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Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang

5 months ago02 mins

The number of suspected scams involving unusually high and belated compensation claims for minor or non-existent traffic accidents in Hong Kong has doubled to more than 70 in less than a week, according to the security minister. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung told a radio programme on Sunday that the increase was recorded after…

Travel insurance payouts top £470 million – ABI

Cs news10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

Medical expenses were the largest source of claims, accounting for 34% of all cases in 2024, up from 29% in 2023. In value terms, medical claims cost insurers £262 million, more than half the overall total. The average payout for medical treatment overseas was £1,528, though costs can escalate sharply in some cases. One insurer…