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How insurance policies can be turned into 'weapons' to control abuse survivors
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New 76 plate warning as drivers risk £300 fine over insurance mistake
The launch of the new '76' registration plate is set to spark a major surge in car dealership footfall, test drives and new vehicle collections throughout September. Industry analysts at The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd (SMMT)…
Hong Kong insurers forge tech alliances amid Beijing's tightened tax rules
Several Hong Kong insurance companies, including Prudential, Manulife and BOC Life, are racing into cross-sector alliances from artificial intelligence underwriting to healthcare tie-ups to strengthen capabilities and efficiency amid China's…
Specialty Insurer Orion180 Seeks to Raise $340 Million in IPO
Orion180 Insurance Group Inc., a specialty homeowners and flood insurer, is seeking to raise as much as $340 million in an initial public offering. The Melbourne, Florida-based company plans to market 20 million shares for $15 to $17 each…
How insurance policies can be turned into 'weapons' to control abuse survivors
Guides to help the insurance industry better support people experiencing economic and domestic abuse have been published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The guides were developed in collaboration with the ABI's members, together with…
I'm an insurance agency executive. Here's why I have open discussions with employees about healthcare costs
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mike Smith, president emeritus of The Brokerage Inc., an insurance marketing organization. Smith has been in the insurance industry for nearly three decades. The essay has been edited for length…
Commercial Real Estate: As Europe's Banks Step Back, Insurers Step In
CRE debt diversifies exposure away from corporate earnings, matches assets to liabilities, and increases regulatory capital efficiency, supporting insurers' risk and return objectives. Senior CRE loans, often with A or BBB internal ratings…
Australian cars stolen for parts to sell to Iran and Russia, insurers say
Organised crime groups are stealing cars from Australian roads, shipping them overseas and stripping them down to sell the parts in Iran and Russia, insurers have warned, as sanctions make the black market for parts increasingly lucrative. The…
Hang Seng slips 95 points as tech, insurers weigh, mining and oil stocks rally
Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by steep losses in tech heavyweights and continued pressure on insurers and banks following Beijing's multibillion-yuan capital injection plan, though gains in mining and oil majors cushioned…
Executive Waves Goodbye to More Than 6,000 Shares of Legendary Insurance Stock
John D. McCallion, EVP & Chief Financial Officer of MetLife, Inc. (MET -2.17%), reported a non-discretionary disposition of 6,057 shares on Aug. 31, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. MetricValueTransaction value~$576,445Shares…
Health insurer markups only a small part of huge premium increases
A new tool visualizes how much premium revenue health insurers keep to cover overhead and, spoiler alert, it's not very much — an average of 15% in 2024. Why it matters: Just cracking down on insurer overhead won't meaningfully bring down…
New car insurance warning to students driving to college or university
Young drivers taking a car to college or university this month are being urged to check their insurance policy before heading off to campus. Thousands of students across the country will be starting or returning to university over the coming weeks…
My Insurer Denied My Cancer Treatment-and My Humanity. So I Emailed the CEO
In the summer of 2024, my oncologist called with bad news. The news was from my insurance company. “They won't pay,” she said. The October before, I had been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. Throughout treatment, the news grew…
China proposes fivefold increase in insurer capital
China's National Financial Regulatory Administration has released a draft revision to the country's Insurance Law, with proposed changes including raising insurers' minimum registered capital to 1 billion Chinese yuan ($149 million) from CNY200…
Opinion: Jane Kim's California insurance plan is built on a myth
California's insurance system is in crisis. Carriers have been leaving the state: As of 2025, seven of the top 12 insurance companies, representing 85% of the homeowners insurance market, had paused or restricted new business in California (opens…
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