Press Releases

Pensions Act 2008 A Landmark In Pension Reform – Now It’s The Details That Matter

Thursday 27th November 2008

Good News For Consumers As FSA Backs Abi’s Distribution Reform Proposals

Tuesday 25th November 2008

Half The Working Population Not Saving Enough For Retirement – Haddrill Calls For Pensions Boost

Tuesday 25th November 2008

Pre-Budget Report: Flood defences best candidate to boost capital expenditure

Friday 21st November 2008

Don't forget savings, Mr Darling - ABI's message for the Pre-Budget Report

Friday 21st November 2008

Barclays Placed On Red Top By Ivis

Tuesday 18th November 2008

ABI Reveals Whiplash Epidemic

Thursday 13th November 2008

ABI Responds To Proposals For Nhs Top-Up Funding

Tuesday 4th November 2008

Skandia Mistaken – ABI

Monday 3rd November 2008

Insurance Industry Initiative Will Improve Annuity Transfer Times

Thursday 23rd October 2008

A Stable Insurance Sector

Friday 17th October 2008

PPI has never been a more valuable product

Tuesday 30th September 2008

ABI - Consumers will benefit from the right reforms to financial advice

Wednesday 24th September 2008

Economic slowdown encourages more companies to take up trade credit insurance

Thursday 4th September 2008

ABI appoints Huw Evans as director of coreporate affairs

Sunday 17th August 2008

Safeguarding the future: ABI calls on chancellor to promote saving and stability

Wednesday 23rd July 2008

ABI customer impact report: progress made but challenges remain

Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Portillo and Brand to headline the 2008 financial media awards

Monday 21st July 2008

Government personal injury reform proposals are a missed oportunity

Sunday 20th July 2008

Floods agreement addresses public concerns

Thursday 17th July 2008

Personal Accounts Charging Structure Must Be Fair And Sustainable Says The ABI

Monday 14th July 2008

Gloomy Outlook As Consumers Fail To Protect Themselves Against Economic Downturn

Saturday 12th July 2008

Agreement on flood insurance is good news for customers

Thursday 10th July 2008

New ABI consumer guides on HIV and insurance published

Thursday 10th July 2008

Improved consumer information highlights benefits of shopping around for a retirement income

Wednesday 9th July 2008

Government action on pleural plaques should ficus on education

Tuesday 8th July 2008

Driven to deception - insurers detect record £5m a week of motor fraud

Wednesday 2nd July 2008

ABI responds to further financial stability consultation

Monday 30th June 2008

Bradford And Bingley Placed On Amber Top By IVIS

Wednesday 25th June 2008

ABI: Information, Not Legislation, Is Best Way To Help Older Insurance Customers

Wednesday 25th June 2008

Scotland Getting It Right On Managing Flood Risk Says The ABI

Wednesday 25th June 2008

Pitt Report On The 2007 Summer Floods Must Be Acted On Says The ABI

Tuesday 24th June 2008

Public Demand More Action To Reduce Flooding – Opinion Research Published By The ABI

Tuesday 17th June 2008

Lords Must Act To Prevent Pension Savers Being Short-Changed

Monday 16th June 2008

Insurance Genetics Moratorium Extended To 2014

Thursday 12th June 2008

Insurers Widen Access To Home Insurance In The North East

Monday 9th June 2008

Insurance Industry Responds To Competition Commission’s Findings On PPI

Wednesday 4th June 2008

West Country Floods – Advice To Policy Holders

Thursday 29th May 2008

ABI  WELCOMES  GOVERNMENT PLANS FOR A FLOODS AND WATER BILL

Tuesday 13th May 2008

ABI RESPONDS TO DRAFT QUEENS SPEECH ON BANKING REFORM BILL

Tuesday 13th May 2008

ABI ANNOUNCES FULL LINE UP OF SPEAKERS FOR ITS 2008 SOLVENCY II CONFERENCE

Sunday 11th May 2008

ABI: INSURERS WORKING HARD TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OF ANNUITIES

Sunday 11th May 2008

INSURANCE  COMPARISON WEBSITES MUST GIVE CUSTOMERS CLEAR AND ACCURATE INFORMATION SAYS THE ABI

Wednesday 7th May 2008

GOVERNMENT’S YOUNG DRIVER PROPOSALS A FIRST STEP, BUT MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE, SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 6th May 2008

EFRA FLOODING REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR A FLOODS BILL SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 6th May 2008

CLOGGED UP BRITAIN – THE ABI CALLS FOR OVERHAUL OF THE UK’S DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Tuesday 29th April 2008

ABI RESPONSE TO NEW BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT FORUM ON TAX

Monday 28th April 2008

REFORM OF FINANCIAL ADVICE MUST PUT CUSTOMERS FIRST

Monday 28th April 2008

TRIPARTITE SYSTEM OF FINANCIAL REGULATION NEEDS TO IMPROVE, SAY INSURERS. THE SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGIME IS NOT THE WAY

