News

RAC Reaction to Govt Smart Motorways Action Plan

In response to the publication of the smart motorway safety evidence stocktake and action plan, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Two-thirds of drivers tell us that they believe permanently removing the hard shoulder compromises […]

Insurance claims

DBRS Issues Comment on Corona Claims for Property/Casualty Sector

DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary entitled “Coronavirus: Likely Increases in P&C Insurance Claims in Certain Business Lines; Financial Markets’ Volatility Will Affect Investment Portfolios” that discusses the ways the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) can be […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Road Safety: When Will Parking on The Pavement Become Illegal?

It’s a nightmare for wheelchair users, the less able, mums with buggies and small children – the scourge of pavement parking leads to road rage incidents, vandalised cars, people tripping up, or in extreme cases, […]

News

Budget 2020 – Updated: Rishi Dishes Up £600bn Investment, Plus £330bn Extra

Updated 17.03.2020. Chancellor announces £330 billion extra in support for individuals and business. Small traders can access grants up to 10K SMEs can apply for grants up to 25K Three month mortgage break for homeowners […]

Opinion

SMMT Boss Calls For More Electric Car Incentives in UK Budget

The latest blog post from Mike Hawes, Chief Executive at the Society of Motor Manufactuers and Traders – will the Chancellor deliver more elecric car tax breaks and commit t building a charging infrastructure long […]

Conference report

BIBA 2020 Will Go Ahead – Extra CoronaVirus Checks Possible

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has today (5 March) opened delegate registration for its 2020 conference and exhibition – The Year to Pioneer which takes place in Manchester on May 13 and 14. The […]

Insurance Brokers

Moody’s Report Highlights CoronaVirus Risks to Insurers

Global insurers and reinsurers are exposed to the coronavirus outbreak directly through a potential spike in claims, and indirectly through the impact on economic growth and the resultant financial market volatility, says Moody’s Investors Service […]