News

Mactavish Comment on Corona; Govt Must Provide Immediate Support

Mactavish, the leading independent expert on commercial insurance procurement and dispute resolution, is calling for the Government to consider introducing Coronavirus related emergency measures to support insurers and organisations buying cover – especially those facing […]

News

Memo To Rishi Sunak: Why Are Telematics Drivers STILL Paying IPT?

insurethebox, pioneer of UK telematics insurance, is lending its voice to the chorus of concern around Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on motor insurance. In particular, the company is concerned that new Chancellor of the Exchequer, […]

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 – […]

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BIBA Memo to Chancellor: Freeze IPT, Exempt Telematics & More

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) had highlighted four areas relating to Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) which the Government and the new Chancellor should heed. The rate of IPT on most insurance policies sits at […]

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 […]

Legal

Which? Teams Up With ARAG on Trusted Trader Network Support

Which? has chosen ARAG to deliver a confidential mental wellbeing helpline, as well as free legal and tax advice service to members of its Which? Trusted Traders network. The new arrangement has been designed to […]

News

E-bike Regulation Change in NI is Set to Kickstart Insurance Demand

A Northern Ireland comparison website is set to offer insurance for e-bike users after a proposed change to the law which will boost the use of electric bikes in the province. Compare NI believes that Stormont’s […]

Conference report

ABI Calls For Reduction in IPT, As Govt Rakes In £6.3bn From Consumers

The ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker out today highlights that the average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance in the last quarter 2019 rose to its third highest quarterly level since ABI started collecting […]