More than one in three professional drivers speed outside schools, which significantly raises the risk of fatal accidents. Delivery vans and taxis dominate among the speeders. In the fight against speeders, only one measure has proven effective, a new study shows.
SwedenA child who gets caught in a helmet risks serious injury. Despite this, fewer and fewer children are wearing helmets with self-releasing buckles.
SwedenBlown-off roofs and fallen trees. Claims after Storm Dave are now pouring into insurance companies.
BusinessSMHI has issued an orange warning for storms across large parts of southern Sweden. The insurance company Folksam urges people to check their outdoor surroundings to protect themselves from damage.
SwedenThey were not wearing seat belts or were in the wrong child car seats. Almost half of the youngest children could have survived fatal car accidents if they had been properly protected. "Children are innocent and trust us adults to make the right decisions for them," says Maria Klingegård, traffic safety researcher at Folksam.
SwedenRecent heavy snowfall in Sweden risks causing damage to villas and holiday homes, warns insurer Folksam. Insurance coverage is limited.
BusinessTariff chaos and trade wars. A turbulent 2025 is coming to an end. But Trump's first year has not been as bad as many feared. Economists are optimistic about the future.
BusinessEvery day around 15 children are injured in traffic, according to a new analysis from Folksam. The vast majority are cyclists, e-scooter riders and pedestrians. The use of helmets is high, but at the same time still too low, says investigator Helena Stigson.
SwedenThe Sweden Democrats want a state public inquiry to scrutinize the Social Democrats' business political network.
SwedenThere are major differences in protective ability between the bicycle helmets on the market. At the same time, the development of children's helmets is progressing slowly, shows a test by Folksam.
SwedenIt is ten times as great a risk of dying in the least safe car models compared to the safest, according to a report from Folksam. There are cars that are safe and do not cost so much, says Anders Kullgren, research chief at Folksam.
CarsAround half of all professional drivers drive too fast outside schools. This is shown by a fresh investigation. Within the taxi industry, there are the worst offenders. It usually is like that, says research chief Anders Kullgren.
SwedenThe insurance giant Folksam sells its entire holding in the electric car company Tesla. The reason: The company's labor dispute in Sweden where Folksam tried to influence Tesla – but to no avail.
BusinessThe Pensions Agency receives a remark for inadequate risk control in connection with the noted investments in the real estate company Heimstaden Bostad.
BusinessThe crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt - with thousands of employees in Skellefteå and Västerås - is facing yet another day of destiny. The owners are gathering tomorrow to decide on continued operations or liquidation.
BusinessThe crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt has called its owners to an extraordinary general meeting. At the meeting, which is to take place on January 8, 2025, the owners will confirm that the operations will continue, according to Northvolt's press chief Erik Zsiga.
BusinessNow it's time to prepare the summer cottage for winter. By following a few simple tips, costly frost damage can be avoided.
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