CII responds to Which? report
Publication date:
20 November 2024
Last updated:
20 November 2024
In response to today’s report from Which? on home insurance claims rejections, Dr Matthew Connell, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the CII has issued the following statement:
"Supporting good customer outcomes goes to the heart of what it means to be a member of the insurance profession, and is central to building public trust and confidence. The latest research conducted by Which? shows that failing to communicate clearly with potential customers at the point an insurance product is purchased can lead to disappointment and frustration when a claim is made. Insurers also need to reflect on how they can show greater compassion to customers when they are at their most vulnerable, offering support and flexibility as well as swiftly providing any financial redress that is due. The evidence from the CII’s Public Trust Index clearly shows that there is an expectation gap between consumers and insurers that needs to be filled, and all firms should consider what action they might take in light of these and other examples of poor customer service to build trust and benefit society more generally.”