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FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox's shares leap amid report of takeover bid
Shares in Hiscox surged to record highs on Friday as it became the latest UK takeover target after a flurry of overseas bids for British businesses this week. Canada's Intact Financial Corp, which provides property and casualty insurance, is said…
Hanover Insurance: A Top Pick To Beat Inflation (NYSE:THG)
The Hanover Insurance Group has successfully engineered margin expansion by pairing steady revenue growth with a disciplined underwriting pivot reducing losses. Trading at a significant 20% P/E discount to the sector median, THG offers a premier…
Ask the Expert: Does Your Classic Car Need Special Insurance?
Whether it's a 1930s survivor, an ‘80s poster car, or a modern-day JDM icon, enthusiast vehicles aren't just transportation, they're emotional investments. But if you're protecting your weekend toy with the same policy you use for your…
The critical insurances policies you must consider when buying a home
Buying a home is exciting and will likely become your most valuable asset, so it's important to consider insurance as part of the expenses you need to know about - so you can best protect your property in case the unexpected happens. Insurance…
Navigating the New Aviation Insurance Landscape
It may be hard to believe, but I'm genuinely passionate about aviation insurance, and I love the fact that my business is anything but boring. Shifting markets, evolving underwriting criteria, emerging technologies, and the day‑to‑day…
Brookfield deepens Bermuda footprint as insurance platform nears $200bn
06c9719d-5739-41d6-96fc-a16428d77e44 Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions (File photograph) Brookfield is moving to combine its parent company with its wealth solutions business as the global investment giant deepens its Bermuda…
Zurich Insurance: Strong Q1 Momentum Supports Higher Valuation Outlook (OTCMKTS:ZURVY)
Zurich reported a robust start to 2026, with Property & Casualty GWP increasing 17% to $15.6 billion, and the Swiss Solvency ratio further strengthened to 265%. We continue to see upside from specialty insurance expansion, infrastructure-related…
Shares in Hiscox jump after report on potential bid for insurer
(Reuters) – Shares in Hiscox spiked as much as 15.3% on Friday, after an Insurance Post report said Canada-based Intact Financial Corp was exploring a potential bid for the British insurer. The possibility of a bid comes amid heightened…
Consumer Reports shares ways to reduce auto insurance bills
AP Photo/Matt Rourke Used cars for sale Updated: 4:06 PM EDT May 15, 2026 Consumer Reports shares ways to reduce auto insurance bills Updated: 4:06 PM EDT May 15, 2026 Car insurance costs keep climbing, and even good drivers may be paying hundreds…
Travel insurance only covers half the risks on vacation: Protect your data abroad with this $2 subscription
A VPN may not be the first thing you think of when packing for a family holiday, but while travel insurance protects your physical safety, the best VPNs protect your digital wellbeing. Travelling abroad can often mean connecting to potentially…
Intact chief Kevin Thompson: 'We want to be Ireland's most respected insurance company'
Kevin Thompson represented Ireland in his youth as a cross-country and mountain runner and still clocks 10-12 kilometres several mornings a week in Marlay Park in south Dublin, before arriving at his desk at Intact Insurance Ireland in nearby…
Insurer Owes No Coverage In Ill. Genetic Testing Fraud Suit
An insurer does not have to defend an embryo storage lab against a proposed class action alleging it used deceptive marketing to sell genetic testing services to IVF patients, because misleading... To view the full article, register now. Already a…
I'm an Insurance Pro: You Can Save Some Moola Now the Market's Moving Again
For the past three years, shopping for insurance has felt about as productive as checking for flights during a blizzard. Carriers weren't writing. Premiums were climbing. And if you did manage to find a quote, it usually came in higher than what…
Nearly 200 jobs at risk at health insurance call centres in Scotland
Approximately 193 roles are on the line at Cigna International Health call centres after the firm said they plan to change how they “work and serve customers”. The roles affected are at the firm's Glasgow sites and its local base at…
Insurance remains struggle nearly three years after Gray Fire
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — Nearly three years after the Gray Fire, some homeowners near Medical Lake said they still had not received enough insurance money to rebuild or replace what they lost. NonStop Local reached out to a number of fire…
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