The Latest Breaking News from ABI

How insurance policies can be turned into ‘weapons’ to control abuse survivors

The Association of British Insurers has teamed up with charities to launch new guides for firms, to help support victim-survivors.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record

Insurers in England and Wales tell of busy August with one reporting near-140% jump in claims

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

Dons call for Cambridge leaders to take blame for Jason Arday appointment

Exclusive: Academics call for inquiry, saying university must be held accountable for ‘grotesque racism unleashed’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Car insurance premiums stable as vehicle repair costs rise

Sustained high costs of repairs ‘continue to be a concern’, the Association of British Insurers said.

The Independent UK · Apr 30

More than 35,000 households helped by flood insurance directory since launch

The flood insurance directory was launched in February 2022 to help households in flood-prone areas to access suitable insurance.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

Pensioners looking for retirement annuity ‘could see rates boosted’

Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said that rising gilt yields could push annuity rates up.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

Insurance industry has more to do to gain people’s trust, ABI boss tells MPs

The Treasury Committee held an evidence session into financial inclusion with representatives from the insurance and banking sectors.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

Record £6.1bn paid out in property claims in 2025 amid extreme weather – ABI

Across the year, insurers paid out £1.2 billion in weather‑related property claims, the Association of British Insurers said.

Evening Standard · Feb 17

Jump in sales of pension annuities valued at over £250,000 and £500,000

The higher value of premiums has gone alongside a rise in over-70s buying a regular income with annuities, the Association of British Insurers said.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Why sales of pension annuities are on the rise

The Association of British Insurers indicated that the total value of premiums paid into individual pension annuities reached £7.4 billion in 2025

The Independent UK · Feb 12