Wednesday 23rd April 2008

PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE RISES AGAIN

Tuesday 22nd April 2008

THORESEN AND WESLEYAN BOOST ABI CUSTOMER IMPACT SCHEME

Sunday 20th April 2008

LEAMAN TO LEAVE ABI FOR NEW ROLE

Tuesday 15th April 2008

ABI: FLOOD RESILIENCE KITEMARK NEEDED FOR NEW HOMES

Sunday 6th April 2008

THE ABI AND GOVERNMENT LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO HELP SMALL FIRMS KEEP THEIR HEADS ABOVE WATER

Tuesday 1st April 2008

CALLS GROW FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO ACT NOW ON REFORMING PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION

Tuesday 25th March 2008

LEARN TO DRIVE, NOT DRIVE TO LEARN – LATEST ABI RESEARCH SHOWS THE REAL RISKS FACED BY YOUNG DRIVERS 

Tuesday 18th March 2008

SOLVENCY II: ABI RESPONSE TO SKINNER DRAFT REPORT

Tuesday 18th March 2008

ABI BUDGET RESPONSE:  CONSUMERS NEED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES

Wednesday 12th March 2008

GENERIC ADVICE PATHFINDER MUST GET THORESEN INITIATIVE BACK ON TRACK

Monday 3rd March 2008

ABI RESEARCH: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ‘PAYS’ FOR SHAREHOLDERS AND COMPANY PERFORMANCE

Wednesday 27th February 2008

EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS AND SEVERANCE: GUIDELINES FROM ABI AND NAPF

Friday 22nd February 2008

Customer Impact Survey 2007/08: Steady progress but more work needed to improve customer satisfaction

Tuesday 19th February 2008

UNSALEABLE, UNINSURABLE, UNINHABITABLE – TOUGHER PLANNING CONTROLS NEEDED FOR NEW HOMES, SAYS THE ABI

Thursday 14th February 2008

ABI RESEARCH CONFERENCE: ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING THE UK

Monday 4th February 2008

COPING WITH A CRISIS: ABI ADVICE ON PROTECTING YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS

Friday 1st February 2008

DEPOSIT PROTECTION: NO INCREASE NEEDED

Wednesday 30th January 2008

ABI LAUNCHES NEW FUND SECTORS WEB TOOL FOR ADVISERS AND CONSUMERS

Monday 28th January 2008

ABI EXPANDS ITS PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM

Tuesday 22nd January 2008

PITT HAS THE RIGHT ANSWERS, NOW WE NEED ACTION AND MONEY SAYS THE ABI

Monday 17th December 2007

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME ANNOUNCEMENT IS GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOST PENSIONS

Monday 17th December 2007

VALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: A MESSAGE FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

Thursday 13th December 2007

THE ABI SUPPORTS CALL BY THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FOR BETTER FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT

Thursday 6th December 2007

PENSIONS BILL MUST ADD TO SAVING, NOT UNDERMINE EXISTING PENSIONS

Wednesday 5th December 2007

INSURERS CALL FOR 25-YEAR FLOOD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY - PUBLIC BACKS OVERHAUL OF DRAINAGE AS TOP PRIORITY AND EXPECT FLOODS TO RETURN

Tuesday 4th December 2007

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S DECISION ON PLEURAL PLAQUES MISGUIDED SAYS THE ABI

Thursday 29th November 2007

CROSSING BORDERS SAFELY- THE ABI PUBLISHES PROPOSALS TO REDUCE THE RISING NUMBER OF COLLISIONS CAUSED BY FOREIGN DRIVERS

Wednesday 14th November 2007

ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF MOTOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATES IS GOOD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS

Wednesday 14th November 2007

CRUSHING BLOW FOR ILLEGAL MOTORISTS

Wednesday 14th November 2007

THE ABI RESPONDS TO COMPETITION COMMISSION CONSULTATION ON PAYMENT PROTECTION INSURANCE

Tuesday 6th November 2007

GOVERNMENT MUST ACT ON THE COSTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, NOT JUST PREVENTION, SAYS INSURANCE INDUSTRY CHIEF

Monday 5th November 2007

MARKETS in FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DIRECTIVE( MiFID) BRIEFING NOTE

Thursday 25th October 2007

ABI DISAPPOINTED AT DECISION TO SCRAP ATOL BONDS

Sunday 21st October 2007

THORESEN REVIEW TAKES IMPORTANT STEPS TOWARDS IMPROVING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY

Sunday 21st October 2007

HONESTY IS THE ONLY POLICY AS INSURERS UNCOVER MORE FRAUDS

Wednesday 17th October 2007

Pleural plaques judgment brings clarity for claimants and insurers says the ABI

Tuesday 16th October 2007

GOVERNMENT MUST NOT RISK DISTORTING THE SAVINGS MARKET WITH LARGE DEPOSIT GUARANTEES

Wednesday 10th October 2007

ICAS UPDATE SHOWS UK INSURERS WELL PLACED TO TACKLE THE CHALLENGE OF SOLVENCY II

Wednesday 10th October 2007

ABI: GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED ON FLOOD DEFENCE SPENDING

