ABI calls on government to help insurers provide best deal

Nick Starling

The Association of British insurers (ABI) has insisted the government needs to tackle the UK’s compensation culture if motor insurers are to provide customers with the best deals.

Nick Starling, director of general insurance and health at the ABI, said that for every £1 insurers receive in premiums they are paying out £1.21 in claims and expenses.

“Insurers are doing everything they can to tackle these unnecessary costs to ensure honest drivers get the best possible insurance deal. We have successfully campaigned for reforms to the compensation system that should reduce significantly the excessive legal costs in settling personal injury claims.

“We now need the Government

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