Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Defaqto welcomes publication of the ABI’s ‘Good Practice Guide’
The Association of British Insurers’ guide helps consumers buying insurance online.
Insurers defeated in latest effort to overturn Scottish plaques bill
Lord Emslie rejects the insurer's challenge.
Enough being done?
November's flooding in Cumbria once again highlighted this growing risk and coincided with publication of the Flood and Water Management Bill. Tony Hutchins assesses the proposals and asks if the government is doing enough to manage flood risks.
ABI launches guide for online customers
BIBA, Which? and Comparison sites assist launch
JLT appoints Richard Harvey to board
Broker appoints former Aviva CEO as non-executive director
Sprinkler review vital as fire costs escalate
Calls for urgent action to cut the soaring economic cost of fire could be in vain, after the shadow fire minister said a future Conservative government would not back mandatory sprinkler installation.
Under strain
Rising complaints about the solicitors' indemnity scheme have prompted calls for change. Hugh Price and Roger Flaxman explain why varying the renewal date alone will not solve the problem.
Consumer law reformer admits election fear
Proposals to update consumer insurance law for the first time in more than a century have received a mixed reaction from the insurance industry.
ABI welcomes Law Commission report
Director general Nick Starling pleased with approach.
Law Commission unveils consumer insurance report
Proposals include draft bill to replace 100 year-old legislation
Insurance industry surge event initiative - can the industry deliver?
Last week, Post reported that the insurance industry is looking to put in place an industry-wide surge event plan in the wake of recent flooding.
Allianz calls for tighter fire loss controls
Insurer urges action following ABI fire report
ABI director general admits "dissapointment" at pre-budget announcement
Maggie Craig highlights important role of insurance.
Cost of fire damage rises to £3.6m per day
ABI figures show record levels of insurer pay-outs for H1 2009
ABI calls for industry-wide surge event plan
The insurance industry is looking to put in place an industry-wide surge event plan in the wake of recent flooding.
Pick of the week
Willis CEO invests in Championship club; ABI calls for industry wide surge event plan;Capita continues claims review as VRS seals deal with Teceris;Allianz targets mid-corporate with cross-border offering;Brightside to raise £20m in shares for organic…
Government again ducks question on EL bureau timescale
Lord McKenzie, however, said it wished to explore this option "in weeks", "not months".
Agenda setting for Cutts
Incoming president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers Dan Cutts talks to Lynn Rouse about becoming the voice of the wider public interest and counteracting the claimant lobby.