News articles
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EU leaders agree exit plan - our response
25/11/2018
With EU leaders agreeing to the terms of the UK's exit plan, ABI Director General Huw Evans said: “Today's agreement by EU leaders is another step forward. It remains vital for our industry’s…
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ABI comment on Brexit Political Declaration
22/11/2018
Huw Evans, Director General of the Association of British Insurers, commented: “It is vital for our industry’s customers that we have an orderly withdrawal process and transition period and any…
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ABI reponds to EIOPA call for immediate action on cross-border contracts
05/11/2018
The European Commission seemingly continues to refuse to take action to remedy the issue of cross-border contract continuity in a No Deal Brexit scenario. In an press statement issued by…
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ABI's response to the Government's technical guidance for vehicle insurance in a No Deal Brexit scenario
24/09/2018
Hugh Savill, Director of Regulation at the Association of British Insurers, said: “The Government and motor insurance bodies across Europe have already agreed a plan to keep the UK in the EU’s car…
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Urgent agreement needed on regulatory deal to address Brexit contracts issue
23/08/2018
Commenting on the publication today of the Financial Services technical notice relating to a no-deal Brexit, Hugh Savill, Director of Regulation at the Association of British Insurers, said: “Leaving…
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Brexit white paper response: insurance industry "too important to be a rule taker"
12/07/2018
Commenting on the publication today (Thursday 12th July) of the Government's White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and European Union post-Brexit, Huw Evans, ABI Director General…
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European Commission ‘continue to ignore the interests of millions of policyholders across the EU’
28/06/2018
With less than 9 months until the UK leaves the EU, the European Commission is still refusing to tackle the issue of cross-border contract continuity. In an ‘Opinion’ issued by the European Insurance…
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Drivers get the green light for hassle free post Brexit driving in the EU
17/05/2018
UK drivers and hauliers will not have to apply or pay for ‘Green Card’ documentation from insurers when they travel in an EU member state after Brexit, the Department for Transport has confirmed in a letter to the ABI.
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ABI comment on the Bank of England update on the Brexit transition period
29/03/2018
Following publication by The Bank of England of an update on its regulatory approach to preparations for EU withdrawal, Jonathan de Beer, Senior Adviser to the Director General and EU Exit…
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Brexit transition deal offers "some temporary certainty"
19/03/2018
Responding to the news of a recommended Brexit transition deal, ABI Director General Huw Evans said: “It is a relief to hear that the Government and the EC are recommending a transition deal is…