By: 7 September 2017

Discount rate benchmark to switch from very low risk to low risk investments: expected to be recalculated to between 0-1%

The Government is set to change the way the Discount Rate is to be calculated, by benchmarking it against low...

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By: 25 August 2017

ABI urges EU Commission to clarify motor insurance status of private land vehicles in the UK

The ABI has urged the EU Commission to clarify that compulsory motor insurance only applies to vehicles when in traffic...

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By: 14 July 2017

Dishonest claims fell by 5% in 2016

Insurers detected 125,000 dishonest claims valued at £1.3 billion last year, a 5% drop from 2015. The figures have been...

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By: 9 July 2017

UK road traffic accident personal injury payouts are 17 times higher than in some other European countries, says RAC Foundation

The RAC Foundation has said that PI compensation levels for road traffic accidents in the UK are 17 times higher...

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By: 5 July 2017

Financial Guidance and Claims Bill a missed opportunity to ban CMC cold calling, says APIL

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has said that the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill is a missed opportunity...

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By: 26 March 2017

ABI says that increase in inflation requires a “more sensible” Discount Rate

The Association of British Insurers has said that the 0.5% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation measurement requires...

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By: 20 March 2017

New evidence in A2J commissioned report shows no correlation between whiplash claim numbers and rising motor insurance premiums

Access to Justice (A2J), the personal injury lawyer lobby group, has called on the Government to rethink its plans for...

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By: 8 March 2017

Budget reaction: Chartered Insurance Institute bemoans lack of movement on Insurance Premium Tax

The Chartered Insurance Institute has expressed regret at Philip Hammond’s decision to not use the Budget as an opportunity to...

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