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Home & Commercial: Allianz Data on Lithium Battery Fire Risks

Data released recently by leading insurer Allianz reveals the high cost of fire-related claims involving lithium batteries. It’s a growing problem as gadgets like e-bikes and e-scooters become cheaper thanks to Chinese imports, plus modern […]

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Are You Charging & Storing Lithium Batteries Safely?

The word from Aviva who offer some useful advice on lithium battery storage – and charging them safely. Here are the details; Aviva is urging businesses to take steps to manage the risks that lithium-ion […]

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Prestige Underwriting Welcomes Govt Action on Lithium Batteries

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 […]

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Some Thoughts on Lithium Battery Fire Risks, via QBE

The uncomfortable truth is that battery powered vehicles are a brilliant idea, if – and when – the safe manufacture, charging and disposal of millions of batteries can actually provide a significant, measurable reduction in […]

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Lithium e-bike Battery Regulations Need Sharper Teeth

(header image: London Fire Service, shows results of faulty e-bike battery charging) The word from Prestige Underwriting, who are backing calls for tougher regulation on the sale of lithium batteries online. Some battery packs are […]

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Lithium Battery Behaviour is Too Risky Says NFU Mutual

Home insurance experts at NFU Mutual are warning people of the fire threat of lithium-ion batteries. A survey reveals that eight in ten people are charging, storing or repairing their devices in a way which […]

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Prestige Warns on e-Bike/Scooter Lithium Battery Charging

The word from Prestige Underwriting, who are highlighting the dangers of lithium battery packs and their charging risks. Prestige Underwriting has found that the average cost of fire-related home insurance claims has risen to over […]