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What are IRDAI's proposed insurance reforms, why have they hit insurance stocks?
But why have the proposed reforms by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) led to insurance distributors facing so much heat from investors? In its paper, titled ‘Recalibrating Economics of Insurance Distribution'…
How much life insurance should I buy?
bb03393b-bd2f-43f5-b976-a16ccafe97d7 Created: Sep 26, 2026 07:29 AM (Updated: Sep 26, 2026 07:29 AM) I'm currently in medical school doing my last year of residency. The other day, a friend made me realise the need for life insurance, so that's…
Global marine insurance premiums rise to $42.6 billion
Global marine insurance premiums increased 5.5% to $42.6 billion in 2025, although market conditions remained soft as increased capacity and competition pressured rates, according to the International Union of Marine Insurance, Insurance Asia…
IAG pursues RAC Insurance acquisition despite regulatory rejection
Australia's competition regulator has rejected IAG's proposed $1.35 billion acquisition of RAC Insurance, citing concerns that the deal would significantly increase IAG's market share and reduce competition in Western Australia, Insurance News…
Insurers to pay nearly $177M to settle Buffalo Diocese sex abuse claims
A group of insurers led by a unit of CNA Financial has agreed to pay nearly $177 million to resolve coverage disputes tied to child sexual abuse claims against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, according to a motion filed Tuesday in the…
Ramanathapuram farmers express frustration over crop insurance delays
Expressing frustration over unresolved agricultural grievances, Ramanathapuram farmers at the grievance redress meeting here on Friday demanded immediate action against fertilizer shops that failed to display price lists, withhold purchase…
Tesla Insurance Blocked in New York Over Eligibility Rules
Tesla's plan to sell auto insurance in New York hit a wall this summer after state regulators rejected a program that would have covered only Tesla vehicles. The New York Department of Financial Services disapproved the filing on August 3, citing a…
Prioritise insurance distribution reforms
IRDAI published its much-awaited consultation paper on distribution reforms on September 23, and the draft paper is open for comments till October 25. The consultation paper deserves appreciation for covering a wide range of relevant issues…
'Princess Diaries' Star Heather Matarazzo Reveals She May Lose Health Insurance If She Doesn't Work Again Soon: 'Lots of Actors' Are in the 'Same Boat'
“Princess Diaries” star Heather Matarazzo revealed she may not qualify for health insurance if she doesn't find work soon. The actress, who starred alongside Anne Hathaway in the “Princess Diaries” films as Lilly…
State regulators push back on Sen. Warren's insurance probe
Key insight: The trade group representing state insurance commissioners has rejected calls for federal guardrails, arguing that states are actively conducting oversight. What's at stake: State regulators have adopted new guidelines to stress-test…
As Health Insurance Costs Soar, Healthcare Workers Also Feel the Pinch
BOISE, Idaho — Joshua and Ashley Durham run a family medicine practice, and for the first time in their lives, they have no health insurance. When the Durhams began their practice at the end of 2023 — he as a primary care physician…
Climate risk makes insurance a bigger factor in home pricing
This summer offered another stark reminder that climate risk is no longer a distant consideration for the global property market. Wildfires have swept through some of Europe's best-known tourism and second-home destinations, with communities…
BayPine-backed Relation Insurance acquires assets of Pennsylvania agency LaPlaca
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Gemini Links 26/09/2026: Travel, Group Insurance Death Spiral, Stargazing, and Lagrange Meets LLM Slop
I have long said my hidden superpower is my ability to predict trends. I started noticing this superpower in fourth grade, when I got mocked for my extremely 'uncool' outfits. The same outfits everyone was wearing by the middle of fifth grade. That…
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