Technology

GeoSmart is Developing Augmented Reality Flood Modelling

An augmented reality flood risk model, developed by leading environmental consultancy GeoSmart Information with academics at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), has been recognised by leading experts for its exciting potential. The application has won […]

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 […]

Flood Insurance

Derwent/Matlock Flood Defence Work Being Carried Out

Latest update from The Environment Agency; Work to restore flood protection in Matlock, Derbyshire started last week when a huge 800-tonne crane arrived on site. While the crane is situated on the A6 near Matlock […]

Opinion

Let’s Separate Claims Costs From Climate Agenda Politics

Straight up catastrophe claims fact-checking from the Editor’s keyboard; A series of winter storms in Europe, unprecedented flooding in Australia and South Africa as well as a high number of thunderstorms in the US and […]

Global insurance trends

Generali and Previsico Sign Partnership Deal

Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) and the live flood alert InsurTech Previsico have announced a strategic partnership to significantly enhance clients’ flood emergency response readiness. Currently, in the UK, Environment Agency (EA) early warning […]

Insurance claims

Fire & Natural Catastrophe Still Biggest Drivers of Commercial Claims

Over the past five years, fire and explosion, natural catastrophes and faulty workmanship or maintenance have been the major causes of loss by value of insurance claims, according to the Global Claims Review 2022 from Allianz […]

Global insurance trends

Chedid Re Signs Five Year Deal With JBA Risk Management

Reinsurance broker Chedid Re has signed a five-year partnership with JBA Risk Management to use the flood specialist’s global flood model. The new capability will enable Chedid Re to provide flood risk analytics and catastrophe […]