Global insurance trends

Swiss Re Estimates 2023 Was a Record Year For Cat Events

The latest analysis from Swiss Re suggests that there were a record number of Cat events recorded worldwide. However, like the weather trends long term, some deep analysis of the way storm/Cat events are defined, […]

InsureTech

Ivernia Using LexisNexis Property Risk Data For a Clearer View

The latest from LexisNexis as they provide detailed datasets on property risk in Ireland to Ivernia Insurance; In a development to help residents in the Republic of Ireland access fair and accurate home insurance cover […]

Insurance claims

Groundwater Levels Are Worth Watching, Says GeoSmart

Groundwater levels are a crucial risk factor when assessing localised flood risks, says GeoSmart; GeoSmart Information (GeoSmart), a leading UK flood data and analytics specialist, has released new data following a decade of development, which […]

Global insurance trends

Togo Data Could Reduce Impact of Future Flood Events

As regular readers know the COP28 Private Jet Festival is currently taking place in Dubai, where the super wealthy, plus NGOs like the WEF, OECD, EU, UN, Blair Institute, Gates Foundation and more will busy […]

News

Prestige Underwriting Signs Deal With Tesco Bank

Latest deal from Prestige Underwriting, who are partnering with Tesco Bank to offer non-standard home insurance to Tesco customers. Sounds like a smart move, here’s the word; Prestige and Tesco Bank have come together to […]

Global insurance trends

Netherlands Offers Potential Growth, Says GlobalData Report

Latest report from GlobalData; The Dutch general insurance industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from EUR70.8 billion ($72.3 billion) in 2023 to EUR92.4 billion ($97.0 billion) in […]

Opinion

Confronting the Risk of Construction Insolvencies in Building Repairs

This piece is by Nick Turner, Head of Surveying, Woodgate & Clark, and it looks at the impact of rising materials and labour costs when it comes to property claims. Rising material costs have been […]