News articles
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“Confusing patchwork of rules” behind pension charge issues
05/08/2019
Responding to a report out today from the Work and Pensions Select Committee, Rob Yuille, Head of Long-Term Savings Policy at the Association of British Insurers, said: “Of course consumers…
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Flash flooding: Insurers swing into action to help those affected
01/08/2019
With a spate of flash flooding affecting parts of the UK including Cheshire and Greater Manchester, insurers are working to support affected customers deal with the clean up and repairs. Laura…
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ABI releases new Criminal Convictions Guide
31/07/2019
ABI issues revised guidelines to help insurers deal with criminal convictions The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued updated guidance to help insurers treat people with criminal…
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ABI responds to FCA proposals on defined benefit pensions
30/07/2019
Responding to the FCA announcement today of measures to protect consumers transferring out of defined benefit pension schemes, Rob Yuille Assistant Director, ABI’s Head of Long-Term…
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Fall in the cost of motor insurance stalls, as the ABI warns of a bumpy road ahead for motorists.
29/07/2019
Record repair costs adding pressure to premiums. Government changes to personal injury calculations set to add to motor insurance costs going forward. The average price paid for motor insurance in…
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Cabinet appointments welcomed by the ABI
25/07/2019
Welcoming Sajid Javid’s appointment as Chancellor, Director General of the Association of British Insurers, Huw Evans, said: “I worked closely with Sajid Javid in the negotiations to…
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ABI reacts to Boris Johnson victory in the Conservative leadership ballot
23/07/2019
Huw Evans, Director General of the ABI, said: “Boris Johnson inherits a huge set of challenges and we should all hope that he will be able to overcome the current impasse and implement Brexit…
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Discount Rate Impact Assessment “misleading and wholly disingenuous”.
19/07/2019
In the wake of the Ministry of Justice setting a new Discount Rate of minus 0.25 %, Director General of the Association of British Insurers, Huw Evans, has written a letter to Lord Chancellor David…
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Benefits of young driver restrictions "indisputable"
18/07/2019
Welcoming today’s announcement from DfT of a consultation into how to make young drivers safer, Director of General Insurance Policy at the Association of British Insurers, James Dalton…
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"Travellers need a more proportionate approach" - ABI responds to FCA consultation on signposting
15/07/2019
Responding to a consultation paper, published today by the FCA, on signposting to travel insurance for consumers with medical conditions, Director of Regulation at the Association of British…