Association of British Insurers (ABI)
ABI: Carillion collapse to cost trade credit insurers £31m
Association says industry is to pay over £30m to help suppliers recover.
Quizzical questions: 24 November 2017
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Escape of water claim costs rise to £483m this year
The ABI revealed that claims have gone up 24% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to 2014 as it called on the insurance market to tackle the expense.
Market welcomes IPT freeze at 12% in Budget
However further campaigning action is urged to persuade the Chancellor to keep his hands off the "stealth tax" which has doubled since 2015.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
MP tables motion in Parliament urging government to freeze IPT
Early Day Motion calls on government to make the commitment in upcoming Budget.
Why you should sign the Women in Finance Charter
Insurance careers coach Katherine Bryant explains why the Charter is important for insurers and brokers.
Quizzical questions: 3 November 2017
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The Blog Spot: Release the Brexit files!
Siân Barton calls on the government to publish its Brexit impact assessment on the insurance sector.
News analysis: Mind the knowledge gap
Insurance education shortfall revealed by FCA creates opportunity for brokers
ABI hits out at FSCS fee proposals
Biba says brokers should not be worse off and calls again for a separate funding class.
IPT raises £4.8bn a year
ABI calls on government to cease this tax “raid on the responsible” and say no to further rises as report highlights lack of consumer awareness about the tax.
Treasury Committee calls for changes to Solvency II post-Brexit
Committee wants discussion between the PRA and the industry in response to "practical difficulties" of Solvency II.
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Industry welcomes Ogden rate reform proposals
Biba calls for speedy implementation of proposals.
Government’s proposed changes could bring Ogden rate up to 0-1%
New framework would see the discount rate reviewed every three years.
ABI slams “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” motor ruling
ABI warns that owners of vehicles like golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers could be forced to take out third party insurance unless the European Commission takes action.
Insurance Cares: Biba calls for signposting
Biba’s Graeme Trudgill explains why signposting is a key element of helping vulnerable customers access insurance.
Ogden decision to be published on Thursday
The government's response follows the consultation on how the discount rate should be set in the future.
Ogden: Brokers and insurers want discount rate of betwen 0 - 1%
Poll suggests two thirds think the rate should settle at between 0 - 1%.
Insurance Cares: Where can insurance brokers help vulnerable customers?
Broker Network’s Richard Pitt explains five key ways brokers can look after their clients.
£1.3bn of dishonest claims found in 2016
ABI figures reveal the scale of organised fraud and warns of opportunistic motor fraud.
Leaving the EU without a deal not acceptable, warns ABI
Trade association says that if no Brexit deal is in place insurers may not be able to continue to meet the needs of millions customers and remain legally compliant.
Queen's Speech: Insurers welcome new whiplash legislation move
Industry looks towards meaningful delivery of the reform.