News

Driverless: Commuter Vehicle Trials Backed by Five AI & Direct Line

The StreetWise consortium today announces the launch of its commuter research trials with invited participants. This is the UK’s most advanced demonstration of self-driving vehicles on mixed-use public roads, deploying advanced technology developed by FiveAI, who […]

Insurance Regulation

Thatcham NCAP 5 Star Ratings Published – Which Are The Safest 2019 Cars?

September’s Euro NCAP results have shown that carmakers are continuing to meet the challenge set by the world’s most rigorous car safety tests. Smaller cars from a variety of categories have not only exhibited strong […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker Update: CNA Hardy Updates Its Cyber Offer, With Range of Extras

CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its Cyber proposition with a new pre-breach service and vital additional coverages. […]

Insurance claims

Claims Update: LV=Partners With Square Health on Tests & Screenings

In a move to further enhance the underwriting process for advisers and their clients, LV= has chosen Square Health to undertake all new LV= Protection nurse screenings, medical exams and laboratory tests. Square Health use […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Broker News: Acord Streamlines Testing Process on Data Standards

ACORD, the global standards body for the insurance industry, is reducing the complexity of connecting trading partners as they use ACORD Standards for the first time, or upgrade to newer versions by enhancing the capabilities of […]

Liability/Casualty

Grenfell: Research Highlights Poor Lab Test Regime on Building Materials

Research conducted on behalf of the insurance industry in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire has exposed the utter inadequacy of the laboratory tests currently used to check the fire safety of building materials. […]

Life/Health/Critical illness

BHF Research on Hidden Heart Problems Highlights Outdated Life Cover Questions

Life insurance is arguably the Cinderella of the UK insurance market. It isn’t a legal necessity for many people, most of us don’t want to think aboyt it and when you do get around to […]