InsureTech

The Interview: Talking Insurtech and More With Aquarium Software

`Is there anything happening in insurtech outside of London? That was the question casually thrown our way at a press launch near the Thames earlier in 2019. The answer – which may well surprise many […]

News

LV Research Finds Wealthier Drivers Going Electric to Dodge Emissions Taxes

Research released today by LV= General Insurance  one of the UK’s largest car insurers, has found that two in five (42%) people are considering buying a second car in the near future with the majority of […]

Insurance claims

Drivers in West Yorkshire Have More Points on Their Licence

Halifax is home to Britain’s worst drivers, with the West Yorkshire town featuring the highest share of motorists with penalty points on their licence, according to exclusive research by Vantage Leasing. Analysis of the latest Department […]

News

Hurricane Dorian Could Cost the Reinsurance Sector Billions

The costs of Hurricane Dorian could be $25 billion according to UBS, and the storm still hasn’t made landfall on the US mainland. Dorian, which is the second-strongest Atlantic storm on record, (see graphic above […]

Global insurance trends

Risk Appetite Remains Strong, Says Gallaghers

Capacity remains close to an all-time high in the credit and political risk commercial insurance market despite rising geopolitical tensions, according to Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance broking, risk management and consulting services companies. […]

ABI reaction to new Ogden rate
Insurance claims

Claims: ACSO Welcomes New Corporate Members

The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) has announced six new members. Executive director Matthew Maxwell Scott said the trade association, which represents the interests of consumers in the civil justice system and those organisations […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: C&C Launches Credit Insurance for Business Customers

Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers, one of the UK’s top 50 independent insurance brokers, have expanded the team and their product offering. Paul Jackson, who has over 16 years’ experience in Credit Insurance, broking and […]

Lloyd's/London Market

Lloyd’s Market: LMG Launches EventWatch Service

As Hurricane Dorian tracks steadily towards the USA, it’s useful to know that the LMG have launched a 24/7 events monitoring service via smartphone app, which will be of interest to underwriters, MGAs and brokers. […]