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Standalone health insurers gain market share as general insurers lose ground
4 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Standalone health insurers are steadily gaining ground in India's non-life insurance market, with their share of premium income rising sharply in the first four months ended July of FY27 even as…
From Luigi Mangione to Eric Schmidt: how Gen Z's dark and nonsensical humor shows a 'suspension of seriousness'
After Luigi Mangione was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet did what it often does: It turned something serious into a joke. Although Mangione has pleaded not guilty to…
Hong Kong insurance industry veteran sees exercise as a smart investment
Nobody has a crystal ball to see the future, but we can observe what is in front of us, combine it with experience and make an educated guess. That is what Wilton Kee, the newly appointed CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau, has been professionally…
Louisiana hospitals see sharp uptick in uninsured patients after Obamacare subsidies expired
WASHINGTON – Louisiana hospitals are reporting a surge of uninsured patients seeking treatment, many of whom dropped their policies when Congress last year didn't extend the subsidies that helped lower-income workers buy health insurance…
Former top Swiss doctor criticises guidelines for technical tests
For such services, it is not the time actually required that is billed, but rather an average duration specified in the tariff, said Luchsinger in the interview published on Monday. These so-called minute rates date back in part to the 1990s and…
How Jordan's clothing industry exploits migrant workers: 'we have nowhere to go with our complaints'
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued its first-ever “withhold release” orders on garments made in Jordan. These orders, issued on June 23 with immediate effect, bar shipments from two factories run by Jordan-based…
57% of Firms in Payment-Heavy Industries Face More Fraud
“ Payment Protection: Why Firms Still Aren't Real-Time Ready ” was produced by PYMNTS Intelligence in collaboration with Plaid. The report draws on a double-blind survey of 150 senior executives conducted from May 18 to June 1, 2026.
I left the US for Serbia. My rent dropped from $2,000 to $650, and my income rose.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daria Ershova, a 25-year-old brand communications consultant based in Belgrade, Serbia. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I was born in Russia and moved to the US on my own…
Cancer and the insurance gap
When Kanchan Pande (64) was diagnosed with breast cancer, her family believed their health insurance policy would cushion the financial blow. Instead, they found themselves paying nearly three-fourth of the treatment cost. Kanchan said the…
Practices for Health and Safety in College
Starting college is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with new responsibilities. From living independently to balancing academics, work, and social activities, maintaining health and safety should remain a top priority. Building healthy…
Media Fawning of Senate Candidate Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed Begins
Both El-Sayed and Barack Obama are supported by the Muslim Brotherhood directly. Both El-Sayed and Barack Obama campaigned for Senate in the mid-term election (BO '06, ES '26), and both Barack Obama and El-Sayed planned to run for higher office in…
Why one-size-fits-all wellness programmes are failing Gen Z
Twenty-four-year-old Ravi* knows that the treatment for the ligament tear in his knee could cost several lakhs, more than what he can afford early in his career. While his employee health insurance covers it, what he seeks goes beyond hospital…
Meet the Press - August 8, 2026
In the words of Muhammad Ali, we shook up the world. What Michigan's primary reveals about the Democratic party's direction and the path to winning in November. The power of our many is greater than the power of their money. Can a progressive win a…
The $100-a-Day Retirement: How Far Your Money Goes in 2026's Best Places
With inflation still hammering retiree budgets, retirees may want to stress-test a simple but powerful benchmark: Can retirees realistically travel (or live abroad temporarily) on $100/day? The short answer is ‘yes,' but with no shortage of…
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Buys 190,438 Shares of EverQuote, Inc. $EVER
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER - Free Report) by 37.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
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