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As Property Insurance Costs Rise, So Do Delinquencies
Rising property insurance costs contributed to higher mortgage delinquencies last year, new data showed. Home insurance costs have risen 72% since 2019, but have recently shown signs of slowing due to flattening home prices and increased policy…
Japan insurers still keen on private debt amid growing red flags
Japan's largest life insurers are continuing plans to increase private credit investment in the fiscal year beginning April amid recent warning signals about the health of the sector, according to a survey by Bloomberg News. Nippon Life Insurance…
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Best Life Insurance Policies With Living Benefits 2026
Nationwide has a lot to like if you're looking for generous living benefits from an all-around great company. Most Nationwide term life insurance and permanent life policies include three living benefits at no extra cost. Other riders, including…
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How Insurance Companies Profit: A Detailed Business Model Guide
Insurance companies profit from premiums and investments in interest-generating assets. Effective risk pricing and underwriting are essential for profitability. Reinsurance mitigates risks of large, unexpected losses. The combined ratio measures…
Gold IRA storage explained: Depositories, insurance and what you should verify
Gold has surged dramatically in price over the past year, drawing renewed attention from investors who are looking for ways to protect their wealth and diversify their portfolios. And, as volatility persists across parts of the broader market and…
You Probably Didn't Have Oil Crisis Insurance
Oil prices surged again overnight, with Brent crude briefly topping $100 a barrel just a day after a coordinated release of emergency reserves by several countries. Despite that spirit of international cooperation, the Trump administration…
No Life Insurance For Mojtaba Khamenei: Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Asserting that the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran is 'going better than expected' and Israel is 'stronger than ever', Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said there was 'no life insurance' for Iran's newly chosen…
Top Africa Insurer Sanlam Flags 'Massive' Risks From Iran War
Sanlam Ltd. sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa's biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance. The escalating tensions will hurt earnings of…
US taps Chubb for $20bn maritime insurance backstop
d0619b8c-2d99-48ca-b4b2-fb66e182e27b Created: Mar 12, 2026 05:26 PM (Updated: Mar 12, 2026 05:27 PM) A group of people camp on a beach overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, with oil tankers and cargo ships in the background, near Khor Fakkan, United…
Spencer Jakab | Oil Crisis Insurance Is Expensive Until You Need It
Most investors have scant exposure to oil and gas stocks, which act as insurance in case of an energy crisis. In my latest Markets A.M. newsletter, I look at whether it would have been worth holding more energy shares, just in case.
Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Insurance in 2026
It's easy to get financially ambushed at the rental car counter by an agent that's trying to upsell you. But if you come prepared with the right credit card that has rental car insurance included, half the battle is already won. We've analyzed…
Top broker urges more local leadership in insurance
b36a9f03-bcfd-428c-964f-1087bc1ca4e8 Jasmine DeSilva, managing director of Gallagher Insurance Bermuda (File photograph) A top Bermudian broker believes the next generation of local aspiring insurance executives will forcefully seek career…
Insurance underwriters say fear brought shipping to a halt, not coverage
4 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Insurance underwriters on Thursday said that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively halted, not due to a lack of insurance coverage, but because shipowners and operators…
Thousands of XL Bullies 'at risk of destruction' as insurance axed
Thousands of XL Bully owners have been blindsided by news that their dogs may no longer be exempt from crackdown laws. It is a crime to own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales unless you have a valid certificate of exemption - and owners who fail…
American wildfire experts call on Bermuda insurers for help
48e469cc-dc57-45f8-a463-ace2c996570a Created: Mar 12, 2026 07:07 AM (Updated: Mar 12, 2026 07:56 AM) Wildfire discussion: pictured, from left, are Adam Champion, Anne Cope, Loren Davis and David Torgerson (Photograph by Akil Simmons) A top…
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