Tuesday 9th October 2007

PRIVATE SECTOR CAN EASE ‘UNBEARABLE STRAIN’ ON LONG-TERM CARE

Monday 8th October 2007

ABI WILL SPEARHEAD ANNUITY REFORM PLANS

Monday 8th October 2007

ABI HIGHLIGHTS PLANS TO REACH LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH INSURANCE

Monday 8th October 2007

PRE BUDGET REPORT: RESPONSE FROM THE ABI

Monday 8th October 2007

NEW ABI PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE GUIDELINES WILL IMPROVE CLARITY FOR CONSUMERS

Wednesday 3rd October 2007

ABI ANNOUNCES FUND SECTOR IMPROVEMENTS

Tuesday 2nd October 2007

ABI PRESSES FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION ON FLOOD RISK

Monday 1st October 2007

PAYMENT PROTECTION INSURANCE: FSA REVIEW SHOWS CUSTOMERS STARTING TO BENEFIT FROM INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

Tuesday 25th September 2007

ABI OPEN LETTER TO PAUL MYNERS: KEY PERSONAL ACCOUNTS ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED

Sunday 23rd September 2007

TORNADO DAMAGE – INSURANCE ADVICE

Sunday 23rd September 2007

INSURANCE INDUSTRY NOW ABLE TO RESPOND EVEN MORE EFFECTIVELY TO EMERGENCY INCIDENTS

Wednesday 19th September 2007

ABI: CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND MARRIAGE TO BE TREATED THE SAME

Wednesday 29th August 2007

NEW ABI GUIDANCE WILL IMPROVE CLARITY OF PHONE AND ONLINE PROTECTION INSURANCE APPLICATIONS

Tuesday 28th August 2007

LIFE AND PENSIONS NEW BUSINESS FOR THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2007

Wednesday 22nd August 2007

ABI CONFERENCE WILL EXAMINE CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS COSTS TO BUSINESS

Monday 6th August 2007

FLOODS RAISE THE IMPORTANCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE BILL

Thursday 2nd August 2007

50,000 AND RISING – INSURERS PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS TO DEAL WITH FLOOD CLAIMS

Tuesday 31st July 2007

Abi customer impact panel report: encouraging start, many challenges lie ahead

Monday 30th July 2007

PENSIONS DEREGULATORY REVIEW – GOVERNMENT SHOULD PRESS AHEAD WITH PRINCIPLES-BASED APPROACH

Tuesday 24th July 2007

LATEST FLOODS – INSURERS ARE DEALING WITH CLAIMS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE SAYS THE ABI

Sunday 22nd July 2007

YOUNG DRIVERS: GOVERNMENT SHOULD ACT ON TRANSPORT COMMITTEE’S REPORT SAYS THE ABI

Wednesday 18th July 2007

ARCHIE KANE BECOMES NEW ABI CHAIRMAN

Wednesday 18th July 2007

GOVERNMENT ACTION NOW TO REFORM THE PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION SYSTEM WILL MEAN MUCH QUICKER PAYOUTS FOR CLAIMANTS SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 17th July 2007

MAKE A SUCCESS OF REGULATION – MORE LAW UNLIKELY TO HELP CONSUMERS, SAYS ABI

Monday 16th July 2007

ABI: FAS MUST BE FUNDED PROPERLY, BUT NOT THROUGH LIFE AND PENSION FUND ASSETS

Sunday 15th July 2007

BUILD HOMES TO LAST NOT TO FLOOD SAYS THE ABI

Thursday 12th July 2007

BUILD HOMES TO LAST NOT TO FLOOD SAYS THE ABI

Wednesday 11th July 2007

ABI MEET GOVERNMENT TO DISCUSS INDUSTRY’S RESPONSE TO FLOODING

Monday 9th July 2007

THE ABI ISSUES GUIDANCE TO INSURERS ON THE USE OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

Wednesday 4th July 2007

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON INCREASED FLOOD DEFENCE SPENDING IS WHAT HOMEOWNERS HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR SAYS THE ABI

Sunday 1st July 2007

ABI RESPONSE TO FSA PUBLICATION OF ICOB CONSULTATION PAPER – MAJOR ADVANCE ON PREVIOUS PRACTICE

Thursday 28th June 2007

FLOOD INSURANCE CLAIMS TO REACH £1 BILLION, SAYS ABI

Thursday 28th June 2007

NEW ABI CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE GUIDE WILL IMPROVE CLARITY FOR CONSUMERS

Thursday 28th June 2007

FSA RETAIL DISTRIBUTION REVIEW: A BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR CUSTOMERS AND THE INDUSTRY

Tuesday 26th June 2007

REGULATION OF TRAVEL INSURANCE GOOD NEWS FOR CUSTOMERS SAYS THE ABI

Monday 25th June 2007

REVIEW OF GENERAL INSURANCE REGULATION MUST DELIVER A CONSISTENT PRINCIPLES-BASED REGIME SAYS THE ABI

Monday 25th June 2007

MORE SMOKE, BUT NO FIRE SAYS THE ABI

Sunday 24th June 2007

INDUSTRY INITIATIVES WILL HELP CONSUMERS GET THE BEST DEAL FROM PAYMENT PROTECTION INSURANCE

Thursday 21st June 2007

POPULARITY OF PERSONAL PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE GROWS

