Global insurance trends

Bermuda Life & Annuity Conference is Cancelled

The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers (BILTIR) has made the very difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Bermuda International Life & Annity Conference scheduled for September 17. The popular event would […]

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New Research Indicates Consumers Still Baffled by Travel Insurance T&Cs

As Coronavirus spread, many people realised that their standard travel insurance did not cover them and millions were left stranded overseas. It’s a tough year ahead for the insurance industry, as more cancellations will mean […]

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UK Companies Suspend Dividends, Insurers & Pension Funds Affected

UK companies are cancelling dividends in the wake of Corona, which means many insurance companies who have millions invested in the stock market are going to take a haircut on the revenue generated. In turn, […]

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Goodwood Festival of Speed Cancelled, Might Happen September 2020

Given that the UK government’s daily press conference hinted today that the restrictions on movement will continue until June, it’s no surpise that the annual Goodwood Festival of Speedis postponed. The organisers are hoping that […]

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BIBA is Cancelled, Insurance Events Landscape Has Changed Forever

The BIBA show is cancelled, just as everyone in the insurance industry expected. The organisers statement is below. Will the impact of the Coronavirus fundamentally change things for the better by bringing about more remote […]

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Business Insurance Claims – Most Companies Lack Corona Cover

Twitter was ablaze yesterday with keyboard warriors all pouring vitriol on Boris Johnson and the insurance industry in general. The reason was that the impact of asking people to stay indoors will cause financial hardship, […]