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Hong Kong IPOs lure mainland China insurers seeking higher returns
Mainland China's insurance companies have emerged as major cornerstone investors in Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) as they seek higher returns and benefit from Beijing's policy support for insurers to invest in equity markets. Ping An…
Life Insurance Rate Classes: How Insurers Determine Your Risk & Premium
Your life insurance rate class is a major factor in determining your final premium and reflects risks like health and driving history. Criteria are not universal: A preferred rating at one company might match a standard rating at a competitor…
I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
Jim Connolly & Esyllt Carr BBC News Investigations When Kim Watts found out her pet insurance company had cancelled her policy, leaving her with £8,000 to pay in treatment costs, she says she burst into tears. Her beloved dog Darcey was left…
More than 35,000 households helped by flood insurance directory since launch
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. More than 35,000 households have been helped by a…
Cheapest Car Insurance in California 2026
Progressive is the lowest-cost auto insurance company in California for a good driver, with a $154 monthly average for full coverage. California has the 10th most expensive car insurance rates in the country, with average annual rates about $400 a…
Korea lags behind global peers in cyber insurance despite wave of hacks
Cyber risks are escalating across the globe, but Korea's insurance market — meant to cushion businesses from potential fallout from hacks — is barely keeping pace with global peers, according to industry officials, Tuesday. The…
More than 35,000 households helped by flood insurance directory since launch
More than 35,000 households have been helped by a directory to search for flood insurance since its launch four years ago, according to industry bodies. The flood insurance directory was launched in February 2022 to help households in flood-prone…
Medicare Delays Full Obesity-Drug Program Rollout After Insurers Push Back
The Medicare agency will extend a short-term program that will pay for weight-loss drugs such as Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Wegovy, guaranteeing access to the popular medications will continue for seniors next year. The decision by the Centers for…
Jury limits insurer's liability in shooting case
An insurer did not act in bad faith when it delayed settlement in a case involving a fatal shooting outside a Florida lodge, a federal jury has found. Richmond, Virginia-based Kinsale Insurance is only liable for a $50,000 sublimit rather than the…
Bristol West: The auto insurance to try if you've been rejected for bad credit or a poor driving record
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'Managing general agents' can reshape insurance sector
The Insurance Amendment Bill, 2025 — Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha Act — represents a significant policy milestone in India's journey towards strengthening insurance penetration and supporting the broader vision of a developed economy. The…
Slide Insurance Insider Sells $340K as Premiums Surge 56% and Profits Double
On April 14, 2026, Lucas Shannon, the president and COO of Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (SLDE 0.13%), reported the indirect sale of 18,874 shares of common stock for a total value of approximately $340,000, as disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing.
World Insurance names former Newfront exec John Newell CEO
World Insurance Associates announced Tuesday it has hired former Newfront executive John Newell as CEO, succeeding founder Rich Eknoian, who will become executive chairman. Mr. Newell most recently was chief commercial officer at Newfront, where he…
California Drivers Face The Nation's Highest 3-Year Insurance Penalty At $648
Key Findings • California ranks #1 in the nation for post-accident insurance penalties, with a $648 three-year cost after a single at-fault collision, $42 more than the next closest state, Connecticut ($606). • A California driver's…
NDIS slashed and higher health insurance subsidy for over 65s scrapped, in Health Minister Butler's package
The government will slash spending in real terms on the National Disability Insurance Scheme over four years, as it undertakes a massive “reset” of the program. People with lower support needs will be moved off the scheme and over the…
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