Insurance claims

Zurich Highlights Facilities Flood & Theft Risk to UK Universities

As over 150 Universities and research laboratories remain empty for the foreseeable future, new figures from Zurich insurance reveal the risk of flooding and water damage is rising every day for these organisations. Something as […]

Insurance Brokers

Commercial Insurance Got More Expensive in 2020 – Before Corona

Global average commercial insurance prices increased 14% in the first quarter of 2020, according to the Global Insurance Market Index released by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. The increase, the largest since the […]

News

Could Covid-19 Dogs Provide a Track & Trace Method in Care Homes?

Everyone knows that the elderly, especially those who are ill or in care homes, are most at risk from Covid-19. The government is busy conducting an expensive smartphone based app, track & trace experiment on […]

Insurance Brokers

Historic Buildings Targeted by Pro Thieves

Research commissioned by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical and the Listed Property Owners’ Club has revealed Britain’s listed properties are being targeted by criminals, presenting an opportunity for brokers to discuss risk management with their clients. The […]

UK Insurance Trends

Revealed: 49% of All Commercial Underwriting is Still Paper Shuffling

A study of the commercial property insurance market by LexisNexis Risk Solutions detailed in a new White Paper ‘A Digital Divide?’ concludes that close to half of commercial property insurance providers risk losing market share […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker Update; Ecclesiastical Report Looks at Schools Sector

A new report revealing the biggest risks facing the UK’s schools will help brokers support their education clients through uncertain times. Ecclesiastical, insurer of more than 2,000 schools in the UK, has published its first […]

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 […]

Insurance claims

Meerkats Choose Leakbot; Home Monitoring Gets You Cheaper Insurance

comparethemarket.com has launched an exclusive partnership with digital insurance provider iGO4 and LeakBot, the smart water leak detection system. comparethemarket.com customers will benefit from a lower priced iGO4 home insurance policy and will receive a […]