InsureTech

US News: FVS Selects Top Six Start-Ups, Including Agentero Insurtech

The Financial Venture Studio (FVS) today announced the six companies that comprise its next cohort of the nation’s premier program dedicated to seed-stage fintech startups. Following an application and rigorous vetting process, these companies have received an […]

News

Markel Posts a $1bn Loss in First Quarter of 2020, After Corona Impact

Markel Corporation reported first quarter results yesterday in the USA showing how quickly Coronavirus affected insurance companies, given that the pandemic didn’t really affect the USA, Europe and many other nations until mid-March. The insurance […]

Insurance Brokers

Hannover Re Says Profit Forecasts Are Cancelled for 2020

Hannover, 21 April 2020: In view of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the associated increased uncertainty surrounding both the claims development and the capital market environment, Hannover Re is withdrawing its profit guidance for the […]

Conference report

BIBA is Cancelled, Insurance Events Landscape Has Changed Forever

The BIBA show is cancelled, just as everyone in the insurance industry expected. The organisers statement is below. Will the impact of the Coronavirus fundamentally change things for the better by bringing about more remote […]

Technology

Ford’s Road Edge Detection Camera Will Make Rural Roads Driving Safer

Driving in rural areas can be tricky when unmarked road edges become ragged and give way to open land, muddy ditches and sheer drops. Driving at night – in unlit areas especially – can be […]

News

Memo To Rishi Sunak: Why Are Telematics Drivers STILL Paying IPT?

insurethebox, pioneer of UK telematics insurance, is lending its voice to the chorus of concern around Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on motor insurance. In particular, the company is concerned that new Chancellor of the Exchequer, […]

Insurance claims

What Cars Are Most Likely to Be Stolen In The UK? New Survey Reveals All

A new survey by Rivervale Leasing has found that the humble Ford Fiesta is the most stolen car in the UK, with 2,384 models pinched last year. As one of Britain’s best-sellers, these superminis are a […]

Opinion

SMMT Boss Calls For More Electric Car Incentives in UK Budget

The latest blog post from Mike Hawes, Chief Executive at the Society of Motor Manufactuers and Traders – will the Chancellor deliver more elecric car tax breaks and commit t building a charging infrastructure long […]