Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Postscript - 10 years ago: Calls for 'safe harbour'
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Dry spell linked to subsidence risk
As the Met Office confirms the first five months of 2010 in the UK to be the driest since 1964, it is likely there could be a rise in subsidence claims, according to Cunningham Lindsey.
Technology - E-certificates: Certifiable progress
Jakki May explains that changes to the law regarding e-certificates for motor insurance mean that the industry can now make headway in dispensing with old-style postal delivery, potentially saving millions on printing while also reducing fraud.
Businesses to feel the heat as large fires continue to rise
Challenging economic conditions are having a significant impact on fire danger, according to the Association of British Insurers director of general insurance and health, Nick Starling.
No grace period on IPT
London market insurers and brokers have been told they will not be given the same grace period as when faced with the last hike in insurance premium tax.
Low insurance uptake in NI attributed to state handouts
Government handouts for tenants in social housing without contents insurance could account for the low insurance uptake rates in Northern Ireland.
Insurers seek to make up shortfall after hike in IPT
Insurers with policyholders paying by monthly instalments look set to be worst hit by the standard 1% hike in insurance premium tax, announced in Tuesday's budget.
BUDGET 2010: Osborne pledges to consult on CFC rules
Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to launch a consultation into the reform of Controlled Foreign Company rules this summer.
BUDGET 2010: ABI: IPT rises “regrettable”
The Association of British Insurers has warned the government that the increase to Insurance Premium Tax outlined in today’s budget could have unintended consequences.
Personal injury disputes jump 32% in two years
The number of personal injury claims continues to surge despite reforms to regulate claims handling companies, according to statistics obtained by Sweet & Maxwell.
ABI warns government against adding to burden of costs
The Association of British Insurers has said that it is "open minded" to regulatory changes to the financial services sector.
Post in print – 17 June 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the major news stories from this week’s issue of Post, including: the possibility that the government may look to buy more insurance in a strategic move to cut costs; Tesco price comparison coming under scrutiny…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Insurance and West Bromwich Albion have not appeared in conjunction too often in this column in the past — bar one reference to Baggies fan and Towergate CEO Andy Homer's lucky pants, perhaps.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Pay-as-you-go motor scheme
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 5 years ago reveals.
High Net Worth - Rates: An overheating market
New entrants are circling the high net worth arena, as it is talked up as an area of potential growth. However, as Ralph Savage reports, others claim it is a car crash waiting to happen.
Spot check tool aims to defuse credit hire tension
Accident Exchange Group subsidiary APU is set to launch a new online spot hire rate service aimed at "defusing the tension" in the credit hire industry.
ABI: no bias against NI
There is no fundamental bias against the Northern Irish motor and property markets — and higher costs in the legal system are the reason personal injury claims tend to be steeper.
ABI chair calls on government to put words into action over tax reform
The outgoing chairman of the Association of British Insurers Archie Kane, has launched an attack on European law makers for not differentiating between insurance and other financial services.
Brokers unite in call for new code of conduct for covenant breaches
A British Insurance Brokers’ Association regional head has called for a new code of conduct to help reduce the legal bill and inconvenience faced by intermediaries defending themselves against former staff who break their restrictive covenants.
Post in print - 10 June 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major news stories from Post including: government move over midwives; brokers unite for covenant code; Cooper Gay IPO; Money Supermarket fraud action; and Hyperion flotation insight.
Money Supermarket steps up fraud battle
Price comparison giant Money Supermarket is rolling out a revamped home insurance website, which includes improved measures to combat fraud.
ABI welcomes rejection of bank levy
The G20 finance ministers have rejected plans by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to apply a levy to all financial institions.
ELTO success not dependent on FSA
The insurance industry has continued to back the formation of an Employers’ Liability Tracing Office, despite concerns about the future of the Financial Services Authority.
Fraud - World Cup warning: Eye on the ball
Major sporting events are a magnet not only for fans but also financial criminals. Mark Jones explains how South Africa has a secret weapon to bolster its defences as the 2010 football World Cup kicks off.