Association of British Insurers

The Association of British Insurers represents the UK's top-tier insurance and long-term savings sector. This vibrant and inclusive industry plays a crucial role in helping communities throughout Britain develop a balanced and forward-thinking economy. It provides jobs for more than 310,000 people in skilled, lifelong careers, with around two-thirds of these positions located outside of London.

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Navigating the Global Tax Shift: Technology's Role in Calming the Waters | ABI

1 month ago | abi.org.uk | Mark McKay |Neil Fletcher

By Mark McKay and Neil Fletcher, Managing Directors with Alvarez & Marsal Tax UK LLP in London. The butterfly effect. A tiny flutter of wings in just the right place can trigger a hurricane thousands of miles away. That is chaos theory. What we are seeing across the global tax landscape today is not just one butterfly. It is a coordinated, strategic swarm of them, all flapping their wings in unison. The impact? Seismic shifts across the entire global tax and economic terrain.
Guest Blog: 2024, a year in the low value injury world

Jan 14, 2025 | abi.org.uk | Sarah Cartlidge

Author: Sarah Cartlidge, Partner, WeightmansThe start of 2025 is the perfect time to look back on those key developments which occurred in 2024 in the low value injury space and what these mean for claims. 2024 delivered a substantial number of decisions which have altered the landscape: the Supreme Court judgment of Hassam v Rabot; the publication of the latest edition of the Judicial College guidelines and the release of the report reviewing the whiplash regulations.
Year-to-date property claims payouts hit £4.1 billion | ABI

Nov 19, 2024 | abi.org.uk

The ABI's Q3 property data reveals claims for the first three quarters of this year hit £4.1 billon – the largest amount paid out in the first nine months of any year on record. The impact of high claims is reflected in the price of premiums, as the average price of combined building and contents home insurance in Q3 rose 3% (£11) on Q2.
The Motor Insurance Taskforce and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Market Study

Oct 29, 2024 | abi.org.uk | Jonathan Fong

What are they, who is involved and what is happening? What is the taskforce? On Wednesday 16th October, the Department for Transport (DfT) and His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) jointly convened the Motor Insurance Taskforce. This taskforce (details of which can be read here) aims to ‘root out factors that increase costs for the car insurance industry’. It follows Labour’s pre-election manifesto commitment to tackle the cost of car insurance.
Value for Money: Getting the right metrics matters

Oct 24, 2024 | abi.org.uk | Hetty Ahern

This blog first appeared in Citywire. Getting the value for money (VFM) framework right could be transformational for savers and our industry. Getting it wrong would be disruptive and potentially destabilising for a competitive market that is essential for delivering most people's retirement. It has been clear for some time now that many workplace pension arrangements are not sold sufficiently on the overall value for members but are focused overwhelmingly on keeping costs and charges at a minimum.
Consumer Duty – One Year On | ABI

Jul 31, 2024 | abi.org.uk | Charlotte Wightwick

Happy Birthday, Consumer Duty! The Duty is one year old today. What has the first year of Consumer Duty brought for the insurance and long-term savings industry – and, of course, most importantly, for consumers? First of all, it's important to remember that the Consumer Duty builds on existing regulation and on the hard work of our members over many years to deliver high quality, good value products to customers.
Investing in our future: delivering for savers and the economy

Jun 20, 2023 | abi.org.uk | Yvonne A. Braun

When we launched the “Pay Your Pension Some Attention” campaign last autumn, little did we know just how much attention for pensions it would generate beyond our target audience of British savers. So we warmly welcome the focus from Government and many other organisations on how to make pension money work as hard as possible to spur economic growth for the benefit of society. The ABI and its members share the purpose of driving change to help build and support a thriving society.
NEW: ABI Guide to Action on Nature

Apr 7, 2023 | abi.org.uk | Will McDonald

Nature has had a big place in our hearts for many years – just look at the millions of members of organizations such as the RSPB and the National Trust. The importance of nature was re-emphasised during the pandemic, with around half of us spending more time outdoors than before, and much research around the positive impact on our wellbeing of time in nature. And yet the way we live puts a huge strain on nature.
Unpacking the 'Budget for Growth': A Review of the Tax Implications of the Spring Budget 2023

Mar 16, 2023 | abi.org.uk | Sheldon Brown
Getting the nation's health off the critical list

Mar 13, 2023 | abi.org.uk | Yvonne A. Braun

If the health of the UK was diagnosed, then it could well be placed on the critical list.  The number of working days lost due to illness or injury is staggering, with nearly 39 million working days lost in 2020/1. The pressure on the NHS remains unrelenting. The desire to reduce both must remain a priority, because when it comes to the nation’s health, there should be no second best.