Blogs

  • Change? How the new government can show it’s serious about tackling fraud

    27/09/2024

    Jonathan Purvis, Senior Policy Adviser in our general insurance team explains how the new government can show it’s serious about fraud and what it needs to do to ensure its counter fraud strategy is comprehensive and responsive to changing threats.

  • UK Fraud Strategy: Why the Government’s Plan to Ban Cold Calling Needs Further Consideration

    11/10/2023

    Fraud is the single largest crime type in England and Wales, so we support the intention of an extended ban on cold calling to reduce fraud and protect innocent members of the public. However, it is important that any ban on cold calling is in line with the policy intent set out in the UK Fraud Strategy to prevent fraudsters from duping people into buying fake investments or other financial products.

  • Economic Crime Plan 2

    30/05/2023

    Jonathan Purvis, Policy Adviser in our General Insurance team, explains how the ABI has been working in partnership with government to help ensure the success of the UK Economic Crime Plan 2.