Big Data

UK Drivers Happy to Bend The Truth to Get Cheaper Car Insurance

New research of 1,500 motorists by LexisNexis Risk Solutions has found that 7 out of 10 think it is acceptable to manipulate the information they provide when obtaining a quote for motor insurance from a price […]

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Travel Insurance

ABI Reveals Travel Insurance Claims in the UK at an Eight Year High

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed that the number of travel insurance claims made in 2017 increased by 30,000 year-on-year to 510,000, costing £385 million and amounting to one claim every minute throughout […]

Insurance claims

Enable Travel Finds Consumers With Pre-Existing Conditions Skip Insurance

Finding comprehensive travel insurance that offers value-for-money can be a minefield. Throw in the perceived complication of a pre-existing medical condition, and potential higher premiums can put people off taking a holiday altogether. Research undertaken […]

Big Data

The Disruptors: Talking Contents Cover Revolution with Buzzvault

Insurtech such as AI, virtual assistants, telematics and sophisticated anti-fraud software are all shaking up various sectors of the insurance industry. But two niches remain relatively old fashioned; home and life. There are disruptors active […]

Motor Insurance

HiyaCar Set To Offer Car Sharing Insurance Cover from £9 Per Day

With car ownership falling and peer-to-peer lending becoming increasingly popular the insurance industry is being called upon to accommodate the new insurance landscape. Innovative start-ups like www.hiyacar.co.uk are driving the way forward, changing the way we view […]

Conference report

ABI and BIBA Announce New Guidelines on Renewal Prices

Insurers and brokers have today announced a new plan to help tackle excessive premium differences between long-standing and new customers. The ABI (Association of British Insurers) and BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association) have launched a […]

Fraud

Opinion: Tackling Smartphone Insurance Fraud

In this Opinion piece, Toby Stubbington, Managing Director of loveit coverit, looks at the latest techniques in fighting fraudulent mobile phone claims. With modern handsets like the iPhone X, Blackphone and Samsung Galaxy S9 all […]