Trade Associations

Association of British Insurers (ABI): The Association of British Insurers is a lobbying organisation for the British insurance industry. Formed in 1985, the ABI's policy work is organised around four main policy departments: General Insurance, Life and Pensions, Financial Regulation and Taxation and Investment Affairs.
Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM): The Association of Financial Mutuals is the trade body that represents mutual insurers, friendly societies and other financial mutuals in the UK. Formed in January 2010, it came about through the merger of the Association of Mutual Insurers (AMI) and the Association of Friendly Societies (AFS).
Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe (AMICE): AMICE was created in January 2008 through the merger of the two previously existing associations of mutual and cooperative insurers in Europe, AISAM and ACME, to represent the interests of the sector with one united voice.
Investment and Life Assurance Group Limited (ILAG): ILAG is a trade body representing members from the Life Assurance and Wealth Management Industries. ILAG members share and develop their practical experiences and expertise, applying this practitioner knowledge to the development of their businesses, both individually and collectively, for the benefit of members and their customers.
The Equity Release Council: The Equity Release Council is the industry body for the equity release sector. Born from an expansion of the remit of SHIP (formerly Safe Home Income Plans) the Equity Release Council represents the providers, qualified financial advisors, lawyers, intermediaries and surveyors who work in the equity release sector.