Business

Budget 2020: Ecclesiastical Calls For Charity Exemption on IPT

Ahead of next Wednesday’s Budget (11 March), specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has joined forces with the Charity Finance Group (CFG) to urge the Chancellor to make charities exempt from paying Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). Ecclesiastical – […]

News

Which 2020 Cars Have Best/Worst Security? Thatcham Research Has Answers

Thatcham Research is today releasing its first Consumer Security Ratings for 2020, having assessed the security features of 13 new cars. The results show that while progress is being made by carmakers, some models are […]

UK Insurance Trends

ABI Calls for IPT Cut in Budget – Stop Punishing Those Who Take Responsibility

The ABI is urging the Government to cut the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in the forthcoming March Budget. The ABI made the same call last year but the government failed to listen, so […]

ABI reaction to new Ogden rate
Legal

Whiplash Claims Reform; Still a Rocky Road Ahead

There are more delays to the launch of the new whiplash claims system, which the government hopes will streamline lower value personal injury claims. Here’s some industry reaction; James Dalton, Director of General Insurance Policy, […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

PSD2 Regs Just One Month Away, Authenticating Customers is Essential

In one month’s time, the UK will reach the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) six-month delayed deadline for the implementation of PSD2, and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) will finally be enforced for online banking. Strong Customer […]

News

New Honda Jazz Offers Electric/Petrol Hybrid Power, & Extra Safety Features

The all-new Honda Jazz provides an effortless driving experience, says Honda UK, with efficient performance delivered by hybrid technology as standard. Hybrids are becoming the standard choice for those consumers who BUY a car, rather […]

InsureTech

Event Preview: Google Meet-Up at InsTech London, Feb 25th 2020

InsTech London has announced that its next event on 25th February 2020 will be in collaboration with Google. It takes place at The Steel Yard, East London, running from 5.30pm – 8pm. The insurtech association […]

Insurance claims

Rising Insurance Costs Could End Road Racing in Ireland & Ulster

Pure road racing in Ireland and Ulster may come to an end soon, partly due to rising public liability insurance costs. In a statement released last November, the organisers of the Ulster GP said the […]