Blogs
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Incentives to help fund social care: what are the benefits and challenges?
25/06/2019
There has been no shortage of policy ideas from commentators in the care funding debate. Politicians have talked up the potential for financial services products to pay for care; industry has emphasised that a market needs the right conditions to grow, including incentives, better awareness and access to advice.
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The importance of culture in parental leave
21/06/2019
In the 5 years I have been working in insurance, times they are a-changin as long established stereotypes are challenged and slowly broken down. As a white male, I wouldn't normally be associated…
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Reuben Overmark’s ABIversary Reflections
20/06/2019
In a few weeks, I will be celebrating my one-year anniversary at the ABI! It has been a great ride, with some fantastic colleagues. I have enjoyed meeting with members across the country…
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The Value of Flood Protection: Quantifying the Benefits of Defences Along U.K. Rivers
18/06/2019
Whenever the U.K. is hit by major flooding, attention quickly turns to the performance of the nation’s flood defences. Some defences, such as London’s Thames Barrier, are regularly recognized for…
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Life and Tax in the shadow of Brexit
04/06/2019
Despite the uncertain status of the UK’s departure from the European Union, industry and government struggle on attempting to address matters not directly affected. However, with the Spring Statement…
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ABI Alumni Chloe Woodhead blogs on how working at the ABI helped her progress her career
31/05/2019
I am Chloe Woodhead and I worked at the ABI for 10 years from 2005 to 2015. I started as an HR Assistant and then progressed to HR Adviser. I am now HR Manager at Centor Insurance and Risk…
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The Increasing Importance of Operational Resilience to the Insurance Industry
24/05/2019
Operational Resilience within the UK Financial Services Sector has come under the spotlight following recent high-profile media reporting of harm caused to consumers and other market participants…
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Mental Health Awareness – making one week last all year
17/05/2019
Mental Health Awareness Week is one of those few moments in the year where businesses across the nation, stop and think a little about the mental wellbeing of their employees. The government also…
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More than just a claim: Insurers tackle mental ill health in the round
15/05/2019
Attitudes to mental health are changing for the better: 67% of people in Britain feel society is more comfortable talking about mental health conditions now compared to 5 years ago. At the same time…
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Reflections on HeforShe mentoring
14/05/2019
As part of his support for the HeForShe campaign, ABI Director General, Huw Evans, committed to mentoring women in the industry. Now in its second year, ABI’s HeForShe…
