Insurance Industry News

Insurance AI Implementation: Why The Software Playbook Doesn't Work

Chaz Perera is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bevaya, an AI agent platform built for insurance. ​Insurance companies have been used to buying software for so long that when it comes time to transition over to insurance AI tools, they continue…

Gerber Life Insurance Review 2026: Coverage, Cost & Insights

Gerber Life sells life insurance for children and adults. Costs for its well-known Grow-Up Plan are higher than average, but coverage doubles at age 18. Many policies are available quickly and without a medical exam. Known for children's life…

Slovenia's insurance market grows 34%

Slovenian insurers recorded a 34% year-on-year growth in gross written premiums to 3.4 billion euros ($3.9 billion) in 2025, according to the country's statistical office, SeeNews reported. The four largest insurers combined accounted for over 85%…

ACKO Health Insurance campaign puts everyday health choices in focus

ACKO has launched a national digital campaign for its health insurance business, featuring content creators who turn down everyday temptations in favour of healthier choices. Titled “For people who don't compromise”, the campaign…

Insurer Great Eastern Invests in Granite Private Credit Fund

Singapore-based insurer Great Eastern Holdings Ltd. is backing Granite Asia 's inaugural private credit fund, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest example of an insurance company putting money into private credit. Great Eastern…

Mexican insurers' premium growth slows

Mexican insurers recorded a 5% year-on-year increase in direct premiums to 559 billion Mexican pesos ($33 billion) in the first half of 2026, according to the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions, Mexico Business News reported. The…

Investigation into Dodgers owner is a reminder that 'zombie insurers' walk among us - critics warn 'they will blow up

Last year was a busy one for Mark Walter. Not only did he buy a majority ownership in the Los Angeles Lakers, he also became the subject of a federal investigation into whether his companies, including several insurance firms, properly…

AI and Insurance: Is Brown & Brown (BRO) Facing Extinction or Evolution?

Orbis Investment Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for 'Orbis Global Equity Strategy'. The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, the Global Equity Strategy returned 19.9%…

LeBron James Borrowed $300 Million From Insurers Arranged by Guggenheim

When LeBron James signed up to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to NBA glory with a $154 million contract in 2018, it wasn't the biggest deal he did that year. Just months before he joined, a limited liability company he controls borrowed almost $300…

Small business insurance explained: Coverage every business owner needs to consider

Car insurance rates climbing again, reversing last year's drop

In 2025, car insurance premiums did something they rarely do — they fell 6%. But that relief appears to be fading. Insurance comparison company Insurify reports 27 states have already seen rates increase in the first half of this year. By…

Cracking Down on Big Insurance in … Oklahoma?

The Revolving Door Project, a Prospect partner, scrutinizes the executive branch and presidential power. Follow them at therevolvingdoorproject.org. This summer, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a pair of lawsuits against Allstate…

Harel posts biggest profit of Israel's insurance cos

Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services (TASE: HARL) has reported a 30% rise in profit in the second quarter to NIS 1 billion - the highest quarterly profit of Israel's big five insurance companies. The company reported return on equity…

ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance Co., Ltd. (ZZHGF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance Co., Ltd. (ZZHGF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 25, 2026 5:00 AM EDT Lin Zhang - Head of Capital Markets & Investor Relations Jiang Xing - CEO, GM & Executive Director Wayne Xu - Deputy General Manager Gaofeng Li -…

Flores & Associates Insurance Services

Joe H. Flores, JD, MBA is an industry expert with over 30 years of real-world experience. Joe brings exceptional expertise in Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and he brings a multitude of Life Insurance options to the table.