HIPs will not be evaded - Ockenden

Mike Ockenden, director general of AHIPP, says: “We have witnessed a number of ambiguous claims over recent months from industry spokespeople who have remained intent on denying consumers the benefits of HIPs.” Ockenden claims that some homeowners may be encouraged to delay ordering their pack to avoid having a HIP. However, AHIPP states that the HIP Code, which was launched by AHIPP in 2006, gives those adhering to the code a responsibility to ensure HIP provision is not evaded. The HIP Code is currently subscribed to by over 90% of the pack providing industry and sets out minimum st...