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theguardian.com - Kalyeena Makortoff - FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox's shares leap amid report of takeover bid
FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox's shares leap amid report of takeover bid
The Guardian

Shares in Hiscox surged to record highs on Friday as it became the latest UK takeover target after a flurry of overseas bids for British businesses this week. Canada's Intact Financial Corp, which provides property and casualty insurance, is said…

autoguide.com - AutoGuide.com Sponsored Content - Ask the Expert: Does Your Classic Car Need Special Insurance?
Ask the Expert: Does Your Classic Car Need Special Insurance?
Autoguide

Whether it's a 1930s survivor, an ‘80s poster car, or a modern-day JDM icon, enthusiast vehicles aren't just transportation, they're emotional investments. But if you're protecting your weekend toy with the same policy you use for your…

bbc.co.uk - Gerry Bradley - Fake insurance: Driver from Londonderry warns of ghost broker scam
Fake insurance: Driver from Londonderry warns of ghost broker scam
BBC

A world champion Irish dancer has been left with a criminal conviction after being conned into thinking she had car insurance by a 'ghost broker' who sold her a fake policy. Amie Donaghey is one of 'thousands of unsuspecting motorists' across the…

independent.co.uk - Lisa-Marie Voneshen - The critical insurances policies you must consider when buying a home
The critical insurances policies you must consider when buying a home
The Independent

Buying a home is exciting and will likely become your most valuable asset, so it's important to consider insurance as part of the expenses you need to know about - so you can best protect your property in case the unexpected happens. Insurance…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - Hartford Insurance Group Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Hartford Insurance Group Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
MarketWatch

Shares of Hartford Insurance Group Inc. HIG rose 1.23% to $134.26 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.77% to 7,501.24 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…

flyingmag.com - David Hampson - Navigating the New Aviation Insurance Landscape
Navigating the New Aviation Insurance Landscape
FLYING Magazine

It may be hard to believe, but I'm genuinely passionate about aviation insurance, and I love the fact that my business is anything but boring. Shifting markets, evolving underwriting criteria, emerging technologies, and the day‑to‑day…

royalgazette.com - Claire Shefchik - Brookfield deepens Bermuda footprint as insurance platform nears $200bn
Brookfield deepens Bermuda footprint as insurance platform nears $200bn
The Royal Gazette

06c9719d-5739-41d6-96fc-a16428d77e44 Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions (File photograph) Brookfield is moving to combine its parent company with its wealth solutions business as the global investment giant deepens its Bermuda…

seekingalpha.com - Mare Evidence Lab - Zurich Insurance: Strong Q1 Momentum Supports Higher Valuation Outlook (OTCMKTS:ZURVY)
Zurich Insurance: Strong Q1 Momentum Supports Higher Valuation Outlook (OTCMKTS:ZURVY)
Seeking Alpha

Zurich reported a robust start to 2026, with Property & Casualty GWP increasing 17% to $15.6 billion, and the Swiss Solvency ratio further strengthened to 265%. We continue to see upside from specialty insurance expansion, infrastructure-related…

businessinsurance.com - Shares in Hiscox jump after report on potential bid for insurer
Shares in Hiscox jump after report on potential bid for insurer
Business Insurance

(Reuters) – Shares in Hiscox spiked as much as 15.3% on Friday, after an Insurance Post report said Canada-based Intact Financial Corp was exploring a potential bid for the British insurer. The possibility of a bid comes amid heightened…

tomsguide.com - George Phillips - Travel insurance only covers half the risks on vacation: Protect your data abroad with this $2 subscription
Travel insurance only covers half the risks on vacation: Protect your data abroad with this $2 subscription
Tom's Guide

A VPN may not be the first thing you think of when packing for a family holiday, but while travel insurance protects your physical safety, the best VPNs protect your digital wellbeing. Travelling abroad can often mean connecting to potentially…

irishtimes.com - Joe Brennan - Intact chief Kevin Thompson: 'We want to be Ireland's most respected insurance company'
Intact chief Kevin Thompson: 'We want to be Ireland's most respected insurance company'
The Irish Times

Kevin Thompson represented Ireland in his youth as a cross-country and mountain runner and still clocks 10-12 kilometres several mornings a week in Marlay Park in south Dublin, before arriving at his desk at Intact Insurance Ireland in nearby…

globalnews.ca - Karen Bartko - Adjustable rate cap part of 'care-first' auto insurance model coming to Alberta
Adjustable rate cap part of 'care-first' auto insurance model coming to Alberta
Global News

Alberta drivers will see changes to how their auto insurance rates increase starting next year, as the province rolls out a new adjustable rate cap alongside its planned “care-first” no-fault insurance system. A report was…

politifact.com - Samantha Putterman - Florida is only state removing kids from low-cost insurance
Florida is only state removing kids from low-cost insurance
PolitiFact

The way Florida treats kids enrolled in its low-income children's health insurance program is an outlier in the United States, a Democratic congresswoman said. 'Governor (Ron) DeSantis is breaking the law,' U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., wrote…

businessinsurance.com - Indiana court wipes out $10M pollution cleanup verdict against excess insurer
Indiana court wipes out $10M pollution cleanup verdict against excess insurer
Business Insurance

A New Jersey insurer is off the hook for a $10 million judgment that had required it to cover decades-old industrial contamination at a manufacturing site. On Wednesday, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that North River owes nothing toward the…

kiplinger.com - Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS - I'm an Insurance Pro: You Can Save Some Moola Now the Market's Moving Again
I'm an Insurance Pro: You Can Save Some Moola Now the Market's Moving Again
Kiplinger

For the past three years, shopping for insurance has felt about as productive as checking for flights during a blizzard. Carriers weren't writing. Premiums were climbing. And if you did manage to find a quote, it usually came in higher than what…

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