The impact of claims activity on insurance – 0221-01

Claim types The next two graphs provide a further breakdown of the types of insured losses that have led to the increased claims activity since 2016. Claim types are show by volume and quantum.

Figure 6: Solar claims by type

Vermin

Vehicular

Transit

Storm

Software Failure

Mechanical Breakdown

Flood

Fire

Electrical Failure

Defective Design

Contractor Error

0%

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

% of Amount Incurred

% of Number of Claims

Figure 7: Wind claims by type

Cargo Damage Contractor Error Course Of Construction Defective Design Electrical Failure Employers Liability Fire Flood Gear Box Failure Lightning Mechanical Breakdown Other Theft

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%

% of Amount Incurred

% of Number of Claims

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* Source: GCube

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