Finally the UK government is taking action over the importing of dodgy e-bike lithium batteries. Several serious fires have started when bikes and e-scooters have been on charge and tighter regulation is long overdue across […]
The latest stats on road safety have been published by the UK Govt. What are the key trends for insurers? First, it’s worth noting these are provisional stats based on Police force reporting, which is […]
OK, IE is playing about here, it’s actually fat tyred bikes that are becoming uninsurable in the Netherlands – not Queen classics. Although that could also be true. No, the ANWB, the largest bicycle touring […]
AXA UK has warned policyholders of the growing fire risks associated with the lithium-ion batteries used in electric bikes and scooters. Lithium-ion batteries pose a significant fire risk when damaged, over-charged or exposed to extreme […]
Interesting news from Zurich, who have noted a spike in house fire claims caused by over-heating lithium batteries. Here’s the word; Moves to legalise e-scooters on Britain’s roads could lead to a rise in house […]
We asked Horwich Farrelly for some thoughts on e-scooters and their associated risks, because as the better weather arrives in the UK the chances of accidents, thefts, vanadlism, damage to third party vehicles etc increases. […]
A new call from Baroness McIntosh of Pickering has highlighted a loophole, where cyclists can still legally use mobiles while in the saddle – even though motorists cannot. The former MP wants a law change […]
Some data from Admiral on e-scooter accidents, which is worth factoring into the general risk tables underpinning cover for hire scooters. Although many accidents involve non-legal e-scooter use, the government will probably cave in at […]
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