Insurance Brokers

IHT Receipts Top £0.7billion, HNW Brokers Could Help Protect Wealth

There’s an opportunity for brokers who specialise in HNW clients here; Inheritance tax receipts hit £0.7 billion in April 2024 according to data released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) this morning. This is £85 […]

Global insurance trends

From 200 Vessels Lost a Year to Just 23: Maritime Safety Has Made True Progress

An in-depth look at the shipping sector from Allianz Commercial. There are concerns over losses in Asia, but otherwise the news is good; Given as much as 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, […]

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 […]

Global insurance trends

Marsh Says Commeercial Rates Are Holding Steady

The word from Marsh on Commercial Lines rates. Considering the Middle East and Ukraine low level conflicts, plus regular cyber attacks on commercial infrastructure, energy distribution and more, it’s a bit of a result. Here’s […]

Insurance claims

Rethink Needed on PI Compensation, Says APIL

Some thoughts on PI compensation rates from APIL; Assumptions about how severely injured people invest their compensation do not reflect reality and must change ahead of the forthcoming discount rate review, APIL has warned the […]

Pet Insurance

Pet Insurance Still Has Growth Potential

It’s interesting to note the different levels of pet insurance cover across Europe. In most markets pet cover has a relatively low penetration, under 30%, which suggests that the product is either too expensive, or […]