OFT report - ABI calls for action on legal costs

The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the Office of Fair Trading's recognition of the insurance industry's efforts in its reveiw into the competitiveness of the liability insurance market but called for moves to reduce the level of legal and other transactional costs. It also welcomed the call to address ATE issues.

Nick Starling, ABI director of general insurance said in a statement: "We are pleased that the OFT has recognised steps the industry is taking to help stabilise the liability markets."However, to

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Insurers face margin crush unless premiums are hiked

Data analysis: A sustainable margin recovery looks increasingly challenging for insurers with premiums needing to increase in real terms to prevent any erosion after a tripling of costs to 10.9% of premiums last year from 3.5% in 2022.

Stephen Wallace, McLarens

Steven Wallace is managing director of EMEA for global claims services provider McLarens and is the current president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.