Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Editor's comment: Harmony at last? Maybe not...
Last week was busy for insurers at Parliament. First, something unusual happened in Westminster's corridors of power that could spell good news for the insurance industry.
MoJ must take its foot off the brake on whiplash debate, demands ABI boss
The Association of British Insurers has cranked up pressure on the government to publish its consultation on whiplash, one month after the Ministry of Justice confirmed that progress had stalled.
ABI boss Dalton slams 'questionable' Apil whiplash report
Statistics published in an annual whiplash report have been branded "questionable" and "self-serving" by the Association of British Insurers.
In Series: Data Sharing - Sharing is caring
Data sharing among insurers offers a range of benefits, but could firms' desires to retain a competitive edge hamper such collaboration?
Interview: Des Hudson - Fighting his corner
Six years as the chief executive of the Law Society has not quelled Des Hudson's battling instincts. He talks to Post about upcoming legal changes and his relationship with the insurance industry.
Biba to discuss introduction of code of conduct for members
Brokers across the country could soon be expected to comply with an official British Insurance Brokers' Association code of conduct.
Post acclaimed as the insurer trade publication of choice
Post won Financial Trade Publication of the Year at the 2012 Association of British Insurers' Financial Media Awards last night.
Insurance chief urges HMRC to open up records to boost EL tracing hit rate
The Employers' Liability Tracing Office is demanding that the government supports its call for HM Revenue & Customs to assist in boosting the number of successful historic policy traces by providing employer reference numbers.
Police chief McBride calls for more insurer input to tackle metal theft
A police chief has urged insurers to tackle the spread of metal theft by improving the quality of claims data and sharing it with police and other stakeholders.
Insurers fight back against riot response 'spin' claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit back at the London Assembly's "disappointing" and "meaningless" report on insurers' handling of last year's riots, arguing that it fails fully to understand the complexities of the claims handling process.
Post Claims Club chairman's monthly missive: Grease, avocets and penguins
Given the time of year, surge plans are at the forefront of claims professionals' minds. However, baby names have been at the top of my agenda.
London Assembly slams insurers for 'slow' settlement of riot claims
The London Assembly has criticised insurers for being "too slow" to settle claims from last year's riots and has urged them to publish average settlement times for future major events.
Post Blog: Clinical conflicts
How can the negative role of medical experts in the whiplash epidemic be tackled? Dr David Pearce explains.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
Lloyd's syndicates queue up to use IFED services
At least nine Lloyd's syndicates are understood to be in talks with the Association of British Insurers and the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department with a view to using the service.
Marsh backing Project Noah despite rival Aon joining flood insurance race
Aon Benfield's decision to unveil a reinsurance-based flood risk solution has sparked a bullish response from rival Marsh's top flood specialist, who claimed that the launch of his firm's Project Noah proposal is imminent.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Insurance to the rescue
From the development of new technology to innovations in micro insurance, the insurance industry can play a major part in stimulating global economic growth.
Interview: Kevin Wood - creating a silver lining
Taking over the reins at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters just as Merlin went into administration, Kevin Wood is determined to continue the trade body's promising work.
ABI hits back at Apil "sniping" at industry efforts on historic policy tracing
The Association of British Insurers has accused the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers of "sniping from the side-lines" in the insurance industry's efforts to help trace historic employers' liability policies.
UK regulator allows more time for Solvency II implementation
The Financial Services Authority has given insurers more time to get ready for Solvency II, anticipating that disagreements over the final rules could delay its introduction by two years.
Household premiums rise following summer washout
Average insurance quotes for home buildings and contents cover have risen following heavy rain and flooding in the summer, according to the AA's latest insurance premium index.
Fraud 2012: IFED courts Lloyd's players
Nine Lloyd's syndicates are in talks with the Association of British Insurers with a view to signing up to use the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.