-
What the recent wildfires mean for people seeking insurance in France
Fire is the country’s leading cause of home insurance compensation with premiums likely to rise in at-risk areas
-
France storm insurance: Briton’s payout delayed over proof request
Insurer sought evidence other homes were storm-damaged
-
Health top-up prices set to keep rising as insurers ignore 2026 price freeze voted by MPs
Insurers reject cap as legal and healthcare costs mount
E-bikes may need cover
Insurance would be needed under European Court of Justice's ruling
Riders of electric bikes may need to have insurance from next year under proposals by the European Commission to revise the Motor Insurance Directive to bring it up to date.
The European Court of Justice ruled that e-bikes and Segways came under the directive, meaning anyone using one without third-party insurance could be breaking the law.
Countries could exempt these vehicles from accident compensation funds for victims.
The proposal is one of several put forward and also calls for minimum third-party cover for driverless cars and any vehicle for transport. The FIM motorbike sports body challenged this as it includes racing bikes and cars and says cover should be for vehicles ‘in traffic’.
