Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Rank: 42 - Huw Evans, director of policy and deputy director general, ABI
Evans was not the most popular insurance figure last year in Post Insurer State of the Nation research, and some in the market are asking more questions about what it pays the body to do.
ABI blames tax hike and CMCs for 8% rise in motor rates
The rise in insurance premium tax along with the activities of certain claims management companies have been blamed for an 8% uptick in the average private car comprehensive motor premium over the course of 2015.
Claimant legal bodies unite in bid to shape whiplash consultation
Three prominent legal bodies are joining forces in a bid to counter insurance industry-backed proposals to remove general damages from soft tissue injuries that will form part of a government consultation document.
Vulnerable Customers: Access at a price
Insurers deny giving disabled customers a raw deal, but could they be doing more?
ABI: On the ropes?
A loss of members has raised concerns about the future of the ABI, but is the esteemed trade association weakened – or poised to make a resurgence?
Axa begins publishing claims statistics for individual products
Axa has begun publishing claims statistics for its individual products in a bid to improve customer trust via increased transparency.
99% of motor claims are paid out, says ABI
Figures published by the Association of British Insurers for the first time will show 99% of motor claims were paid out in 2013 and 2014 but one in five household claims were declined.
Trade Voice: Fair’s fair
The call to action for #FairnessForAll is not an unattainable ideal.
ABI adds new role to focus on devolved nations
The Association of British Insurers has created a new role to specialise in policy for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Editor's Comment: Writing a new chapter
A new year and a new start; time to ring in the new; the new year is like a blank book and you have the pen to fill the pages – you probably heard all of these and more as Big Ben chimed in the New Year and you planned your resolutions.
Government challenged to instigate fraud taskforce recommendations
The insurance industry has praised the final report of the Insurance Fraud Taskforce with the mantle now passed to government to work on implementing the suggested reforms.
Impact of driverless cars to be discussed by industry group
Insurance and liability issues stemming from the development of driverless cars will be discussed by a group of 11 UK motor insurers led by the Association of British Insurers and Thatcham Research.
Fraud Taskforce report hailed by insurers
Insurers have welcomed the final report published by the Insurance Fraud Taskforce, particularly the recognition of the complexities of tackling insurance fraud.
Biba Manifesto 2016: Elderly customers agreement extended with ABI
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Association of British Insurers are continuing their 2012 agreement with government to improve transparency and access to insurance for elderly customers.
Rate reductions mooted as industry calls on government to follow NI lead on GDL
Pressure is building from the insurance industry on government to introduce graduated driver licensing across the rest of the UK, following the roll out of new laws for young drivers in Northern Ireland.
Big data risk increasing as tech disruptors impact industry
Determining appropriate social media use by insurers is one of the challenges outlined in a report into industry disruptors launched today (15 January) by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Night-time curfews for young drivers to be introduced in Northern Ireland
A comprehensive package of new measures to improve road safety has been passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly that includes night restrictions on young drivers carrying passengers.
Blog: What will Maurice Tulloch's legacy as Aviva UK GI CEO be?
The news that Maurice Tulloch is to step down from his post as CEO of Aviva’s UK general insurance business should not have come as much surprise.
DLG predicts up to £140m in flood losses
Losses incurred by Direct Line Group following flooding caused by the storms Desmond, Eva and Frank during December are expected to total between £110m and £140m.
ABI and Biba launch joint code for vulnerable customers
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have today (11 January) launched a joint code of good practice to help insurers and brokers recognise and help potentially vulnerable motor and home insurance customers.
'Top choice' Fisher praised by industry figures
Sian Fisher's appointment as Chartered Insurance Institute CEO has won praise from industry leaders.
Flood victims given £24m by insurers in emergency payments so far
Insurers have forked out almost £24m so far on emergency payments to families and businesses effected by the floods caused by storms Desmond, Eva and Frank during December and over the New Year.
Storm Eva to bring more rain to northern England
More bad weather and possible flooding is on its way to northern England ahead of Christmas, with Storm Eva set to bring heavy rains and up to 70mph winds in coming days.
Insurers pay millions to those hit by Storm Desmond
Insurers have paid out £2.6m in emergency funding and housed 1500 families in alternative accommodation following Storm Desmond, according to analysis by the Association of British Insurers.