Global insurance trends

Canada: CARFAX Updates Vehicle History Reports

CARFAX Canada has launched a refreshed design of their Vehicle History Reports (VHRs). The new modern design makes it easier for Canadians to understand a car’s past and view the information necessary to make better […]

Opinion

Opinion: Perfect Storm Is Brewing For Insurers

Martyn Mathews, Sr Director, Personal Lines, LexisNexis Risk Solutions takes a look at the challenges ahead for the UK insurance sector. Signs suggest a ‘perfect storm’ could be on the way for the insurance sector. […]

Household Insurance

Renting Your Driveway? Don’t Forget Liability Insurance

New data released by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk reveals how rented driveway income provides long-term economic stability, even in uncertain times. Indeed, analysis of its top 50 performing towns and cities, where homeowners are renting […]

Insurance claims

RAC Comment on London Low Traffic Zones: Are They Safe?

The sudden blocking of roads in London during lockdown has caused financial hardship for small business owners, delays for delivery drivers and extra fuel costs for those unable to cycle home with three days worth […]

Flood Insurance

Hurricane Laura Losses Likely to Be $13bn Max

 RMS, the world’s leading catastrophe risk solutions company, estimates that total onshore U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Laura will be between US$9.0 and US$13.0 billion. The estimate includes losses to the National Flood Insurance Program […]

Insurance Brokers

Niche Brokerage: Risks For Pro Athletes Are Many and Varied

What are the insurance risks for professional sportspersons? IE mag takes a look. Insurance is often regarded as a grudge purchase – we do it because we have to. Without insurance, we are left unprotected […]

Technology

Hurricane Isaias Costs Could Be $5bn, Says RMS

RMS, the world’s leading catastrophe risk solutions company, estimates that total insured losses from Hurricane Isaias will be between US$3.0 and US$5.0 billion. The estimate includes estimated losses to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which […]