Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Property Claims 2013: Insurers urged to use fraud register to punish fraudulent policyholders
Industry told of ‘massive obligation to raise awareness around morality’
Welsh asbestos bill delayed until mid-July due to 'technical reasons'
A Welsh Assembly bill designed to recover the costs of treating asbestos patients from insurers has hit a last minute snag.
ABI reveals speaker line up for strategy conference
The Association of British Insurers has unveiled an ‘A-list’ speaker line up for its upcoming strategy conference 2013.
Spain investigated by EC over health insurance card failures
The European Commission has demanded information from Spain over complaints that Spanish hospitals are refusing to honour the European Health Insurance Card scheme.
ABI blames Spanish hospitals for unnecessary travel insurance payouts
British holidaymakers in possession of a European Health Insurance Card are being urged not to accept refusal of state medical treatment in Spain.
In Series: Technology: Insuring the next generation of smart car
Age of the smart car
SoP talks “at an advanced stage”
Talks between insurers and the government to find a replacement for the Statement of Principles are “at an advanced stage” according to a government minister.
ABI responds to Scottish criticism of 'disproportionate' Flood Re
The Association of British Insurers has denied accusations that the introduction of its ‘Flood Re’ model would be “bad news for Scotland”.
Flood clauses to be added to Water Bill as minister hints at ABI agreement
Environment minister Richard Benyon has suggested that additional clauses will be inserted into the government’s upcoming Water Bill, in order to serve as a legislative vehicle for the implementation of the Association of British Insurers’ ‘Flood Re’…
Editor's comment: Time for a new strategy
Last week some new battle lines were drawn, while others pulled back their troops, took stock of the situation and dug new trenches.
ABI welcomes government strategy to promote the UK insurance industry
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed Greg Clark’s, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, announcement of a dedicated insurance industry strategy to enhance the industry’s position as leader in global business.
Whiplash: Whipping up a storm
As the debate about bogus whiplash claims rumbles on, opinion is divided on whether two investigations into the issue are warranted and what impact they will have
BPF welcomes extension of flood agreement
The British Property Federation has welcomed the insurance industry’s decision to continue to offer flood insurance cover for a month beyond the end of the current agreement with the government.
ABI pushes Flood Re proposal as SoP extended
The Statement of Principles has been extended by one extra month while discussions over the long term solution for flood risk cover between the insurance industry and government continue.
Biba 2013: ABI, Biba and CILA team up to engage with FCA claims review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA), brokers and insurers have started a new claims working group which aims to proactively and positively engage…
ABI: insurers want to offer straightforward services
The Association of British Insurers has said insurers are keen on offering products that are easy to understand and a straightforward claims process.
Interview: Sandy Dunn and Penny Searles: Driving force
With the revival of telematics set to change the face of motor insurance underwriting, Wunelli founder Sandy Dunn and managing director Penny Searles explain why they believe their firm is in the driving seat in this sector.
ABI backs Riot Damages Act review
The Association of British Insurers has come out in favour of the Riot Damages Act review announced today.
Queen’s speech promises mesothelioma bill
The Queen has today said the next parliament will see legislation to provide payments to mesothelioma suffers when no liable employer or insurer can be traced.
Unrated Icelandic insurer’s flood risk venture sparks passporting debate
Broker looks to fill gap left by Statement of Principles indecision
Broking Supplement: Terms of Business Agreements - On our terms
The ABI and Biba got together at last month's Broker Insurer Forum to agree a standard Terms of Business Arrangements template. Post finds out what impact it will have on the industry.
ABI, Biba launch best practice telematics guidance
New guidance for insurers on pay-as-you-drive cover has been released by the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association
Industry and consumers targeted in two-part telematics guide
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association have teamed up to produce guidance for the industry and consumers on how to get the most out of telematics technology.
Editor's comment: A bit of common sense
Last week, the House of Lords turned back the clock 100 years on employer liabilities for breaches of health and safety duties and passed what has been referred to in its very chambers as an “ugly” part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.