EU uses insurance ban as its largest slam to Russian oil exports so far

Marc
Insurance ban - Oil Cargo Ship

The European Union has deepened its impact on curbing Russian revenues from exported energy. The European Union’s insurance ban on Russian oil exports is the largest hit so far that it has sent to the country’s energy revenues. The EU has embargoed 90 percent of all its Russian oil imports by the end of 2022. While the embargo on the vast majority of Russian oil imports is a big strike against the country’s energy revenues, what is likely to be much more damaging is the insurance ban put in place.…

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State Farm releases insurance company Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Logan B.
Insurance company - Report from business

The second report the insurer has released updates greenhouse gas reductions and sustainability efforts. State Farm has announced the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, updating the insurance company’s sustainability efforts and greenhouse gas reductions. The report based on last year’s data is intended to be an illustration of the insurer’s efforts. The insurance company’s commitment to “Good Neighbors. Better World.” was outlined in the second report of its nature. The report outlined the insurer’s ESG framework and its progress on environmental sustainability, as well as social…

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Some car models get more speeding tickets than others (these 5 get the most)

Nordstrom
Speeding Tickets - Police giving ticket to driver

In 2022, American drivers who prefer certain auto brands are more likely to get pulled over for speed. While everyone has their own unique taste and style, American drivers who get behind the wheel of certain models this year are more likely to get speeding tickets than other auto brands. Honda, Toyota and Ford are the automakers with models most likely associated with fast driving. While each of those automakers is recognized for affordability and quality appealing to a wide-reaching market, they also appear to appeal to drivers at the…

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What is a storage unit insurance policy?

G. Turner
Storage unit insurance - Boxes in storage

This coverage can help to protect personal possessions from a number of types of risks. Storage unit insurance is a type of coverage that provides financial protection for personal possessions where they are being kept. Possessions can be protected against risks such as damage from weather and vandalism, or from theft. A storage unit insurance policy is meant to cover the items locked away off-premises from your home such as a house or apartment. While a homeowners’, renters’ or business policy may provide some coverage for what is locked up,…

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How To Find The Right Commercial Insurance In The New Normal

Logan B.
commercial insurance company financial rating(2)

Running a business has many risks; you may encounter a fire, have your goods stolen, or suffer water damage. And in the occurrence of these events, there’s a high likelihood of business closure until you get things back on track. Business closure is disadvantageous since you might lose clients to your competitors, reducing your income.   Insurance companies work to quicken the recovery process by providing you with financial assistance under compensation. With that, you’ll be back in business within no time, and with the money, you’ll recover all that’s damaged.…

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Motorcycle crashes see double-digit increases, including fatalities

H. Cutner
Motorcycle crashes - crash of motorcycle

Riders are at double the risk of deadly accidents compared to all other road vehicles. Motorcycle crashes are on their way up, including those leading to rider fatalities, placing them in far greater danger than any other vehicle operators on the road. According to a recently released report, fatal accidents rose by 11 percent from 2019 to 2020. The report focused on a ValuePenguin study that examined fatal motorcycle crashes for the five years starting in 2016, the latest available data. Riders are more than twice as likely to be…

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IRA cautions that insurance fraud is harming the economy

Marc
Insurance Fraud - Research and analysis

The regulatory authority is urging Kenyans to cease their fraudulent claims as it’s hurting their economy. The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is urging people across Kenya to cease the rampant insurance fraud through scam claims. The IRA stated that the practice has been causing notable harm to the economy, while also slowing down the pace of legitimate claims settlements and causing premiums to spike and stay high. In fact, the IRA estimates that this practice is inflating premiums people are paying by up to 25 percent. The regulatory authority stated…

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