A significant proportion of Australians, polled in a recent survey, admitted to eating or drinking behind the wheel, followed by speeding over the limit, and being distracted by other passengers, according to Compare the Market, a comparison platform.
The insurance industry is seeing a major transformation as the mobility landscape evolves, according to SCOR head of P&C product and innovation, Mr Henri Douche.
The Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA) has stressed the importance of insurance for all motorcycle users.
The Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem) has announced the launch of the "Marjea" Vehicle Price Reference Platform -- a unified national digital platform that provides individuals, insurance companies, government entities and financing institutions, with indicative vehicle prices that reflect changes in the market.
The Palestinian Cabinet has approved a proposal to allow insurers to grant a discount of up to 10% on premiums for mandatory vehicle insurance policies paid via electronic payment methods.
The South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA), is calling for urgent alignment among insurers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and motor body repairers, to address mounting structural pressures in the post-collision repair sector.
For the first time, health insurance has overtaken motor coverage as the largest line of business in Singapore's domestic market, said MSIG Singapore CEO Mack Eng.
These are the highlights for events and updates across the insurance industry this week.
Data released by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) showed that insurance companies received a total of 3,001 complaints during the first seven months of this year, more than 99% of which (2,974 complaints) were related to motor insurance.
The Moroccan Insurance Federation (FMA) has set out several actions on motor insurance which it plans for the second half of 2025.