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Is life insurance really worth it?
Thinking about what will happen to the financial health of our loved ones when we pass away can be tricky to fathom, let alone prepare for. And the idea of yet another expense is not overly attractive when mortgage rates are rising again, and the…
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Reinsurance Explained: How It Protects Insurers and Spreads Risk
Reinsurance protects insurers from large-scale risks like natural disasters. It spreads risk among multiple insurers to share financial burdens. This system maintains stability in the insurance market. Reinsurance has evolved over centuries to…
No life insurance for Mojtaba Khamenei: Netanyahu
Asserting that the joint United States-Israel campaign against Iran is 'going better than expected' and Israel is 'stronger than ever', Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said there was 'no life insurance' for Iran's newly chosen…
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As Property Insurance Costs Rise, So Do Delinquencies
Rising property insurance costs contributed to higher mortgage delinquencies last year, new data showed. Home insurance costs have risen 72% since 2019, but have recently shown signs of slowing due to flattening home prices and increased policy…
Won't take life insurance policy for Mojtaba Khamenei: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares the US-Israel campaign against Iran is surpassing expectations. Netanyahu claims the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran is exceeding expectations, aiming to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and…
AI and insurance - productivity gains and emerging risks
Complex risks: pictured, from left, are moderator Meg Green, George Alayon, Peter Horrobin and Devin Page (Photograph supplied) The rise of artificial intelligence brings the prospect of huge productivity gains for the insurance industry, as well…
Enstar to acquire US insurer AF Group
c9231ae3-2bf5-40b9-9e3b-7ad55b8db89e Dominic Silvester, CEO of Enstar Group Ltd, says the deal will bring together two organisations with aligned strengths (File photograph) Enstar Group Ltd has agreed to acquire Accident Fund Holdings Inc, an…
US taps Chubb for $20bn maritime insurance backstop
d0619b8c-2d99-48ca-b4b2-fb66e182e27b A group of people camp on a beach overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, with oil tankers and cargo ships in the background, near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday (Photograph by AP/Altaf Qadri) The…
Activist fund Align Partners presses DB Insurance on governance, shareholder returns
Align Partners Capital Management has ramped up pressure on DB Insurance over shareholder value concerns by sending a second open letter to the insurer's board, the activist fund said Friday. In the letter, issued Thursday in response to DB…
Gold IRA storage explained: Depositories, insurance and what you should verify
Gold has surged dramatically in price over the past year, drawing renewed attention from investors who are looking for ways to protect their wealth and diversify their portfolios. And, as volatility persists across parts of the broader market and…
India's $57B Gulf Export Corridor Braces for Impact as War Risks Spike Shipping and Insurance
India's export sector is facing its most significant geopolitical disruption since the global supply chain shocks of 2022, as tensions in West Asia ripple across shipping lanes and trade corridors. With the strategic maritime route around the…
EDITORIAL: No accident: Nevada auto insurance rates soar
Nevada is now one of the most expensive states in which to insure a vehicle. Insure.com ranks the Silver State as the fourth-costliest state when it comes to acquiring auto coverage, with rates rising 59 percent since 2023. Bankrate.com calculates…
US taps Chubb for $20bn maritime insurance backstop
d0619b8c-2d99-48ca-b4b2-fb66e182e27b Created: Mar 12, 2026 05:26 PM (Updated: Mar 12, 2026 05:27 PM) A group of people camp on a beach overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, with oil tankers and cargo ships in the background, near Khor Fakkan, United…
Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Insurance in 2026
It's easy to get financially ambushed at the rental car counter by an agent that's trying to upsell you. But if you come prepared with the right credit card that has rental car insurance included, half the battle is already won. We've analyzed…
War risk insurance costs spiral upwards as West Asia conflict escalates
“Premium would have already touched 10% or even more. The charterer will end up paying the rise in the cover and will pass it on to customers,” an insurance official said. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil has climbed above $100 per barrel.
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