Insurance premium tax (IPT)
Car and home premiums increase over last quarter
Both car and home insurance premiums rose over the final quarter of 2018 according to the AA.
Analysis: Review of 2018
The spectre of Brexit loomed large over the insurance sector this year, and although the picture is still no clearer in terms of how the UK market will continue to trade with Europe after 29 March 2019, significant merger & acquisition activity was among…
Industry welcomes IPT freeze in the Autumn Budget
The industry has welcomed a freeze on insurance premium tax in the Autumn Budget 2018
Government raises £1.35bn from IPT 'stealth tax'
The government raised £1.35bn from the Insurance Premium Tax in August, the highest amount ever.
SMEs at risk of underinsurance if IPT rises next week
SME businesses could be forced to scale back insurance cover leaving them at risk of underinsurance, if the government increases insurance premium tax in the Budget next week.
85% of SMEs concerned over potential IPT tax rise
More than eight out of 10 small businesses are concerned about the possibility of a rise in the insurance premium tax, according to research.
IPT hike leads to £6bn tax windfall
The government collected £6bn from businesses as a result of the increase in the insurance premium tax, an increase of 22% on the previous year.
Analysis: Whiplash bill faces bumpy ride through parliament
Vocal opposition to the Civil Liability Bill is ramping up as MPs prepare to debate it in its second reading.
Blog: How will Paul Geddes' decade at Direct Line Group be remembered?
When Paul Geddes took over the role of CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland’s insurance business in July 2009, moving from the retail arm of the bank, and replacing Chris Sullivan, I cannot remember many getting too excited.
Motor market back in the money with best results for over 20 years
The motor insurance market has reported its best underwriting result in over 20 years, according to EY.
Motor premiums in reverse as prices drop 5.5% in year
Car insurance premiums have dropped off 5.5% in the past 12 months.
Motor premiums climbed by over 10% in 2017
Premiums for all types of motor insurance increased in Q4 2017.
Motor premium growth slows despite Ogden fears
Motor premiums have risen at their slowest rate in 2017 for the first time in recent years, and declined 1.3% in the last quarter.
Post Power List 2018: Huw Evans
Director general, Association of British Insurers
Post Power List 2018: Steve White
CEO, British Insurance Brokers’ Association
Ecclesiastical urges Chancellor to make charities exempt from IPT
Ecclesiastical has backed the Charity Finance Group by urging the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, to make charities exempt from Insurance Premium Tax ahead of Wednesday’s budget announcement.
Jelf & Bluefin's Phil Barton on getting back to organic growth
Brokers must get back to their roots of being pillars in the community to achieve organic growth, says Phil Barton, group CEO at Jelf.
MP launches petition to freeze IPT rise
An MP has launched a petition urging the government not to raise the Insurance Premium Tax in next week’s budget.
ABI releases video urging no further IPT rises
The Association of British Insurers has launched a video urging the Chancellor not to increase Insurance Premium Tax in the November budget.
IPT rise would hit rural communities the hardest
Further increases in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax in the Chancellor’s forthcoming budget would hit farmers and rural communities disproportionately, NFU Mutual has warned.
IPT raising £4.8bn a year
Insurance Premium Tax is raising £4.8bn a year, or £179 per household, new research has found.
Ageas' Andy Watson's wish list for returning MPs
As goverment returns to business, Andy Watson, CEO of Ageas UK, reminds MPs that there are still three major areas of policy affecting insurance that need to be properly addressed before insurers can begin to control and then reduce customer premiums.
Analysis: Repair costs
The questionable practice of marking up at-fault repairs continues, despite resistance in some quarters. Will this status quo ever be challenged?
Motor premiums to rise while government delays Ogden consultation feedback
The Ministry of Justice’s decision to delay the Ogden consultation feedback may push motor premiums up.