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Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation
30% of European unicorns may have lost their billion-dollar status, but not Alan. The French health insurance startup is now valued at €5 billion — approximately $5.83 billion, up from $4.5 billion in 2024. Created in 2016, Alan has…
Lloyd's of London stresses it is still insuring shipping in strait of Hormuz
There is a price for everything: even the cost of insuring a ship travelling through the strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump's proposals for the US to provide political risk insurance for seaborne trade in the Gulf may have given the impression a lack…
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How AIG Generates Revenue: Insurance and Beyond
AIG is a global insurance leader, with three reportable business segments: North America Commercial, International Commercial, and Global Personal. The company's focus as of the end of 2024 was on commercial insurance. In fiscal year 2024, AIG…
Reeves admits 'valid argument' against national insurance hike
Rachel Reeves today conceded there is a 'valid argument' that she should not have hiked national insurance. The Chancellor said she 'recognised' the case against the controversial move in her first Budget, amid rising unemployment - particularly…
Best Pet Insurance in Nevada
Pets Best is the best pet insurer in Nevada in our analysis because of its low rates and comprehensive coverage. The average monthly cost of dog insurance in Nevada is $38. The cat insurance in Nevada averages $17 a month. Pet insurance can help…
Reeves: 'Valid' to say national insurance hike should not have happened
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Rachel Reeves has said there was a “valid…
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What to Do When Your Insurance Claim Is Denied
The NAIC and state departments manage insurance complaints. Keep all records of claims and communications. State regulators offer assistance if insurers are uncooperative. Understanding your policy helps in claims disputes. Most claims resolve…
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Mutual vs. Stock Insurance Companies: Understand the Key Differences
Mutual companies' policyholders are co-owners and share in profits. Stock company shareholders, not policyholders, receive dividends. Insurance firms are typically stock or mutual companies. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years…
Japan Post Insurance 9-Mos Rev Y4.10T Vs Y4.33T
Dow Jones Newswires is a market-moving financial and business news source, used by wealth managers, institutional investors and fintech platforms around the world to identify trading and investing opportunities, strengthen advisor-client…
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HDFC ERGO General Insurance appoints Parthanil Ghosh as MD and CEO
The board of directors of HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has approved the elevation of Parthanil Ghosh as the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Company. The appointment will be effective from April 16, 2026, and is…
Reeves: 'Valid' to say national insurance hike should not have happened
Rachel Reeves has said there was a “valid argument” that she should not have hiked employers' national insurance contributions after the number of jobless young people edged closer to one million. But the Chancellor insisted the move…
Taiwan Insurers Face Billions in Value Declines From Overhaul
Taiwan's largest life insurers are braced for a multi-billion dollar erosion in book value as the industry transitions to a more rigorous accounting framework. Cathay Life Insurance Co., the island's biggest insurance firm, said Wednesday that its…
Insurance giant fined £10.6m for balance sheet errors before takeover
Direct Line 's main underwriting subsidiary has been hit with a £10.6 million fine by the Bank of England 's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for wrongly calculating its financial strength over a two-year period. The PRA revealed that UK…
Data, Fire and the Fight to Keep California Insurable
On February 12, the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) hosted the CalIT2 “Symposium on Disaster Resilience: Data-Driven Insurability.” The full-day event brought together leading disaster and fire…
ESG Currents: Kita On How Insurance Enables Carbon Removal Investment
Insurance is essential for the carbon credit market to unlock capital, manage risk, and build trust. On this week's episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Natalia Dorfman CEO and Co-Founder of Kita, joins Eric Kane, director of ESG research at…
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