Tuesday 19th June 2007

NEW CHAIRMAN OF ABI INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Monday 18th June 2007

PERSONAL ACCOUNTS: GOOD NEWS ON CAP – MORE WORK AHEAD ON DETAILS

Wednesday 13th June 2007

FLOODS IN BELFAST – ADVICE TO POLICYHOLDERS FROM THE ABI

Tuesday 12th June 2007

ABI REVIEW TO IMPROVE LIFE AND PENSIONS FUND SECTORS

Tuesday 12th June 2007

ABI: INSURANCE PROPOSALS IN DISCRIMINATION LAW REVIEW ARE A SENSIBLE WAY FORWARD

Tuesday 12th June 2007

INSTITUTIONS REVIEW SHOULD IMPROVE COORDINATION IN THE PENSION INDUSTRY

Monday 4th June 2007

“THE RIGHT TREE IN THE RIGHT PLACE CRUCIAL TO LONDON’S FUTURE” – ABI

Thursday 24th May 2007

INSURERS further IMPROVE ADVERTISING accuracy

Wednesday 23rd May 2007

Life and pensions new business – steady growth continues

Tuesday 22nd May 2007

ABI: GOVERNMENT IS FAILING TO MEET ITS PROMISES ON PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Wednesday 16th May 2007

THE ABI SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT FLOOD RESILIENCE GRANT SCHEME  BUT REMINDS THAT LONG TERM INVESTMENT STILL A PRIORITY

Monday 14th May 2007

FRAUDULENT INSURANCE CLAIMS NOW TOP £4 MILLION A DAY SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 8th May 2007

ABI: NEW MOD SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE SCHEME IS GOOD NEWS FOR THE MILITARY

Monday 7th May 2007

ABI ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET CRAIG AS NEW DIRECTOR OF LIFE AND SAVINGS

Tuesday 1st May 2007

TAKE A CAB – YOUNGSTERS SHOULD STEER CLEAR OF DRIVING AFTER ‘CHUCKING OUT TIME’ SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 1st May 2007

ABI PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE PROPOSALS WILL IMPROVE CLARITY FOR CUSTOMERS

Sunday 29th April 2007

ABI VICTORY ON PROTECTION INSURANCE REGULATION IS GOOD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS

Thursday 26th April 2007

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO TELL THE ABI CONFERENCE HOW THE GOVERNMENT WILL TACKLE THE UK FRAUD PROBLEM

Thursday 26th April 2007

PRINCIPLES-BASED REGIME WILL LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES, SAYS ABI

Sunday 22nd April 2007

GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS FOR REFORMING PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION MUST BRING BENEFITS TO CLAIMANTS SAYS THE ABI

Thursday 19th April 2007

ONE YEAR LEARNING PERIOD NEEDED NOW TO MAKE LONDON’S ROADS SAFER SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 17th April 2007

ABI HAILS GOVERNMENT CONCESSIONS ON PENSION TERM ASSURANCE

Wednesday 11th April 2007

ABI ANNOUNCES FULL LINE UP OF SPEAKERS FOR ITS 2007 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Monday 2nd April 2007

Industry agreement on refunds on PPi policies will benefit customers says the ABI

