Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Thoresen urges FCA to tone down the rhetoric
Otto Thoresen, director general of the Association of British Insurers (ABI), has called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to engage with balanced rhetoric to head of a confrontational relationship with the industry.
Industry laments lack of referral fee bite in TSC report
The Transport Select Committee’s follow up report into the cost of motor insurance has been widely welcomed by the insurance industry but there is frustration that proposed measures to tackle referral fees do not go far enough.
Cameron's attack on H&S culture challenged by legal sector
David Cameron has vowed to “wage war” against the health and safety culture in Britain.
Profile: Biba does Brussels
Distribution, European influence and a united voice for insurance are just some of the key areas new Biba chairman Andy Homer and CEO Eric Galbraith are focusing on, writes Martin Friel
Government brings ABI young driver proposals to a full stop
Road safety minister rejects ABI proposals to place restrictions on new and young drivers
Ex-ABI man to head up new FSA department
Peter Vipond has been appointed as head of department, insurance sector and prudential support, at the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
ABI questions Ombudsman's publishing policy
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has questioned the Ombudsman’s policy of publishing all its decisions.
ABI welcomes launch of OFT motor investigation
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the news of a further investigation into the UK motor market by insisting that insurers were committed to providing the best possible deal for customers.
Nearly two-thirds of UK businesses hit by bad weather
Research conducted by Zurich has revealed that 64% of UK businesses have suffered disruption as a result of adverse weather.
ABI confirms no higher premiums for winter tyres
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reassured motorists that fitting winter tyres should not result in higher motor insurance premiums.
ABI sets out the top five motor insurance priorities
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has highlighted the need to reduce young driver deaths and serious injuries as one of the five key priorities for the industry.
ABI advises alcohol ban and curfew for young drivers
A ban on alcohol and restricted driving hours are two of the proposals set out by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in a bid to reduce accidents among drivers aged under 25.
Pet owners killing their pets for cash
Pet owners have been injuring or even killing their pets to secure insurance payouts as it emerged that dishonest claims on animal policies quadrupled last year.
ABI calls on government to help insurers provide best deal
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.
Trade bodies respond to flood insurance concerns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have both moved to address the insurance problems being faced by homeowners in flood affected regions.
ABI welcomes vote on banning referral fees
The banning of referral fees will be debated in the House of Commons next week and provided the vote is successful, will be added to Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has announced.
Flood cover could be pulled following reforms warns ABI
Government tactics to reform the planning process must not lead to uninsurable building developments, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned.
ABI issues guidance on company boards and pay
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published its first report on Board Effectiveness and issued revised principles of executive remuneration.
ABI Key Facts reveals broker market figures
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has updated its Key Facts and Figures on the UK insurance sector and revealed that 56% of all insurance business is sold through brokers.
Breedon to leave L&G
Legal & General (L&G) has announced that group chief executive, Tim Breedon, will be retiring from the company at the end of 2012.
ABI demands clean up of compensation system
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has made an urgent call for the reform of the compensation system.
Insurers see referral fee ban as important first step
The Association of British Insurers (ABI)and Axa have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will ban the selling on of personal injury details for referral fees.
ABI keen to engage with OFT motor inquiry
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has described the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) announcement of an inquiry into the cost of motor insurance as an opportunity to highlight the increasing cost pressures insurers’ face.
Pressure group hits back at ABI compensation culture claim
The Access to Justice Action Group (Ajag) has slammed the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) call for reform of Britain’s compensation culture laws.