Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Campaign group slams ABI personal injury survey as 'worthless propaganda'
Exclusive: Access to Justice has unleashed a barrage of criticism over a survey commissioned by the Association of British Insurers, claiming it is “worthless propaganda”.
Analysis: Diversity - how far have we really come?
Insurance has talked the diversity talk for several years now. And yet, the industry still displays all-male or all-pale panels. How can it become truly inclusive?
This week in Post: Do you know who's on the other end of the phone?
We have all experienced that heart-stopping moment when our phone rings and our eyes are greeted with the dreaded: "No caller ID."
Champion boxer ordered to pay £13,000 to Axa for fundamental dishonesty
Three time Home Counties boxing champion Conroy Downer has been ordered to pay more than £13,000 in legal costs to Axa after he made a dishonest insurance claim.
Survey: Majority of public back personal injury reforms
Two-thirds of people feel “positive” about the proposed changes to personal injury compensation, a Consumer Intelligence survey commissioned by the Association of British Insurers shows.
Dual pricing hitting loyal home insurance customers
Loyal customers are being penalised for staying with an insurance provider, leaving thousands paying excessive home insurance premiums, according to Which?
Claims management company posing as ABI to scam public
The Association of British Insurers has issued a warning after scammers from a claims management company posed as the body in cold calls to members of the public.
This week in Post: One every minute
For those of us back in the office while the holiday season continues it might seem like time is moving slowly but the Association of British Insurers revealed this week that for every minute we count down until silly season is over and the out of office…
ABI calls for regulatory certainty as no-deal Brexit advice published by government
A regulatory deal is urgently needed to address Brexit contract issues for the insurance sector, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Construction industry to assess insurance access post-Grenfell
The Construction Industry Council has launched a survey to assess the impact of the Grenfell fire on insurance cover for the construction sector.
One insurance scam seen every minute in 2017
Over half a million attempts at insurance fraud were detected in 2017, equivalent to one fraud every minute.
Whiplash rethink urged as motor claims fall
The number of road accident claims fell in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year.
Mass’s Simon Stanfield on how whiplash reform sacrifices legitimate claims
The government's whiplash reforms discriminate against legitimate claimants, whose rights need to be protected, argues Simon Stanfield, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Andy Watson succeeds Amanda Blanc as ABI GI chair
Andy Watson will replace Amanda Blanc as chair of the Association of British Insurers’ General Insurance Council.
Analysis: From Brussels with love - a fraud case study
Missing cars, cross-border investigations, stolen identities and organised crime. Not your average case...
Power to the pedals
Cycle insurers have mixed feelings about the European proposal to mandate insurance for electric bikes.
Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill passes through parliament
The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill has passed through parliament and gained royal assent.
Axa fraud head and IFB stalwart Richard Davies passes away
One of the most recognisable figures in the fight against insurance fraud Richard Davies sadly passed away this morning.
MPs outline ‘urgent’ reform needed in wake of Grenfell fire
A parliamentary committee has called on the government to take urgent action in the wake of the Grenfell fire, including extending a proposed ban on combustible cladding and tackling conflicts of interest within the construction industry.
Government delays whiplash reforms until 2020
Hotly anticipated personal injury reforms have been delayed a year, the government has confirmed.
Brexit White Paper will transform industry into ‘rule taker’
The government’s blueprint for a future trading relationship with Europe would be the “worst possible scenario” for the insurance industry, trade bodies have warned.
Allianz's Stephanie Smith: Insurance needs to be louder and prouder
Insurance makes the world go round and Stephanie Smith, chief operating officer at Allianz, says the industry should be prouder of its daily accomplishments.
ABI calls for tougher building regulations in wake of Grenfell tragedy
The Association of British Insurers has reiterated its call on a ban of flammable cladding on high rise buildings and called on building regulators and legislators to learn from the past and mandate sprinkler systems in new build tower blocks.