Global insurance trends

Risk: Qatar Airways Steps Up on Lithium Battery Safety

Qatar Airways has become the second airline in the world to become IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified and Qatar Aviation Services is the first ground handling company to be certified globally. The certification aims to […]

Insurance claims

GeoX is Growing Fast, As Demand For Risk Mapping Increases

GeoX has announced double digit growth against a backdrop of tougher economic conditions as the year progressed. 2022 saw the company serve over 120 new clients worldwide, and work with 5 new partners. GeoX has […]

InsureTech

Battery Risks Insurtech is Making Progress Via Lloyd’s Lab

The ninth cohort of the Lloyd’s Lab accelerator programme for innovation, which includes battery insurtech Altelium amongst participants, reached the halfway point. The 10-week programme offers start-up, scale-up and mature insurtech companies the opportunity to […]

Insurance claims

IFB Launches New AI Counter Fraud System

This new potential fraud detection solution looks promising on paper, let’s see if it delivers results in the fight against organised fraud like crash-for-cash, fake injury/illness claims, mysterious old building fires or spotting vehicles with […]

News

Apartment & Leaseholder Risks in Focus For The FCA

The FCA is looking at the insurance risks associated with apartments, especially apartment blocks. These are increasing in numbers as new builds, as they offer a managed solution for Housing Trusts and Councils, keen to […]

Motor Insurance

Salvage & Repairs: Are We Stuck in The Inflation Fast Lane?

It’s been a tough year for every company involved in Motor claims. From large insurer to niche broker, recovery firm, to salvage specialist, everyone has felt the impact of rocketing fuel, energy costs and labour […]

Technology

Quoting Commercial, Flood or Asset Risk? You Need Accurate Mapping

UP42 has announced the addition of BlackSky (NYSE: BKSY) optical satellite image data to its rapidly growing geospatial marketplace and developer platform. Access to the BlackSky constellation enables UP42 users to place on-demand tasking orders for […]