SpaceX explosion destroys uninsured Falcon 9 rocket

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That said, the contents of the rocket may have been covered by their own policies. The SpaceX explosion shocked the world, particularly when it was revealed that the Falcon 9 rocket was not insured. The rocket burst into flames on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. There were neither fatalities nor injuries in this explosion, which did make it a very fortunate one. That said, due to the lack of coverage, SpaceX will likely need to cover the losses from the rocket. Moreover, it will also need to deal…

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Verifly drone insurance launches a US pay as you fly coverage

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A startup has created an on demand and per flight form of insurance policy for drone users. The Verifly drone insurance policy launched after having been in the making since the end of 2014. This policy makes it possible for drone users to pay for coverage per flight and on demand. The drone insurance policy uses a mobile app and service that have been in development since 2014. The Verifly drone insurance coverage is available in the United States. The policy covers unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use within the commercial…

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Free Pokemon Go insurance available from Sberbank

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The largest bank in Russia is now offering free coverage for people who experience an injury from playing. Sberbank, Russia’s biggest bank, is now offering free Pokemon Go insurance to its customers. The insurance policy will protect policyholders for claims up to 50,000 rubles (approximately $800) in the event of injury during play. Pokemon Go injuries are becoming increasingly common as people move about while distracted. As silly as this offering may sound, the large number of reported injuries shows it could have a purpose. The Pokemon Go insurance provides…

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If SpaceX rockets are to be reused, they’ll need insurance first

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The company is looking to use their technology more than once and is preparing to recover them for re-launch. Now that it has been shown that SpaceX rockets are able to make landings on a consistent basis, they are now looking to insurance underwriters to make it possible to be able to reuse those devices for the launch of commercial satellites. The insurance industry will need to be heavily involved in this process in order to manage the financial implications. Over the next week or two, the Hawthorn space company…

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Chubb hopes their cyberbullying insurance policy will make a much-needed difference

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The insurer has now started offering this additional optional coverage to its homeowners customers. Chubb has now started to offer an additional cyberbullying insurance policy option to customers who already have homeowners coverage through the insurer, with the hopes of providing added protection against many forms of digital cruelty and humiliation. The purpose of the coverage is to cover the cost of repairing an online reputation and of counseling. While it can be very embarrassing for people who have discovered that someone else has posted embarrassing photos on social media…

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