Sex workers in the Netherlands can now take out additional coverage with Nationale-Nederlanded (NN), provided they are registered with the Chamber of Commerce. This primarily concerns coverage for fires and liability insurance. The decision makes NN the first regular insurance firm to offer services to sex workers. The Netherlands has approximately 20,000 sex workers, according to NN. Previously, their only option for insurance was with De Vereende, which provides policies with high premiums as a sort of "safety net" to people who have nowhere else to go.
Private individuals suffered at least 8 million euros in damages caused by fireworks during the recent New Year's period, the Dutch Association of Insurers said on Tuesday. The initial estimate put together by the association was down 20 percent compared to the first estimate of 10 million euros that was calculated last year. Ultimately, the total amount of private damage amounted to 15.5 million euros as revellers took to the streets to ring in 2023.
Last year, Dutch insurers caught over 10,000 individuals and businesses trying to commit insurance fraud. That is 15 percent less than in 2021, the Association of Insurers (VvV) reported on Thursday. According to the association, insurers’ vigilance saved over 80 million euros last year.
Lahore, Pakistan (AFP) July 7, 2023 - At least 50 people, including eight children, have been killed by floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains that have lashed Pakistan since last month, officials said Friday.