Global insurance trends

Can Autonomous Drones Speed Up Insurance Claims? Probably

Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the upcoming availability of a new autonomous drone platform for enterprise and public sector, the Skydio X2. The potential for insurers […]

Global insurance trends

Protecdiv Partners With Cobbs Allen on Speciality Broker Offer

Protecdiv, the first tier-one minority-led insurance and reinsurance broker in the U.S., has partnered with U.S. national independent broker Cobbs Allen to better service the complex needs of corporate and public entity clients. The partnership […]

Insurance Brokers

Will Drones Provide a New Opportunity for Insurers in the 2020s?

We have all seen the sci-fi future, where drones deliver food, deter crime and er…fight wars using lasers. But let’s not go there. Let’s think of drones that gauge flood damage, help with major construction […]

Global insurance trends

US News: Gallagher Acquires McConnell-Manit Insurance Services

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of McConnell, Manit & Trout Insurance Services, LLC (MMT). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2013, MMT is a full-service property/casualty broker with a […]

News

Budget 2020 – Updated: Rishi Dishes Up £600bn Investment, Plus £330bn Extra

Updated 17.03.2020. Chancellor announces £330 billion extra in support for individuals and business. Small traders can access grants up to 10K SMEs can apply for grants up to 25K Three month mortgage break for homeowners […]

News

Survey Reveals How Drivers Add to Risks for UK Roadworks Staff

A surprising poll of UK adults carried out by YouGov on behalf of Re-flow found that a massive 35% of people have witnessed another motorist driving carelessly or dangerously past roadworks in the last 12 […]

Insurance claims

PI Cover in Construction Sector Set to Rise, Says CECA Report

The cost of PI insurance will be a major challenge for contractors in 2020, according to research published today by the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). In recent months CECA members have reported spiralling costs […]

Liability/Casualty

ECIC Calls For Increased Awareness of Safety in Construction Sector

ECIC, the specialist insurer for electrical and mechanical contractors, is urging insurers and brokers who service the UK’s construction industry to put greater focus on supporting health and safety practices amongst contractors.  The Latest Health […]