Post in print - 14 October 2010

Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.

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Are we ever going to stamp out underinsurance?

News Editor’s View: As Aviva’s broker barometer shows underinsurance remains a major concern for brokers, with almost three-quarters worried their clients may not have adequate cover, Scott McGee questions what the industry is doing to ensure everyone is properly protected.

ABI unveils financial inclusion strategy

The Association of British Insurers has unveiled a financial inclusion strategy, which commits to addressing “unfavourable” premium finance practices and suggests exploring ways to subsidise motor cover for some drivers.

Irish guidelines for assessing damages to push up premiums

Aine Tyrrell, partner at law firm DAC Beachcroft, explains why fresh guidelines for the assessment of damages in Northern Ireland could add to the costs faced by insurers and contribute further inflationary pressure to premiums for liability and motor products.

Tackling turbulence for pet insurers

The pet insurance market is not short on options - the issue consumers have is understanding the many different choices. With better data though Sara Costantini, CRIF’s regional director for the UK and Ireland, suggests insurers would be better equipped to tailor solutions to meet policyholder needs.

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