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 […]

Insurance Regulation

Bloomberg Notes Insurer’s High Interest Payment Plans

As IE pointed out recently, the FCA statement on premium rate motor leasing finance holds hard lessons for insurers too. Those who are currently enjoying charging as much as 45% interest on monthly instalment plans […]

Insurance Brokers

Marsh & Beazley Team Up on Special ESG Risk Ratings

The latest from Marsh, who along with Beazley will be offering some handy discounts to construction sector clients who tick the right ESG boxes. Here’s the word; Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk […]