Association of British Insurers (ABI)
ABI slams government flood risk plans
The Association of British Insurers has criticised government flood risk plans branding the arrangements “frustrating”.
MPs demand changes to riot payments
MPs on the Home Affairs Committee have demanded the government speed up payments to victims of future riots and permanently extend the application deadline to 42 days.
FSA appoints Peter Vipond
The Financial Services Authority has appointed former ABI employee Peter Vipond as head of department, insurance division.
ABI calls for “focused approach” to publishing ombudsman decisions
The Association of British Insurers has questioned the Financial Ombudsman’s Service policy of publishing all its decisions.
News analysis: Application fraud to top the agenda for motor insurers in 2012
The New Year’s resolution for many motor insurers is to tackle application fraud with the same force they have brought to bear on crash-for-cash fraudsters. “Staged motor accidents remain the top priority, but application fraud comes second,” according…
Fleet risk management: Risk on the roads
With government statistics showing a 7% annual increase in road accident fatalities during Spring 2011, should brokers be working harder on fleet risk management?
Review of the year - General insurance: Regulatory dramas
2011, a year dominated by regulatory and legislative change, could yet prove to be a landmark 12 months for the insurance industry.
ABI says OFT could cut claims costs
The Association of British Insurers claims the Office of Fair Trading investigation into motor claims is an opportunity to improve the personal injury compensation system.
OFT refers private healthcare market to Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading has decided to refer the market for privately funded healthcare services in the UK for further investigation by the Competition Commission.
ABI wants Solvency II to aid investment
The ABI has warned that the Eurozone crisis would not hold up Solvency II, but the new rules for how insurers hold capital should recognise the need for investment in long term projects needed for economic growth.
Car thieves target defrosting vehicles, ABI warns
Motorists leaving their cars to defrost and warm up this winter risk being left out in the cold as thieves target vehicles left unattended, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
View from the top: Christmas wishes
Insurance intellectual capital must be mobilised to better defend client interests in 2012, says Lockton International CEO Julian James.
Health and safety proposals welcomed by insurers
Insurers and lawyers have welcomed the government’s claim that it will cut the health and safety burden on employers.
Insurance fraud police unit reveals areas to be targeted after assessment
The £3m insurance fraud police unit could be charged with tackling ghost broking, insider fraud, ‘crash-for-cash’ and corrupt professionals, including lawyers and doctors.
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.