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ABI Lauds Government Measures to Stop Fraudulent Claims

The Association of British Insurers has commented on the measures introduced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling, announcing “a major crackdown on insurance fraudsters and dishonest claims as part of new measures to benefit honest motorists.” The ABI said the “new …

ABI Reports UK is the ‘Whiplash Capital of Europe’

Research from the Association of British Insurers highlights the fact that the UK is the ‘Whiplash Capital of Europe’. According to the ABI “eight in ten personal injury claims following road traffic accidents are now for alleged whiplash, over twice …

ABI Calls for Lawsuit, Health and Safety Regs Reform to Help UK Business

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued a call “for action to free businesses from the fear of the UK’s compensation culture and overzealous interpretations of health and safety rules that could hold back Britain’s economic recovery.” Insurers and …

UK’s Justice Action Group Rebuts ABI’s Stance on Personal Injury Claims

The Access to Justice Action Group (AJAG) responded swiftly to the study and the bulletin published by the Association of British Insurers and a coalition of UK business groups, seeking to amend Britain’s personal injury laws through the passage of …

British Insurers, Business Heavyweights Support UK Legal Reform Bill

A number of British retailers and business groups have joined forces with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in support of an omnibus bill, introduced in Parliament in July. The legislation, entitled the “Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders …