Dramatic rise in crime claims costs

The cost of crime to businesses increased dramatically over the first quarter of 2005, according to ...

The cost of crime to businesses increased dramatically over the first quarter of 2005, according to Axa's Business Crime Index.

Latest findings from the index, based on Axa's own claims database, showed the average settlement amount for a crime-related insurance claim rose by 29.2% between the last three months of 2004 and the first three of 2005, from £3,643 to £4,708.

By comparison, the average cost of a non-crime related settlement rose by just 2.3% over the same period.

The vast majority of

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ABI records 3% home premiums rise in Q1

Average home insurance premiums for buildings and contents cover rose by 3% to £375 in the first quarter of this year, pushing the year-on-year rise up to 19%, according to the Association of British Insurers.

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