Wednesday 28th March 2007

ABI ENDORSES WORK AND PENSIONS SELECT COMMITTEE’S CONCERNS OVER GOVERNMENT PENSIONS PROPOSALS

Wednesday 28th March 2007

Better information on pension deficits needed, says ABI research

Tuesday 27th March 2007

ONLINE INSURANCE CERTIFICATES WILL MAKE ARRANGING MOTOR COVER QUICKER AND EASIER SAYS THE ABI

Monday 26th March 2007

ABI INITIATIVE WILL IMPROVE ACCESS TO INSURANCE FOR OLDER CUSTOMERS

Thursday 22nd March 2007

ABI SUPPORTS FSA COMMITMENT TO BETTER REGULATION FOR GENERAL INSURANCE

Wednesday 21st March 2007

“Budget measures need to go further and faster”, says AB

Wednesday 21st March 2007

ABI – GOVERNMENT MUST AVOID SERIOUS MISTAKES ON PENSION REFORM

Monday 19th March 2007

National Fraud Authority Must Mark New Approach To Tackling Fraud Says thE ABI

Friday 16th March 2007

NATIONAL FRAUD AUTHORITY NEEDED TO TACKLE THE GROWING FRAUD PROBLEM SAYS THE ABI

Wednesday 7th March 2007

“More work to be done for successful outcome on Solvency II”, says ABI

Tuesday 6th March 2007

ABI CUSTOMER IMPACT SURVEY – STEADY PROGRESS, BUT MORE WORK TO BE DONE

Wednesday 28th February 2007

MINIMUM LEARNING PERIOD AND PASSENGER LIMITS WOULD CUT YOUNG DRIVER ROAD CASUALTIES BY UP TO 1,000 A YEAR SAYS THE ABI

Wednesday 28th February 2007

ABI REGRETS FSA’S DECISION TO RETAIN RU64

Monday 26th February 2007

CONSUMERS BENEFIT FROM A COMPETITIVE MARKET – ABI RESPONDS TO TREASURY COMMITTEE REPORT ON TRAVEL INSURANCE

Sunday 25th February 2007

‘LIGHT TOUCH’ REFORM OF TRAVEL INSURANCE SALES WOULD GIVE ADDED PROTECTION TO OVER 4 MILLION CUSTOMERS

Thursday 22nd February 2007

INSURERS ACTION ON UNINSURED DRIVING  WILL KEEP UP TO 10,000 SEIZED VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD

Tuesday 20th February 2007

ABI: GOVERNMENT MUST NOT RISK PENSIONS FUTURE WITH POOR DESIGN OF PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Tuesday 20th February 2007

Frequent Red-Top Companies under-perform their sector

Thursday 15th February 2007

THINKING FOR TOMORROW – ABI UNVEILS LINE UP FOR ITS 2007 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Wednesday 7th February 2007

ABI: FSA’S NEW AGE OF PRINCIPLES-BASED REGULATION IS GOOD NEWS FOR INSURERS AND CUSTOMERS

Tuesday 6th February 2007

NEW GUIDANCE ON INDIVIDUAL CAPITAL ASSESSMENT (ICA) LAUNCHED BY INSURANCE INDUSTRY

Friday 2nd February 2007

ABI publishes Responsible Investment Disclosure Guidelines

Thursday 1st February 2007

‘STORMY THURSDAY’ COULD BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND COSTLY SAYS THE ABI

Thursday 18th January 2007

THE ABI SUPPORTS CLEAR AND FAIR PROMOTIONS

Tuesday 16th January 2007

ABI DELIGHTED BY GOVERNMENT DETERMINATION ON FINANCIAL CAPABILITY

Monday 15th January 2007

INDUSTRY SURVEY IDENTIFIES OBSTACLES TO FURTHER IMPROVEMENT IN CLIMATE FOR SAVINGS

Thursday 11th January 2007

ABI LAUNCHES NEW AND SIMPLIFIED REMUNERATION GUIDELINES

Thursday 14th December 2006

LONDON’S HI-TECH CHEATS FACE HIGH-FINES

Tuesday 12th December 2006

GOVERNMENT HAS LISTENED ON PENSIONS, BUT PLENTY STILL TO BE DECIDED ON PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Tuesday 12th December 2006

TOUGHER APPROVAL PROCESS FOR NEW HOMES NEEDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED NOW SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 12th December 2006

GOOD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS AS ABI CLARIFIES CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE CANCER DEFINITION

Monday 11th December 2006

ENDOWMENT CLAIMS – CONSUMERS GET BETTER DEAL BY GOING DIRECT

Monday 11th December 2006

“Smaller firms have important role to play in Solvency 2”, says ABI

Monday 11th December 2006

TORNADO DAMAGE IN NORTH LONDON – INSURANCE ADVICE

Thursday 7th December 2006

Principles-based regulation:  now is the time to turn good intentions into reality, says ABI

Thursday 7th December 2006

“Pre-Budget Report reflects better consultation with industry”, says ABI

Wednesday 6th December 2006

ABI LAUNCHES NEW CONSUMER INFORMATION ON INSURANCE FOR GAY MEN

Friday 1st December 2006

ABI encourages companies to develop best practice in narrative reporting

Wednesday 29th November 2006

PENSIONS BILL: STATE REFORMS GOOD NEWS FOR WOMEN AND CARERS, BUT MORE WORK NEEDED ON DELIVERY AUTHORITY

Wednesday 29th November 2006

STORM DAMAGE – ADVICE TO POLICYHOLDERS FROM THE ABI

Saturday 25th November 2006

HADDRILL – PERSONAL ACCOUNTS CAN SUCCEED, BUT MAJOR CHANGE IS NEEDED TO REVIVE THE SAVINGS HABIT

Thursday 23rd November 2006

ABI SETS FIVE TESTS FOR THE SUCCESS OF PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Thursday 23rd November 2006

NEW ABI DATA SHOW FURTHER STEADY GROWTH IN PENSIONS NEW BUSINESS

Thursday 23rd November 2006

‘THE STATE OF THE NATION’S SAVINGS 2006-2007’ MORE EFFORT NEEDED TO ENSURE PERSONAL ACCOUNTS DELIVER GREATER SAVING

Wednesday 22nd November 2006

QUEEN’S SPEECH – IT’S TIME FOR GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER ON PENSIONS AND CLIMATE CHANGE – ABI

Wednesday 15th November 2006

GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS OF FLOODING NEEDS TO BE MATCHED BY MORE SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT SAYS THE ABI

