News articles
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Bad debt Britain - payouts to help UK firms survive unpaid bills now at their highest since 2009
22/03/2019
£5 million a week paid by trade credit insurers to help firms cope with bad debts as the number of claims soar 60% in the last year. Insurance payouts that provide a lifeline to help businesses…
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"Car thieves have been having a field day." ABI responds to new keyless access security rating
21/03/2019
Insurance industry research body Thatcham Research has today published new security ratings taking into account the vulnerability of vehicles to keyless relay attack. That’s when thieves target fobs…
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Discount Rate review begins
19/03/2019
Responding to an announcement today, 19 March, to the London Stock Exchange stating that the Lord Chancellor will announce later the commencement of the first review of the Personal Injury Discount Rate...
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Brexit and Green Cards - updated advice from the ABI
18/03/2019
Drivers planning to take their vehicles to the EU, including the Republic of Ireland, should continue to plan for a no-deal Brexit and make arrangements to have a Green Card in time for when they travel the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said today.
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What insurance do yoga teachers need?
15/03/2019
Insurance Questions Answered: I’ve just qualified as a yoga teacher – what insurance will I need for my classes? People of all ages, sizes and ability come to yoga for many different reasons…
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Brexit extra time "must not be wasted"
14/03/2019
Reacting to Parliament’s vote to extend Article50 till 30 June, Huw Evans, Director General of the Association of British Insurers, said: "This is really the only choice available given the amount of…
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Platform market "working well for most consumers"
14/03/2019
Responding to the publication of the FCA's Investments Platform Market Study, Rob Yuille, Assistant Director, Head of Long-Term Savings Policy, Association of British Insurers…
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Brexit delay "preferable to no deal by accident"
13/03/2019
Responding to this evening’s votes in Parliament, which ruled out a no-deal Brexit in any circumstance, Hugh Savill, Director of Regulation at the Association of British Insurers, said: “It is right…
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ABI responds to latest Brexit meaningful vote
12/03/2019
Responding to the result of the latest meaningful vote on the Prime Minister's Withdrawl Agreement, Huw Evans, Director General, Association of British Insurers, said: “This is very…
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Billions of pounds for greener investments waiting to be unlocked
11/03/2019
Insurers outline proposals on data and financial regulation The insurance industry is putting forward ideas to make it easier for the financial sector to invest in greener assets, unlocking billions…