Association of British Insurers (ABI)
ABI register to provide insurers with details of known fraudsters
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched the Insurance Fraud Register, to make details of all known insurance fraudsters in the UK available to insurers.
Autonet pairs with CDL to offer online car history search
Autonet Insurance has joined forces with CDL to develop software which will enable consumers to check a vehicle’s history using its registration number.
Here comes the flood
Brokers are hoping for a watertight solution to stem the tide of the UK’s flood insurance crisis
God said to Noah
Everybody loves to talk about the weather, really, don’t they? They like to have a good moan, and compare horror stories. And recently, there have been some great reasons to do so.
Lawyers highlight impact of IMD on aggregators
Law firm Norton Rose has claimed that aggregators, claims managers and loss adjustors will be most heavily impacted by the changes proposed in the new text of the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
ABI sees 'minimal future benefit' from compulsory commission disclosure
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the European Commission’s proposals including on the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
ABI reveals new chairman
The board of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has nominated Tidjane Thiam as the next chairman of the trade body.
Three in four people contacted by "nuisance" CMCs
More than 75% of people have been targeted by claims management companies, a survey by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has found.
ABI backs Equality Act exemption
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed confirmation from the Home Office that the incoming Equality Act will not apply to financial services.
Insurers branded slow and insensitive over riot claims
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has defended its members over accusations that insurers have been too slow in compensating victims of last year’s riots.
UK government urged to tackle flood risk insurance issues
The UK government has been urged to take action "sooner rather than later" to tackle flood risks.
OFT competition decision on motor market divides opinion
The news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is considering referring the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission has been met with a range of different reactions.
Underinsured flooding risks costing £1bn a year
Uninsured or underinsured flooding risks are costing £1bn a year in England and Wales according to new figures.
Riot scheme not fit for purpose, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for an overhaul in the law that provides for compensation to be paid to the victims of riots.
Robert Hiscox slams "feeble" ABI
The outgoing chairman of Hiscox, Robert Hiscox, has hit out at the lack of expertise in the incoming regulator and lack of strength among industry representatives at a recent industry conference.
AA calls for less talk, more action on whiplash claims
The AA has called for the government to take action on whiplash, and said it hopes the second insurance summit will be the “last talking shop”.
ABI accused of playing 'cynical and duplicitous game' over portal fees
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reportedly advised members to start negotiating with offers of £150 for legal fees in low value claims.
LV hires claims director from American Express Insurance
LV has appointed Chris Rolland as claims director responsible for overseeing all aspects of claims within LV's general insurance business.
Income pressure to hamper premium recovery until 2015
Non-life premiums will not recover to 2003 levels until after 2015, according to the Ernst & Young ITEM Club Outlook for financial services.
Home Secretary gives backing to Biba and ABI signposting initiative
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have revealed a government backed signposting agreement which they claim will make it easier for older customers to find motor and travel insurance.
Budget reforms 'strongly welcomed' by ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed many of the changes revealed in today’s budget, despite the fact they will have little direct impact on the insurance industry.
Brightside's Holman hits out at slow approach to DVLA access
Brightside Group has hit out at the insurance industry for not securing access to the DVLA database sooner than it is.
ABI warns time is running out on flood insurance cover
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned that the clock is ticking on the need to secure a long-term sustainable flood insurance market in the UK.
Broker's Ark
If you’ll excuse the mixed metaphor, I think the topic most likely to explode in insurance land this year is flooding.