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Home Office launches new charter in ‘crackdown’ on insurance fraud

It comes as fraudulent insurance claims detected by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) topped £1.1 billion in 2023.

Evening Standard

£1.1bn-worth of bogus insurance claims detected last year

More than half of detected bogus claims last year involved motor insurance, the Association of British Insurers said.

The Independent UK

Why car insurance is getting so expensive across the UK

THE average cost of car insurance has risen sharply over the past two years as industry experts highlighting inflation and elevated interest rates…

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Record 4.4m people took out pet insurance last year, figures show

Around 1.7 million more people have pet insurance than a decade ago, the Association of British Insurers said.

The Independent UK

Record £1.4bn in property insurance claims paid out in the second quarter – ABI

Subsidence payments for home insurance claims increased in the second quarter of the year, hitting a record £60 million, the ABI said.

The Independent UK

England riots: what help is available for affected homeowners and businesses?

Insurers say they will respond as quickly as possible, while official compensation could be another option

The Guardian - UK

Before and after: Kahibah cottage set for auction after coastal transformation

The property will be auctioned on June 26.

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Business manifestos: six pre-election proposals touted by UK industry

The business groups’ big ideas, from payroll savings schemes to making big tech compensate for fraud on its platforms

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Car insurance firms agree to crack down on ‘poverty premium’

UK insurers say they will aim to stop monthly payments falling hardest on those who can least afford it

The Guardian - UK

UK weather-related insurance claims reach record £573m

Flood and frozen pipe damage caused by series of storms, says Association of British Insurers

The Guardian - UK

Record £9.9bn paid out in motor insurance claims last year, says ABI

Payouts for repairs, thefts and replacement vehicles increased, the Association of British Insurers said.

Evening Standard

UK car insurance cost up by third but just 2% in France

Disparity, along with lower increases for car cover in rest of Europe raises questions about motor insurance in Britain

The Guardian - UK

Is the car insurance industry driving up prices to take us for a ride?

Premiums have soared but data appears to show numbers don’t add up

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‘They quoted £7,000-£8,000’: young drivers face huge car insurance rises

Motorists between ages of 17 and 20 are being quoted thousands but there are ways to cut costs

The Independent UK

Motorists warned to watch out for thieves targeting vehicles left to defrost

Motor insurance policies may exclude theft where keys are left in the ignition, the Association of British Insurers said.

The Guardian - UK

As extreme weather increases, watertight insurance is a must

With storms and floods becoming more frequent, the cost of policies is soaring. But homeowners could face repair bills in the thousands without it

The Independent UK

People affected by Storm Gerrit urged to contact insurers for help and advice

The priority for insurers will be to help affected homeowners, businesses and drivers recover as soon as possible, an ABI spokesman said.

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The Independent UK

Here’s how much the average home insurance payout has increased

In the year to September 30, the average sum paid out by home insurers was £4,096, marking a 64% increase compared with the previous year

The Independent UK

Christmas shoppers warned to be on their guard against thieves

According to the Association of British Insurers, insurers dealt with the equivalent of 185 domestic burglary claims per day last Christmas.

The Independent UK

ABI urges cut to tax adding nearly £100 to motor and home insurance cost

For motor and home insurance alone, insurance premium tax typically equates to an added cost approaching £98 per year, the ABI said.

The Independent UK

29% annual jump in average price paid for motor insurance

Delays in repair and supply chains, the rising cost of raw materials and increasingly sophisticated car technology are feeding into insurance costs.

The Guardian - UK

How to choose the right UK health insurance

From saving money with an excess or discounts to weighing up the ethics

The Independent UK

Households affected by Storm Babet urged to tell insurers as soon as possible

Insurers can make emergency payments, arrange temporary emergency accommodation, and organise necessary repairs, the ABI said.

The Independent UK

Home insurers record a jump in subsidence payouts as volume of claims rises

The total value of subsidence payouts, at £54 million, jumped by 21% compared with the second quarter of 2022, the ABI said.

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