Trade and Industry Bodies
131 whitepapers and resources
Trade and Industry Bodies
CII policy briefing: UK general election aftermath
This short paper outlines how the outcome of the General Election is likely to impact on the Government's forthcoming legislative programme. Areas covered: Brexit; discount rate reform; whiplash injury reform; Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill – autonomous vehicles.
The Insurance Act 2015 and Enterprise Act 2016 adaptation guide
The Insurance Act 2015 and Enterprise Act 2016 have prompted major change across the UK insurance market – the former having come into force in August 2016, the latter on 4th May 2017. Based on broker feedback, this guide provides a practical summary of surveyed concerns and potential solutions.
CII policy briefing: Insurance Distribution Directive
Coming into force in January 2018, the Insurance Distribution Directive introduces a new requirement for those staff that sell, advise on and transact insurance contracts for all types of insurance customers. This policy briefing provides a summary of the FCA implementation of the IDD.
Most brokers believe buildings are significantly underinsured
Insuranceshortfall.com recently surveyed 100 brokers at this year’s BIBA Conference about their views on underinsurance and UK buildings sums insured. Download this short article for a summary of the research findings.
The Association of British Insurers responds to the personal injury discount rate consultation
Following the announcement of the MoJ to reduce the personal injury discount rate to -0.75%, the MoJ and the Scottish Government sought views on how the discount rate should be set in future. This article provides a summary of the ABI’s response to the personal injury discount rate consultation.
Zurich gears up for BIBA 2017
BIBA returns 10-11 May and the Zurich team is looking forward to meeting brokers. Points of discussion are expected to include the impact of the Ogden discount rate cut and the latest developments in online trading. This article highlights some key developments at Zurich since BIBA 2016.
The future of commercial insurance broking
This report analyses the present state of the UK's SME commercial insurance broking market and looks forward ten years to how the market, and those working within it, will need to adapt and change to be both relevant and successful in 2027.
Review of the ABI and BIBA Code of Good Practice regarding support for potentially vulnerable motor and household customers at renewal
The ABI and BIBA jointly published a voluntary Code of Good Practice to support potentially vulnerable motor and household customers at renewal. This paper highlights eight examples of good practice identified in firms and the next steps to support vulnerable customers.
Insurance implications of fracking
This report reviews the current insurance landscape in the event that large-scale hydraulic fracturing is rolled out across the UK. The report reviews the potential risks and associated perils which may arise from fracking activities and provides recommendations for the insurance industry.
CII consultation response: Reviewing the funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
In this consultation response, the CII provides feedback on the FCA’s review into funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).