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Corporate insurers let my lungs deteriorate while I waited for care
I permanently lost 60% of my lung capacity before my 25th birthday. Doctors have told me I may need a double lung transplant in the future. My condition worsened while I waited for approval for the only treatment that could help my lungs. Instead…
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk pushing for insurers to cover cost of weight loss jabs
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, is seeking greater insurance coverage for its US users. The company's top US executive hopes this will offset the substantial direct-to-consumer sales that have…
Affordability, not fraud, is why fewer Americans have health insurance
There was a time when political leaders at least acted like they believed that financial protection was the anchor of a stable and prosperous society, and that uninsurance was something to be minimized. Those days are getting hard to remember.
These States Have The Most Expensive Car Insurance
CarInsurance.com has released its 2026 report for the states that have the highest insurance costs. There are countless factors that comprise insurance rates, and perhaps most interestingly the cost of living doesn't indicate a direct correlation…
How ditching health insurance saved this American $22k on a hospital bill
A 28‑year‑old American without health insurance says a two‑night hospital stay left him with a $24,000 bill—but the hospital slashed more than $22,000 from the total because he was uninsured. The case is surfacing now as…
Oil-Dri to Raise Prices, Citing Higher Health Insurance, Freight and Packaging Costs
Oil-Dri plans to raise the prices on a majority of its products due to higher costs in areas like health insurance, freight and resin-based packaging. The specialty sorbent products manufacturer said Wednesday the price adjustment is necessary to…
Gulf NRIs opt for Indian term life insurance amid Iran conflict
Amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict, non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the Gulf are increasingly investing in Indian term life insurance policies, drawn by the significant cost benefits and a desire for enhanced financial security for their families…
How the state will save National Insurance
Somewhere over 60 years ago, the immortal Ephraim Kishon wrote what was then called a 'humoresque' titled: 'A Tale of Last Waters'. The text described an emerging water crisis in light of the public's tendency to disregard the severe potential…
AM Best assesses speciality insurance start-up
1c3813a6-5436-4e1d-86b7-467154b9114a Created: Jun 24, 2026 05:08 PM (Updated: Jun 24, 2026 05:08 PM) AM Best assigns Fortium a Financial Strength Assessment of A- pca, or Excellent, and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Assessment of “a-”…
Alan announces a €480 million financing round to make prevention insurance the new global standard in healthcare
Backed by Prosus, Alan enters a new phase of growth to transform healthcare through prevention, technology and AI PARIS, June 25, 2026 /CNW/ - Alan, the company building the new standard in prevention insurance, today announced an agreement for a…
Car Insurance Grace Periods: How Long You Have Before Coverage Lapses
Car insurance companies usually offer a grace period for late payments, typically 10 to 30 days. You will still be covered if you file a claim during the grace period. Not every car insurance company offers a grace period. If you miss a car…
Affordable travel insurance for your Southeast Asia trip? Here are your options
Planning a trip to Southeast Asia is an exciting decision. Whether you're island-hopping in the Philippines, exploring ancient temples in Cambodia, tasting street food in Thailand, or diving in Indonesia, the region offers a wide range of…
Chubb unit wins reversal in additional-insured coverage dispute
A Chubb unit persuaded a federal appeals court to revive its claim that a rival insurer must help cover a building owner and a bank in a personal injury lawsuit, after a lower court had let that insurer off the hook. In New York Marine and General…
Jewellery Firm Sues Donewell Insurance … Over Alleged Failure To Honour $3m Burglary Claim - The Ghanaian Chronicle
ELOK & Sons Ltd, a Sekondi-Takoradi-based jewellery company, has dragged Donewell Insurance Ltd to the High Court in Sekondi, accusing the insurer of breaching a fire and burglary insurance contract following the theft of its jewellery stock. In a…
UAE insurers face slower growth due to conflict risk: S&P
S&P Global Ratings expects listed United Arab Emirates insurers' revenue to edge higher by about 10% in 2026, slowing from roughly 17% year-on-year growth in 2025, due to the potential of renewed conflict in the Middle East, Middle East Insurance…
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