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Which 2020 Cars Have Best/Worst Security? Thatcham Research Has Answers

Thatcham Research is today releasing its first Consumer Security Ratings for 2020, having assessed the security features of 13 new cars. The results show that while progress is being made by carmakers, some models are […]

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Can Smart Locks Be Hacked? Probably. Cyber Insurace is The Answer

The rise of online shopping means that the problem of getting stuff delivered to your home address while you’re out is growing. Thinking of getting packages dropped off at work? Many companies now don’t allow […]

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See Your Range Rover Sport? Car Thieves Just Love Jacking It Mate

Thieves are still targeting keyless entry vehicles and prestige models from German brands, plus Jaguar Land Rover are top of their scan `n’ go wish list. Here’s some news from Tracker UK; Analysis of theft […]

Insurance claims

Vehicle Theft: Tracker to Boost Services with AI & Behavioural Software

Stolen vehicle recovery and technology expert Tracker is amplifying its existing connected car presence in the automotive and insurance arenas by providing access to a greatly-enhanced product range. The move follows a period of transition […]

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Freelance Life is Enhanced By Insurance, Says Dinghy Survey

Insurtech pioneers Dinghy – the creators of the world’s first on-demand insurance cover for freelancers – have just announced the results of a wide-ranging freelancer survey which discovered, among other things, that having insurance in […]

InsureTech

Signal Iduna Launches Cyber Cover – Guess What Sergei? It’s Automated!

From cyberbullying to identity theft and hacker attacks – the Internet poses many dangers, as anyone who has ventured onto Plenty of Fish knows very well. Joking aside, many people are victims of online crime, […]

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Laka Raises Another $4.7m in Funding, Expanding into Europe in 2020

Laka, the community-driven insurance technology company, has successfully raised $4.7 million equity funding. The round was led by early-stage venture capital firms LocalGlobe and Creandum. The round closed on 30th January 2019. Following on from Laka’s pre-seed round […]

Insurance Brokers

NFU Mutual Launches Bespoke, Stand-Alone Brand Aimed at HNW Market

With High St bank interest rates still pitifully low, some might say an insult, many people are putting some of their savings into classic cars, guitars, boats, Swiss watches, antiques, wine or art. Of course […]