There is growing concern about the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires, and the impact they could have on insurance. The batteries may be powering a host of new technologies, but our Insurance News magazine cover story explores their explosive downside.

The April/May issue also features an in-depth interview with Lloyd’s new Regional Director Chris Mackinnon, and introduces his replacements in Australia. Mr Mackinnon believes Lloyd’s has much more to offer the local market, through traditional and non-traditional means.

Meanwhile, our reporting team addresses the industry’s stubborn gender pay gap, casts an eye over the bloodstock market, and asks outgoing National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Phil Kewin for thoughts on his tenure and challenges still facing the broking sector.

We also analyse Vero’s latest SME Insurance Index, and look back on a hugely successful inaugural Insurance News conference.

It’s all in the latest edition of Insurance News magazine, the industry’s leading publication that’s packed with vital information and fascinating reads. It’s being mailed out to subscribers and will be available online soon.