24th July 2006

Association of British Insurers (ABI)
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) represents the collective interests of the UK’s insurance industry. The role of the *ABI is to promote debate and the highest possible standards of customer service in the insurance industry.

Formed in 1985 The Association was originally created from a merging of a number of existing industry bodies - The British Insurance Association, the Life Offices’ Association, the Fire Offices Committee and the Accident Offices Association.

The ABI through its role aims to bring together its members and their customers in an environment conducive to high levels of service and professionalism. The ABI also delivers proactive leadership for the saving and protection products industry in the UK. If you are searching for a new UK insurance provider then be sure to check their status through an organisation such as the ABI.

The Association has specific, dedicated online sections for both consumers and businesses. Their guide to buying insurance is particularly useful for individuals. Covering issues such as your rights, where to buy your policy and what action to take if something goes wrong.

Their section for companies is also comprehensive. Here you can read up on the legal requirement to insure your business, relevant questions to ask when buying business insurance, and advice on limiting disruption to your business in the event of a disaster.

*The ABI is not an insurer, does not regulate insurers or mediate in disputes and cannot endorse individual products or services.

The ABI is based at 51 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HQ. Tel: 020 7600 3333, Fax: 020 7696 8999.

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