Think your travel insurance has you covered? From altitude limits to water sports, some policies contain surprising exclusions that can catch holidaymakers off guard. Which? examined 160 policies from 47 insurers and found that many place limits or exclusions on common holiday activities. These conditions, set out in the policy wording, could leave you unable
Building firms have seen their professional indemnity (PI) insurance bill slashed by up to a fifth over the past year, research has revealed. A report by insurance broker Gallagher found that “well-performing” contractors and consultants had seen average premium reductions of 15 to 20 per cent from the first half of 2025 to the same
The National Insurance Commission has officially announced the successful completion of the country’s 12-month insurance sector recapitalisation exercise, describing the accomplishment as a pivotal step that “signals the beginning of a new era for insurance in the country.” Undertaken pursuant to Section 15 and other relevant provisions of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA)
Tailored insurance is available to landlords at a discounted rate – so renters should check it’s in place | Local This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Fires, floods and storms can leave tenants needing somewhere else
Striking a balance between affordability and coverage is essential when shopping for life insurance. There are several types of life insurance, but term is typically the cheapest option. For example, a healthy 40-year-old male buying a 20-year, $500,000 term life policy will pay an average of $37 a month, while a 40-year-old female with the
Martin Lewis has an arsenal of tricks to help people save money (Image: Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA) I, like every other motorist who owns or finances their car, go through the annual task of reinsuring my car. How much your insurance costs often depends on a variety of factors. These include your job, age,
According to the French insurance lobby France Assureurs, home insurance premiums already increased by 7.8 percent in 2025, while the climate disaster premium — which doesn’t cover wildfires — rose by 66 percent. For now, most French residents can still easily obtain home insurance anywhere in mainland France, according to the public reinsurer. But it is seeing early signs of strain in a few
If you’re heading to France or Spain – or are already there – devastating wildfires could throw your plans into chaos. Here is how your travel insurance can help. While the government has not issued an official warning against travel, the Association of British Insurers says you should closely monitor local advice and carefully review
Sheds and garages are often used to store valuable belongings, from bikes and power tools to lawnmowers. But if they’re stolen, you may not be covered in the way you expect. According to Aviva, theft claims involving sheds and outbuildings averaged £4,567 in 2025, while home insurance policies can apply different limits and conditions to
Leadway Assurance, CubeCover and Vitse Technologies have signed on as official partners for the fifth edition of Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), reinforcing growing collaboration between insurers and technology firms as the industry accelerates its digital transformation. The organisers of the annual conference said Leadway Assurance will serve as Official Insurer, CubeCover as Official Digital Insurer,