Monday 13th November 2006

STEMMING THE FLOW – ACT NOW TO PROTECT THE  EAST COAST FROM RISING SEA LEVELS SAYS THE ABI

Tuesday 7th November 2006

INSURANCE GROUP SUPERVISION WILL BE A KEY TEST FOR THE SUCCESS OF SOLVENCY 2, SAYS ABI

Tuesday 7th November 2006

FSA DISTRIBUTION REVIEW ASKS THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. INDUSTRY WILL PUT FORWARD ANSWERS, SAYS ABI

Thursday 2nd November 2006

FSA’S PROPOSALS ON INDUSTRY GUIDANCE AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS PRINCIPLES-BASED REGULATION

Wednesday 1st November 2006

“GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO ISAS AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS ENCOURAGING A SAVINGS CULTURE”, SAYS ABI

Wednesday 1st November 2006

“FSA PROPOSALS SHOULD DELIVER BENEFITS FOR THE CONSUMER AND THE INDUSTRY”, SAYS ABI

Tuesday 31st October 2006

DOUBLE TOP  – THE ABI FINANCIAL MEDIA AWARD WINNERS FOR 2006

Thursday 26th October 2006

OXERA RESEARCH PROVIDES FIRST ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF DELIVERY OF PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Monday 23rd October 2006

IMPROVEMENTS IN PAYMENT PROTECTION INSURANCE GOOD NEWS FOR CUSTOMERS SAYS THE ABI

Wednesday 18th October 2006

INSURANCE INDUSTRY CALLS FOR TAX REFORM TO IMPROVE HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE – ABI HEALTH CONFERENCE 2006

Monday 16th October 2006

“Faster progress on Solvency 2 required”, says ABI

Tuesday 10th October 2006

AVOID THE FLOODPLAIN AND BUILD FOR THE FUTURE SAYS THE ABI

Monday 9th October 2006

ABI GUIDANCE WILL IMPROVE ONLINE AND TELEPHONE PROTECTION INSURANCE APPLICATIONS

Sunday 8th October 2006

LEGISLATION MUST SPELL OUT DUTIES OF NEW DELIVERY AUTHORITY FOR PERSONAL ACCOUNTS, SAYS ABI

Wednesday 4th October 2006

ABI STEERING OLDER MOTORISTS TO THE BEST INSURANCE DEAL

Wednesday 27th September 2006

ABI ISSUES DRAFT INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR CONSULTATION - A GUIDE TO THE ICA PROCESS FOR INSURERS

Sunday 24th September 2006

“NEW FSA PROPOSALS FOR REGULATORY REFORM ARE GOOD NEWS”, SAYS ABI

Sunday 17th September 2006

ABI LAUNCHES COALITION PROPOSALS TO REDUCE YOUNG DRIVER DEATHS

Sunday 17th September 2006

UNPRECEDENTED SUPPORT FOR ‘SAVE MORE NOW’ – THE SAVINGS MESSAGE GOES OUT TO MILLIONS

Sunday 17th September 2006

HOME REVERSION REGULATION

Tuesday 12th September 2006

PERSONAL ACCOUNTS CAN REACH NEW SAVERS AND INCREASE LEVELS OF SAVING - ABI

Tuesday 5th September 2006

IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF YOUNG DRIVERS – INSURANCE INDUSTRY CAMPAIGN TO SAVE LIVES

Sunday 3rd September 2006

ABI CALLS FOR ABOLITION OF AGE-RELATED SALES RULES ON PROTECTION INSURANCE

Sunday 3rd September 2006

PENSIONS NEW BUSINESS AGAIN HITS RECORD LEVELS

Tuesday 29th August 2006

ABI survey reveals insurance firms see the benefits of ICAS but seek better dialogue with the FSA

Wednesday 23rd August 2006

FIRST ‘ABI / POPULUS SAVINGS PANEL’ SHOWS POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR SAVINGS

Sunday 6th August 2006

GOVERNMENT REVIEW OF TRAVEL INSURANCE “MAKES SENSE” SAYS ABI

Thursday 3rd August 2006

FIVE-YEAR DEAL ON GP’s INSURANCE FEES IS GOOD NEWS FOR CUSTOMERS AND DOCTORS

Sunday 30th July 2006

THE INSURANCE FRAUD BUREAU SET TO EXPOSE ORGANISED INSURANCE FRAUDS

Tuesday 25th July 2006

ABI LAUNCHES NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDE ON PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE

Monday 24th July 2006

THE ABI CALLS FOR BUILDING REGULATIONS TO DESIGN OUT CRIME

Thursday 20th July 2006

INSURERS COMMITTED TO QUICKER COMPENSATION FOR MESOTHELIOMA CLAIMANTS

Wednesday 19th July 2006

LEBANON – TRAVEL INSURANCE ADVICE FROM THE ABI

Tuesday 18th July 2006

INSURERS CALL FOR MORE SPENDING ON FLOOD DEFENCES TO MEET INCREASED RISKS

Tuesday 18th July 2006

NEW ABI RESEARCH SHOWS CONSUMERS SUPPORT A MARKET SOLUTION FOR PENSIONS

Monday 17th July 2006

ABI LAUNCHES ‘SAVE MORE NOW’ CAMPAIGN

Tuesday 11th July 2006

ABI RESEARCH SHOWS CLAIMANTS WILL BENEFIT FROM STREAMLINED PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Monday 10th July 2006

