Drivers are facing a triple whammy of cost increases after research reveals insurance premiums have risen to add to increases in fuel and road tax 15:06, 20 May 2026Updated 15:06, 20 May 2026 Rising motor insurance premiums are the last thing many cash strapped motorists need right now(Image: Andrii Yalanskyi via Getty Images) Motorists have
A new specialist insurance facility launched by Markel International and Willis is set to support the growing role of nuclear energy in the global transition. The market-first solution has been designed to provide comprehensive insurance capacity for nuclear projects, covering property damage and business interruption risks from construction through to full operation. The facility will
Go.Compare research found 67% of UK homeowners have never accurately valued their belongings, leaving many at risk of costly underinsurance when making a claim Brits are being urged to carefully calculate how much the contents of their home costs(Getty Images) Nearly half of Britons depend on a ‘rough guess’ when it comes to insuring the
Mereo Insurance Limited announced a renewal rights transaction with Everen Specialty Ltd., a member of the Everen Group, for ESL’s Excess Casualty Energy portfolio. A spokesperson said, “Under the transaction, Mereo will become the insurance carrier on a go-forward basis for both new and renewed business effective June 1, 2026. ESL’s underwriting team and underwriting
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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance
In a move aimed at widening insurance penetration while accelerating financial inclusion, Heirs Insurance Group has rolled out a digital platform expected to simplify insurance access for underserved populations across the country. The insurer unveiled a multi-language, interactive artificial intelligence assistance, Prince AI, designed to break language barriers, improve insurance awareness, simplify policy purchase and
Special event insurance for summer markets and holiday pop-ups If you’re a vendor at farmers markets, summer street fairs, or holiday pop-up events, you may need business insurance to meet requirements and help protect against common business risks. It could be tempting to just buy one-day event insurance, but many sellers don’t realize that their
Genikes Insurance on Monday announced that it was named Best General Insurance Company in Cyprus at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026, while also securing the title of Best Insurance Website Cyprus for the same year. The company said the dual recognition underscores its continued momentum and reflects a “strong upward trajectory” in both
Before you add any new updates to your outdoor space ahead of summer, make sure to check what’s actually covered by your insurance policy. Some garden features must be declared to your insurer(Image: Getty Images) Summer is just around the corner, and you might be keen to give your garden a new lease of life