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Medicare Advantage Continues To Grow Despite Health Insurer Exits
A KFF report showed 55% of eligible Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in privatized Medicare Advantage this year, 'though the pace of enrollment growth continued to slow.' The report was issued June 5, 2026 Despite some high-profile retreats by…
I'm a life insurance expert and one group needs to take action
Women have been given a new warning by a life insurance expert. She said they were far worse than men when it came to insuring themselves, all the more so when they're single and don't have kids. Historically, research shows that women are far less…
5 things over-50s should review - from old pensions to forgotten life insurance
From pensions opened decades ago to life insurance policies taken out when children were young, financial commitments that once made perfect sense may no longer be the best fit today. Experts say a regular financial review can help people identify…
US insurers' move to back vaccines sends 'powerful' message about safety of shots, experts say
A group of insurers will continue covering routine vaccines through 2027 as the Trump administration once again takes aim at the shots and outbreaks of preventable illnesses such as measles and whooping cough lead to hospitalizations and deaths.
Strata giant unmasked in secret lobbying to save insurance kickbacks
Australia's largest strata company was granted secret permission by a government-backed review panel to privately lobby against a proposed ban on lucrative insurance kickbacks. The Age can reveal that the sector's biggest operator, PICA Group…
Rockets Could use 2026 NBA Draft as Insurance for Next Season
Having seen a rather disappointing season that ended in a first-round exit, the Houston Rockets now look to a pivotal offseason. The Rockets will undoubtedly undergo change this offseason, with a variety of decisions needing to be made. Tari Eason…
Life insurance expert says 'single women and mothers taking big risk'
A life insurance expert has issued a stark new warning specifically aimed at women. The specialist revealed that women are significantly worse than men when it comes to protecting themselves with insurance, particularly those who are single and…
Less for more: shrinkflation is coming for health insurance
THE HEALTH INSURANCE watchdog's latest report on the Irish market shows that the average premium has increased by almost 11% last year, despite overall coverage reducing across many plans. It's yet another example of shrinkflation — when the…
The insurance jolt for buyers of electric vehicles
India's electric vehicle boom is creating an unexpected pressure point for buyers: significantly higher insurance costs compared with petrol cars, even years after purchase. As insurers grapple with expensive battery repairs, sensor-heavy…
These 3 Insurance Stocks Made New 52-Week Highs: Still Time to Buy?
Defensive investing has been left in the dust by the high-flying semiconductor rally, and plenty of individual sectors are lagging the market. Despite a whiplash-inducing correction following the start of the Iran war, the S&P 500 is now up around…
Vestcor Inc Buys 8,022 Shares of The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. $HIG
Vestcor Inc raised its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG - Free Report) by 70.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional…
PBU The Pension Fund of Early Childhood & Youth Educators Purchases Shares of 78,151 The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. $HIG
PBU The Pension Fund of Early Childhood & Youth Educators purchased a new position in The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange…
Health insurance claim denied? Insurers now have to explain why
The IRDAI's Annual Report for FY 2024-25 shows that insurers processed a whopping 3.26 crore health insurance claims, paying out ₹94,248 crore in total. However, a staggering 8% of these claims were rejected. This means that nearly one in…
AI-fueled Samsung affiliates reshape KOSPI market cap rankings
The composition of KOSPI's largest companies has shifted markedly this year as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) propelled Samsung Group affiliates and semiconductor-related stocks higher, while secondary battery, shipbuilding…
International firms bet big on Hong Kong's US$2.95 trillion wealth hub status
French insurer AXA and London-headquartered Standard Chartered will both launch new offerings aimed at capturing high-net-worth clients this week, indicating that the recent regulatory tightening of cross-border investment by mainland investors has…
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