Ducati Expands Its Brand via e-Scooters & Folding Bicycles. Seriously.
Urban travel is a particularly topical issue given many people’s reluctance to use public transport. Many are also put off riding motorcycles in the [more]
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Holiday Drone Photos & Video? Check Your Insurance and New 2018 Rules
It’s officially summer holidays now and one of the growing activities in the UK, and for those holidaying abroad, is getting some amazing photos and [more]
Flock Goes Live With PAYG Drone Insurance
Having partnered up with Allianz, disruptive drone insurer Flock has now gone live with its app-based, on-demand drone cover product. The service [more]
‘Chasing Coral’ film released on Netflix: Climate change needs more “XL Catlin-style” sponsorship
The recent US federal budget resulted in withdrawals of funding for numerous climate change research programmes. Perhaps it is time for industries with a vested interest, like (re)insurance to fill the gap left by a President who calls Climate Change "a hoax" . [more]
2013 global insured catastrophe losses fall by $36bn
According to the latest sigma study, global insured losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters were $45 billion in 2013, down from $81 billion in 2012. Of the 2013 insured losses, $37 billion were generated by natural catastrophes, with hail in Europe and floods in many regions being the main drivers. [more]
After Haiyan: Microinsurance needs claims innovation
The recent typhoon disaster in the Philippines has left millions of people without access to basic food and shelter. Annalisa Bianchessi explains how [more]
Less than 5% of people insured across Asia & Oceania
Microinsurance in Asia and Oceania has continued to grow at up to 40%, but more than 95% of the population remain without cover, new research has found. [more]
Micro-insurance expanding rapidly says Munich Re & ILO
The number of microinsurance schemes worldwide has increased substantially over the past five years and now reaches an estimated 500 million worldwide, [more]