Winter weather can cause serious delays. But will travel insurance help? getty When a blizzard disrupted air travel in New England last winter, Kevin Heimlich learned a painful lesson about the limits of travel insurance. Heimlich, who runs a marketing company in Boston, relied on the coverage from his credit card. He ended up stranded
Available for over a year Thousands of people who’ve paid millions of pounds into an insurance plan they thought would cover their funeral costs face getting nothing in return. The insurer has told them their policies are being cancelled. Some had paid into the plan through their credit union for decades expecting a cash payment
Tokio Marine GX and specialist MGA Northcourt (part of the Optio Group) have launched NC Fusion, the Lloyd’s market’s first dedicated insurance facility for nuclear fusion technology. Traditional nuclear insurance was designed for fission and fails to address fusion’s fundamentally different risk profile. This includes no meltdown risk, minimal long-lived radioactive waste, but entirely new
Sunil Madhu, founder and CEO of Instnt, identity fraud loss insurance AI, is an identity and security architect and serial entrepreneur. Financial fraud loss is on the rise. In 2024, 40% of financial institutions saw an increase in fraud-related losses compared to 2023. The cost of fraud loss for financial institutions goes beyond direct losses,
The framework applies to all insurers and distribution channels and replaces the outdated 2013 version, which excluded distributors and had no mention of cyber fraud. Insurers and intermediaries must implement the guidelines from 1 April 2026. Nitin Deo, chief technical officer, Zuno General Insurance, said, “The framework mandates insurers to adopt a board-approved anti-fraud policy,
Company Logo Embedded insurance offers market opportunities by integrating coverage seamlessly into consumer activities, improving engagement and loyalty. It shows significant growth potential in personal lines, particularly motor insurance, boosted by digital shifts and demand for convenience, with a focus on motor insurance disruption. Dublin, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Strategic Intelligence: Embedded
Rats and mice are common household pests, but motorists should beware too – car insurance claims for rodent damage jumped by nearly a third in 2024. Once inside a vehicle, these vermin can chew through wires, gnaw on upholstery and nest in engines. Aviva’s research found repairs can set you back thousands of pounds and
NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out this form to share your story with NPR. What’s the item? Car insurance How has the price changed since
For the past decade, Jamaica has been building layers of financial protection in the event of a natural disaster. Now, after Hurricane Melissa tore through the country, destroying homes, roads and essential infrastructure, the country’s strategy might pay off — and provide a model for climate-vulnerable nations elsewhere. Last year, the country issued $150 million
MOTORISTS and homeowners save hundreds of pounds a year by having a no-claims bonus – but how much does it REALLY save you. We’ve crunched the numbers to look at how much breaking your no-claims streak could cost you. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! If you do not make a claim on