Association of British Insurers (ABI)
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.
Blog: What legacy will Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale leave behind when she departs in 2019?
Jonathan Swift looks back on how Inga Beale's time as Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale might be remembered using a jukebox stacked with her own Desert Island Disc selection
GDPR: In Depth: The GDPR time bomb
The implementation date of the General Data Protection Regulation is less than a year off but the industry’s attention is elsewhere, with issues like Brexit, the General Election and the discount rate looming large on the horizon.
Carillion collapse causes ‘ripple effect’ of trade credit claims
The number of trade credit claims has increased by 50% owing to a “ripple effect” from the collapse of Carillion.
This month in Post: lessons learned, space travel and why every insurer wants a time machine
Following the collapse of Danish insurer Alpha hundreds of black cab drivers were left unable to work and without any insurance cover. With little communication from the insurer the drivers took matters into their own hands and besieged the offices of a…
Amanda Blanc to become chair of ABI
Amanda Blanc, incoming Zurich Europe CEO, is to become the next chair of the Association of British Insurers.
Editor's comment: Which hat fits?
I wear many hats. As a single working mum, I have to deal with financing and running a household, managing a team of staff and producing a high-quality publication, and raising a rounded young man who I hope will take on the world in the future.
Analysis: Is Scotland emerging as a heartland for personal injury claims?
The proposed Civil Liability Bill is set to introduce sweeping changes to the way soft tissue injury claims are paid out in England and Wales. In Scotland though, it would seem as though the effect of the whiplash reforms south of the border could…
Analysis: Back to the insurance future
The starting question had far reaching implications: “In 2030, what will the world need protecting from?” To answer that, five cross-industry teams explored the issues involved in an industry innovation challenge.
Insurers slam EU motor proposals incorporating Vnuk ruling
The UK insurance sector has criticised proposed changes to the Motor Insurance Directive, following the Vnuk ruling as being “unworkable and unfair”.
Insurers slammed over auto-renewal 'loyalty tax' of £37m
Insurers have been slammed for increasing rates on auto-renewals, amounting to what campaigners call a 'loyalty tax' of £37m.
Week in Post: Picking up the pieces after Biba 2018
The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real. No sympathy for the Devil. Buy the ticket, take the ride.
Updated: MPs raise ‘strong concerns’ over whiplash reform
The government’s proposed whiplash reform could lead to significant access to justice concerns, according to a Parliamentary committee report.
UK motorists won’t have to apply for green card after Brexit
Drivers and truckers may not need to apply for a ‘green card’ in order to remain insured while driving in the European Union after Brexit.
Insurers considering ELTO-like tool for victims of child sexual abuse
Exclusive: Insurers are looking into a potential tracing service to aid child sexual abuse victims in tracking down historic insurance policies of public institutions.
This week in Post: Dual pricing and declaring bankruptcy
If only online retailers worked in the same way as price comparison sites and insurers.
Government's draft whiplash regulation divides industry
LLegislators have revealed proposals for an updated whiplash definition and damages tariff, prompting fresh debate across the industry.
Analysis: Travel insurance in a digital world
For so long seen a laggard in terms of embracing the potential of digital, travel insurance is changing. Rachel Gordon reflects on some of the latest developments that might halt to the downward trajectory in premiums that has been a reality since 2014.
Industry agrees to tackle dual pricing with sweeping guidelines
Industry bodies for brokers and insurers have agreed guidelines to halt the controversial practice of dual pricing.
This Month in Post: shame, sunshine and an opportunity for change
Insurers have published their gender pay gap statistics. It was never going to go well and the industry's shameful figures further highlight that change is needed. With a bank holiday weekend approaching, perhaps it would be prudent to use that extra day…
Analysis: Covering collapses - Trade credit claims are rising
Last year, trade credit insurance payouts hit their highest level in nearly a decade, with claims costs running at the equivalent of £4.3m every week.