A UK-wide emergency alerts service will be in operation from today, in a move that is hoped will transform the country’s warning and informing capability when there is a risk to life. It is understood that, using mobile broadcasting technology, the Emergency Alerts system will transmit urgent messages quickly to nearly 90% of mobile phones in a defined area, with instructions about how best to respond.

Re/insurer Chaucer has said that continuing inflation in construction costs is leaving homes and businesses underinsured in the event of a fire or catastrophic event. The carrier said cost inflation had combined with a desire from policyholders to save money and maintain sums insured at the same level, exacerbating the issue.

The global electronics industry is at threat from semiconductor supply chain issues caused by geopolitical tensions, nat cats and manufacturing location risk. The industry is estimated to have a market value of almost US$600bn and supports a US$2.2trn electronics sector that in turn drives almost US$90trn of global GDP.

The winners of the 2023 National Insurance Awards were announced last night at a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. Hosted by the brilliant Suzi Ruffell and attended by a record 500 guests, the fastest growing awards in the insurance industry highlight the very best in general insurance provision and management.

The UK's new national emergency public alerting system is being powered by Everbridge’s Public Warning Cell Broadcast technology.

Gallagher has expanded its presence in the education sector with the acquisition of FE Protect, a broker specialising in providing cover to further education colleges, UK universities and independent schools. The business was founded in 2016 and also operates under the brands Education Protect and Education Protect Scotland.