Editor's comment: keeping the buzz alive

After the initial buzz of excitement swarmed round the industry at the prospect of an insurer-funded dedicated police unit to combat fraud, all has gone strangely quiet. Fair enough, the Association of British Insurers did stress that its discussions with the City of London Police were in the early stages but any loss of momentum would be a shame nonetheless.

Despite the Transport Select Committee proposing this move last month — in a 'well, the banks fund one, so why don't you' tone of voice — insurers are also likely to be a little reticent, bearing in