Association of British Insurers (ABI)
ABI figures show the "scale of the challenge" in fighting fraud
Industry experts say there is much do be done following ABI report that one insurance fraud per minute is detected in the UK.
The Blog Spot: Fighting crime
The ABI’s latest research on insurance fraud in the UK did not use the phrase “ghost broking” but it did reference a fraudster being jailed for selling fake motor insurance policies.
Insurance scams amounting to £1.3bn detected in 2017
Research from ABI reveals one insurance fraud per minute was discovered.
Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Whiplash reforms delayed until 2020
Government pushes date back for “extensive testing”.
Biba urges FCA to be "quicker off the mark" in tackling online fraud
Industry responds after the regulator fails to stop clone broker on Facebook.
Fifty firms sign new inclusion pledge
Biba, Lloyd's and Zurich among businesses signing pledge addressing potential discrimination.
Dual pricing biggest issue for consumers, says the CII
Organisation launches new Public Trust Index.
Broking break - Your top 5
The five most read stories of the week include news about products, aggregators and Folgate, as well as a blog from Huw Evans and the UK Broker Awards 2018 shortlist.
The Blog Spot: Doubling down on dual pricing
The ABI highlighted its work around dual pricing this week. Siân Barton supports the crackdown by Biba and the ABI, particularly how it could help vulnerable customers.
Huw Evans: Tackling dual pricing
The ABI’s director general writes exclusively for Insurance Age’s Insurance Cares campaign.
Trade credit insurers pay out record amount at start of 2018
ABI reveals that insurers got more than 40 claims a day.
Amanda Blanc to become ABI chair
Blanc is the first woman to chair the Association since it was formed more than 100 years ago.
Insurance complaints to Financial Ombudsman hold steady in 2017/18
But organisation warns over loyalty and telematics complaints.
#Insagepeople: 21 - 25 May 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
MPs concerned re whiplash reforms
Justice Committee “troubled” by the reliability of insurer fraud data ahead of secondary legislation on personal injury reform.
UK to remain in motor insurance ‘free circulation zone’
The decision means insurers will not have to issue ‘Green Cards’ when motorists wish to drive in EU member states after Brexit.
Blog: Eight things to look out for at Biba 2018
As the UK insurance sector descends on Manchester for the 2018 British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference, Jonathan Swift predicts some of the key talking points on the floor and in the bars around the venue.
Quizzical questions: 11 May 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
The Blog Spot: Why on earth is dual pricing still going on?
Emmanuel Kenning shares his thoughts after the launch of the ABI and Biba initiative.
ABI calls on FCA to use new personal lines principles when supervising firms
Biba encourages brokers to help solve the dual pricing problem.
Biba and ABI team up to tackle dual pricing in personal lines
Trade bodies state that members will give board and senior management level priority to better outcomes for long-standing customers.
Quizzical questions: 23 March 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Trade credit insurer pay-outs at highest level since 2009
ABI says company failures such as Monarch Airlines and Carillion have led to challenging trading conditions.