GOOD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS AS FSA CONSULTS ON CHANGING ‘AGE 70 RULE’

Thursday 6th July 2006

Transparency Directive – ABI responds to FSA consultation

Thursday 29th June 2006

FSA Better Regulation Action Plan – ABI supports steps to remove unnecessary regulation

Tuesday 27th June 2006

Long-Term Care: Insurers Will Work With Government To Develop Innovative Funding Solutions

Tuesday 27th June 2006

Chris Phillips appointed new chairman of ABI Investment Committee

Tuesday 20th June 2006

GOVERNMENT DECISION ON MESOTHELIOMA HAS NOTHING TO MAKE SYSTEM FASTER OR TO ENSURE IT OPERATES FAIRLY

Monday 19th June 2006

FSA’s commitment to fewer rules is good news for general insurance customers says the ABI. 

Sunday 18th June 2006

New Consumer Protection Proposal Bad News For Travellers Warns The ABI

Wednesday 14th June 2006

New ABI Guidance Will Improve Customer Service On Pension Transfers

Wednesday 14th June 2006

ABI Investment Committee encourages companies to consider all contenders when selecting an auditor

Tuesday 13th June 2006

FSA’S OPPORTUNITY TO TAILOR REGULATION TO CUSTOMER NEEDS

Tuesday 13th June 2006

GOOD GROWTH IN INDIVIDUAL PENSIONS SALES SHOW INDUSTRY IS PERFORMING WELL

Wednesday 7th June 2006

ABI LAUNCHES NEW GUIDE OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR UNIT-LINKED FUNDS

Wednesday 31st May 2006

ABI CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE INITIATIVES ‘POSITIVE’, SAY FSA

Monday 29th May 2006

NEW ABI DATA SHOWS RECORD AMOUNT PAID IN PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE CLAIMS

Thursday 25th May 2006

PENSIONS: NOW THE HARD WORK REALLY BEGINS, SAYS ABI

Wednesday 24th May 2006

ABI CALLS FOR TAX BREAKS FOR EMPLOYERS TO REDUCE THE £35 MILLION A DAY COST OF WORK PLACE ILL HEALTH

Tuesday 23rd May 2006

KEEP BRITAIN DRIVING LONGER AND SAFELY – ABI PUBLISHES RESEARCH ON OLDER DRIVERS

Monday 22nd May 2006

ABI: PENSIONS COMPETITION AND CHOICE FAVOUR CONSUMERS

Saturday 20th May 2006

Abi: Pensions White Paper Must Deliver For Self-Employed People

Sunday 14th May 2006

Pre-Emption Rights Statement Emphasises Good Communication And Dialogue, Says ABI

Sunday 14th May 2006

ABI urges Member States to use EU VAT review to improve competitive edge in a global economy

Wednesday 10th May 2006

ABI Praises Crackdown On Compensation Cheats In South Wales

Monday 8th May 2006

Insurers To Study Implications Of Today’s House Of Lords Judgement On Compensation For Asbestos Victims

Tuesday 2nd May 2006

Radical Action Now Needed To Reduce The £650 A Year That Fraud Costs Every Household

Wednesday 19th April 2006

New ABI Critical Illness Insurance Initiative Will Improve Consumer Understanding

Tuesday 11th April 2006

Steps agreed to improve bond markets

Wednesday 5th April 2006

Final Turner Report shows government must act now on pension reform

Monday 3rd April 2006

ABI launches new Protection Insurance Committee

Monday 3rd April 2006

ABI research shows general insurance regulation needs reform

Tuesday 28th March 2006

Life industry takes action in response to customers’ views

Sunday 26th March 2006

ABI response to DTI consultation into narrative reporting

Friday 24th March 2006

BUDGET 2006 – ABI comments

Thursday 23rd March 2006

ABI urges the Government before the Budget: “Don’t complicate tax rules for retirement”

Tuesday 21st March 2006

ABI seeks constructive dialogue with the FSA for reform of funding of Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Tuesday 21st March 2006

ABI launches ‘The Pensions Journey’ on National Pensions Day a positive story to get Britain saving

Monday 20th March 2006

ABI calls for a joined-up approach to tackle the financial divide in Manchester

Wednesday 15th March 2006

Businesses in South Yorkshire should prepare for the unexpected: the ABI’s top tips

Tuesday 14th March 2006

Citizens Advice back ABI calls for compensation reform

Friday 10th March 2006

Profits going up in smoke – fire now costs business over £2 million every day

Wednesday 8th March 2006

Encouraging growth in life and pensions new business

Monday 6th March 2006

Contracting-out rebate announcement disappointing

Thursday 2nd March 2006

Haddrill: ABI ‘partnership pensions’ model praised by government

Thursday 2nd March 2006

Responsible attitudes to risk must be the start of wide ranging reform of the compensation system says the ABI

