorously framed” around the needs of retail and business customers following the election result.
Blog: Cooperation will stymie claims touts and dodgy claimant firms
Claimant lawyers need to report dodgy peers to the Solicitors Regulation Authority, urges Andrew Twambley, spokesperson for Access to Justice, arguing current legislation is enough to tackle fraud.
Liberty Specialty denies reports it has picked Luxembourg for post-Brexit base
Liberty Specialty Markets denied it had already made a decision over the base of its European Union subsidiary, despite reports it has picked Luxembourg for the base.
ABI in talks with the ICO to set up anonymised cyber incident platform
In response to the Wanna Cry ransomware attack, the Association of British Insurers has reiterated its calls for an anonymised cyber incident database once the General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect.