Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Insurers considered irrelevant in MMC and fire risk debate
Experts have warned that obtaining cover for buildings using modern methods of construction (MMC) could become increasingly difficult after insurers were prevented from taking part in a London Assembly planning committee meeting.
Young UK drivers better risk than European peers
Young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts, according to research from Axa.
IFB and MIB join forces to fight fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has entered into an agreement with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) for support services.
Crash for cash motor fraud spreads across UK
Motor insurance fraud is affecting more of England’s most densely populated areas than ever before, according to research from law firm Keoghs.
Insurers pay out £650m on snow claims
Insurers paid out £650m in dealing with 335,000 claims from customers suffering damage to their homes, businesses and vehicles following the coldest winter in thirty years, according to the ABI.
ABI welcomes Government asbestos pledge
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed the announcement by the Justice Secretary Jack Straw of a package of measures to help people with asbestos-related diseases.
ABI hits back at Government employers' liability proposal
The ABI has voiced concerns about proposals to set up an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau (ELIB), as outlined in a Department for Work and Pensions consultation paper
ABI calls for increased competitiveness as insurance industry pays taxman £8.2bn
A more competitive and business friendly environment is needed to ensure the UK does not lose more insurance firms based here, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned.
Consumer confidence falling, according to ABI
Research from the ABI reveals job security fears
ABI backs Scottish financial services industry
Association says Scotland is a positive location for financial services firms
Biba welcomes ABI guide
Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive at Biba, describes guide as a "positive step"
ABI guide aims to aid brokers
Brokers who sell general insurance online could benefit from new guidance from the Association of British Insurers
ABI calls for RDR advice to be simplified
Association welcomes retail distribution review but says a simplified advice process is needed
Fire costs soar
According to a new report, in the first half of 2009 insurers paid out £639m for fire damage
Taking the pulse of PMI
With a growing population and challenges ahead for government spending Emmanuel Kenning asks what the future holds for the PMI market.
Change on the horizon
Emmanuel Kenning looks at the start of the planning process for the technology implications of Solvency II, an issue that will loom larger for brokers in 2010.
ABI estimates the cost of flood claims at £100m
"The hard work still to come" - Nick Starling
Insurers attack Government over trade credit top-up flop
Government claims industry hasn't embraced scheme
ABI predicts flood damage will top £100m
Insurers have received up to 1,000 claims so far
ABI's new director general unveiled
Kerrie Kelly to succeed Stephen Haddrill in February 2010
New Insurance Charities president elected
Nick Starling of the Association of British Insurers has been chosen as the new Insurance Charities president
Fears over FOS complaints data
Ombudsman's decision to 'name and shame' bothers Biba's Steve White
Experts welcome new MoJ claims procedure
Agreement reached over low value road traffic accident injury claims
ABI: Insurers pay out £300m a day
Latest figures show that the insurance industry is weathering recession