Wednesday 1st March 2006

ABI to propose new measures on pension saving

Monday 27th February 2006

ABI expands its communications team

Monday 13th February 2006

‘Partnership Pensions’ – the ABI’s new model for pension saving

Friday 10th February 2006

Merseyside council’s crackdown on compensation cheats should become a national model, says the ABI

Wednesday 8th February 2006

ABI initiatives will improve clarity on health and protection insurance

Tuesday 7th February 2006

ABI calls for full and proper consultation on corporate reporting rules

Thursday 2nd February 2006

“Pensions regulator must strike the right balance for the economy”, says the ABI

Thursday 26th January 2006

Lloyds TSB Group announcement: ABI comment

Thursday 26th January 2006

Court of Appeal Judgement on pleural plaques sends a stark warning to claims firms seeking to exploit compensation system

Thursday 26th January 2006

“Let the private sector take the strain on benefit and health reform”, says ABI

Tuesday 24th January 2006

Sarah Knight joins ABI to lead savings project

Friday 20th January 2006

ABI calls on Conservatives to recognise role of insurance in improving Britain’s health

Wednesday 4th January 2006

New ABI good practice will smooth annuity purchase process

Tuesday 3rd January 2006

ABI Publishes Revised Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) on Accounting for Insurance Business

Tuesday 20th December 2005

“WTO Ministerial Agreement could be launch pad for trade liberalisation”, says ABI

Monday 19th December 2005

ABI updates guidelines on executive remuneration

Thursday 15th December 2005

Annuities – new ABI research shows progress on awareness but more work needed

Thursday 15th December 2005

ABI appoints Rebecca Driver as Director of Research and Chief Economist

Wednesday 14th December 2005

Care and Compensation: ABI launches plans for reform of UK compensation system

Tuesday 13th December 2005

Industry will work with the OFT in their study into payment protection insurance

Thursday 8th December 2005

Moves to strenghten planning process good news says the ABI

Tuesday 6th December 2005

Two Cheers for Pre-Budget Report, says the ABI

Monday 5th December 2005

EU financial services policy on solid ground as Commission embraces ‘better regulation approach’, says ABI

Monday 5th December 2005

ABI picks up challenge to develop private sector alternative to Turner proposals

Monday 5th December 2005

New ABI research shows millions still not saving enough for retirement

Monday 5th December 2005

Don’t risk good ideas on auto-enrolment by creating new and risky state quango, says ABI

Wednesday 30th November 2005

ABI and EEF join forces on pension reform

Tuesday 29th November 2005

‘Designing out fire’ could save society £34 million a year says the ABI

Tuesday 22nd November 2005

Millions of consumers to receive updated factsheet on ‘contracting-out’

Tuesday 22nd November 2005

Good progress for individual pensions but more action needed to boost private savings

Monday 21st November 2005

ABI backs new capital adequacy regime

Friday 18th November 2005

Insurers new pledge on flood insurance could benefit up to 100,000 more homeowners at risk of flooding

Friday 11th November 2005

ABI: private saving plays an increasing role in EU pension reforms

Wednesday 9th November 2005

Caught on camera – the crackdown on uninsured driving hits the road

Tuesday 8th November 2005

ABI 5-point action programme - Financial Promotions Resource Pack launched

Monday 7th November 2005

Industry responds to FSA warning on payment protection insurance

Friday 4th November 2005

Business groups set out vision for a successful Fire Service

Friday 4th November 2005

Government has listened to industry concerns over plans to tax life companies, says ABI

Friday 4th November 2005

Company Law Reform Bill underpins importance of audit quality, says ABI

Thursday 3rd November 2005

Compensation Bill must be the first step in the comprehensive reform of the compensation system says the ABI

Thursday 3rd November 2005

ABI response to 'Women and Pensions' report

Wednesday 2nd November 2005

Pensions simplification – ABI and AIFA publish consumer information

Monday 31st October 2005

Successful partnership on flood management and insurance will depend on full implementation of government policies says the ABI

Wednesday 19th October 2005

ABI launches new ideas to improve the health of the working population

Tuesday 18th October 2005

ABI response to FSA disclosure document survey

Monday 17th October 2005

Consumers should get compensation direct, say financial service organisations

Sunday 16th October 2005

ABI acts to encourage Basic Advice market

Sunday 16th October 2005

Flood and storm damage – advice from the ABI

Tuesday 11th October 2005

Less than a half of FTSE100 companies comply with combined code on corporate governance

Tuesday 11th October 2005

Government heeds the ABI’s call with the introduction of new offence to reduce uninsured driving

Thursday 29th September 2005

ABI says Government must not ‘gold plate’ insurance VAT increase by rushing implementation

Wednesday 28th September 2005

Five years on from the Autumn 2000 floods

Tuesday 27th September 2005

ABI and SAS launch Operational Risk Insurance Consortium

Sunday 25th September 2005

HIGH AMBITION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE : THE ABI LAUNCHES NEXT STEP IN ACTION PROGRAMME TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Sunday 25th September 2005

Consensus for reform of employers’ liability insurance grows