Blogs
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Insuring Everyone’s Futures
18/07/2019
Recently, I was struck by the assertion from the Minister for Women that she was in fact the “Minister for Half the Population” when she presented at the recent launch of the Government…
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What does mentoring even mean?
12/07/2019
The concept of a mentor has always been a grey area for me. If someone gives you career advice, are they your mentor? Is there a minimum number of times someone provides advice before they become…
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ABI announces its support for climate disclosure framework
03/07/2019
The Financial Stability Board’s Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (or TCFD as it has thankfully been shortened to) is an industry-led initiative, which promotes voluntary…
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Can insurance help drive a greener future?
01/07/2019
Huw Evans writes for the Social Market Foundation’s publication, “How sustainable finance can tackle the climate emergency”, in association with the Chartered Banker Institute. Few parts of the…
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“You get to be so creative!” Senior Digital Content Executive Lottie Dight blogs on the best, and most surprising, things about working at the ABI
27/06/2019
Tell us about your role at the ABI – what do you do and why? I oversee the ABI’s digital output, which means I look after our website, social media channels and newsletters. I work with teams across…
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Working 9 to 5? Could be worse…
25/06/2019
Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living. Well, while Dolly Parton may have had good reason to bemoan the sexist attitudes and general harassment in her 1980s office, most people working with the…
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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…
