Blogs
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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.
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Accessing medical reports: time for change in a digital era
04/05/2023
Will Meredew, our Policy Adviser for Health and Protection, explores how increased use of electronic health reports for insurance can improve processes for customers, GPs and their patients.
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Updates to the ABI’s Guide to Minimum Standards for Critical Illness cover
13/04/2023
The ABI has updated its Guide to Minimum Standards for Critical Illness cover. Health and Protection Policy Adviser Jakob Strandgaard explains what the changes are and what they mean.
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Savings and insurance industry could help more people get the care they want if barriers are addressed
06/04/2023
“Many disabled adults and older people continue to be denied choice and control over their lives”, a recent Lords report found. The Social Care Future inquiry also showed that people…
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Why insurers weathered the gilt yields hike and the liquidity crisis, and the importance of pension engagement
28/03/2023
David Otudeko and Maria Busca set out why insurers weren’t affected by the dramatic increase in UK Government gilt yields last autumn in the same way that Defined Benefit pension schemes were.
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Unpacking the 'Budget for Growth': A Review of the Tax Implications of the Spring Budget 2023
16/03/2023
The Spring Budget revealed exciting new tax policy changes and long-term growth plans, but the elephant in the room remained. The OECD/G20 Pillar Two Framework, despite warnings from the ABI and its members, will be legislated for alongside further a QDMTT and IIR in the Finance Bill 2023. However, there were still big wins for the ABI. Read to find out more.
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Getting the nation's health off the critical list
13/03/2023
If the health of the UK was diagnosed, then it could well be placed on the critical list. Ahead of the Spring Budget, Yvonne Braun, our Director of LTS, Health and Protection, discusses why reducing the IPT rate for health insurance could kick start a healthier UK.
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Partners in Crime Prevention
02/03/2023
Commissioner Angela McLaren, City of London Police, writes about how public-private partnerships are key to tackling fraud and the devastating impacts it has on society.
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Five steps for building your insurance business with greater diversity, equity and inclusion
17/02/2023
74% of insurance CEOs believe DEI progress has moved too slowly. KPMG UK Partner, Mel Newton, looks at how you can build your business with greater diversity, equity and inclusion
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Why Web 3 is too important for insurers to ignore
10/02/2023
From automated smart contracts to rapid and secure zero-knowledge authentication, Web 3 has shifted from a buzzword to a mainstream competitive differentiator. What are the potential benefits for your insurance business?