Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Flood Re could miss 2015 start date
Delays to the Flood Re programme mean the long-awaited scheme may struggle to meet its summer 2015 launch date, according to reports.
Mesothelioma Bill’s 75% compensation cap outcome is ‘extremely fair’
Bill edges closer to royal assent as claimant bodies vow to continue to fight limit.
Gender Directive: One year on
Just over 12 months after its implementation, has the Gender Directive impacted the industry as strongly as expected? And what has it meant for the progress of telematics?
In series: Motor: Seeking subrogation solution
With the motor sector in agreement that the dysfunctional subrogation process is in need of repair, will Competition Commission action resolve the situation? And how can insurers help themselves?
IFR live with 'significant proportion' of insurers signed up
The Insurance Fraud Register is now live with the first group of insurers having loaded records onto the database.
Online driving records could see motor premiums fall
The switch to online driving records could reduce motor premiums by £15 a year, according to Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude.
Cost of home insurance expected to fall despite flood claim increases
Growth in price competition could see rate reductions of up to 10%.
Telematics providers push for young driver curfew plans to be scrapped
Green paper on young driver safety postponed indefinitely ahead of debate.
Career file: Andy Watson: Watson becomes ABI motor committee chairman
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers' motor technical committee.
My Licence: Seal of approval
While the My Licence driver data-sharing initiative may have some obstacles to overcome, the industry consensus is that it should benefit all parties involved in motor insurance.
Interview: Tim Wallis: Man in the middle
Tim Wallis, chairman of the Claims Portal, tells Post of his pride in his mediation work and reveals he is working on the possibility of launching a credit hire portal.
ABI has 'no plans to bring Flood Re forward'
The ABI has rejected calls to bring the implementation of Flood Re forward in the wake of severe flooding over the Christmas period.
Ageas’ Watson becomes chairman of ABI motor committee
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers’ motor technical committee.
Flood victims face health risks due to drying delays
Hundreds of flood victims are waiting over a week for contractors to begin drying work on flooded properties, one of the technical committee of the new PAS 64 standard on flood damage restoration has claimed.
Industry divided over Competition Commission’s motor recommendations
CC cost-cutting suggestions include banning credit hire referral fees
Gallagher acquires Bergvall Marine
Arthur J. Gallagher has acquired Norway-based marine broker Bergvall Marine for an undisclosed fee.
ABI boss claims CC findings on motor repairs contain 'fundamental flaws'
The Competition Commission’s findings on vehicle repair is at odds with insurers’ own complaints data, the Association of British Insurers has claimed.
Last chance to take advantage of early bird for the 2014 Motor Claims conference
Today is the last day to take advantage of the early bird offer for Post's hugely popular annual Motor Claims conference.
Three insurance industry reps nominated to PRA panel
Three insurance industry members have been have been nominated to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s practitioner panel established to represent the interests of the financial services industry.
Blog: Could the UK follow New Zealand's lead and embrace driving curfews?
As the festive season gets into full swing, several insurers are already issuing warnings to policyholders about the dangers of “riskmas”.
Credit hire portal set for 2014 launch as backers put faith in motor inquiry
Committee confident Competition Commission will draw ‘right conclusions’.
Career development: CII welcomes government apprenticeships announcement
The Chartered Insurance Institute has welcomed the Treasury's announcement of its gateway project to help people find apprenticeships and graduate training places within insurance.
Review of the Year: Legal: A year of change
2013 was a huge year for the legal sector, with both positive and negative changes coming thick and fast. How have key figures in the industry reacted to such a period of change?
International: Europe: Weathering the storm
In the wake of devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan in the Phillippines, what is the future for insurance in disaster-prone regions?