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Jera Signs Gas Deal With Dunkerque LNG

Interesting gas infrastructure deal news from JERA; JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) today announced that it has signed a Throughput Agreement with Dunkerque LNG SAS (“Dunkerque LNG”) to secure regasification capacity of 2 billion cubic meters […]

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European Speeding Fines: From 40 to 476 euros, Penalties Vary

Some further research on any link between high speeding fines and fewer accidents would be useful for insurers. In the meantime, here’s the raw data on typical fines. Speeding tickets are a very common deterrent […]

Global insurance trends

Trakm8 Survey Reveals Drivers Attitudes & Premium Rates in France

It’s always interesting to see how drivers in other countries are buying insurance, so this survey by Trakm8 offers some useful insights. Interesting that the annual rise in premiums of 10% is listed, compared to […]

Motor Insurance

Heading For a Ferry Port? Check You’re Insured Abroad

If you are heading for the Channel Tunnel or a ferry port, then it’s good to work through this checklist. Foreign Police love nothing better than issuing an on-the-spot fine for any rule infringement. Seriously, […]

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DBRS Offers Thoughts on Riot and Civil Unrest Cover

DBRS Morningstar has issued some commentary on the insurance implications from the recent riots and civil unrest in France, which seems to have magically stopped after the grandmother of the youth killed by the Police […]

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Does Travel Insurance Cover Riots and Civil Unrest? Some FAQs Answered

It’s a topical question as parts of France suffer violence, looting, arson and more right now. If you’re travelling to your second home in France, taking a city break, or just passing through by car […]