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Which? calls for ban on charging extra for pay monthly motor insurance

Some motor insurance customers could find themselves being charged rates higher than they might pay on a credit card if they cannot pay for an annual policy up front, according to Whic h? Premium finance gives customers the option to pay for their…

Car insurance firms slammed over 'poverty premium' for drivers who pay monthly

Which? has slammed car insurance firms for charging a 'poverty premium' to customers who cannot afford to pay upfront. Paying monthly for car insurance costs more as it is essentially a credit agreement, meaning drivers are charged interest or…

American Coastal Insurance Corporation (ACIC) Discusses Specialty Insurance Business Model and Growth Strategy in Florida Property Market Transcript

American Coastal Insurance Corporation (ACIC) Discusses Specialty Insurance Business Model and Growth Strategy in Florida Property Market October 13, 2026 2:00 PM EDT Svetlana Castle - Chief Financial Officer Glen Akselrod - Bristol Capital Ltd.

Gulf Hurricane Not Big Enough to Reset Insurance Market

Serbia's insurance market grows 7%

Serbian insurers recorded 7% year-on-year growth in aggregate premium income to 104.3 billion Serbian dinars ($994 million) in the second quarter of 2026, according to the region's central bank, SeeNews reported. Nonlife insurers' premium income…

American Coastal Insurance Corporation (ACIC) Discusses Specialty Insurance Business Model and Growth Strategy in Florida Property Market - Slideshow (NASDAQ:ACIC) 2026-10-13

SA Transcripts 162.45K Followers The following slide deck was published by American Coastal Insurance Corporation in conjunction with this event.

Storm costs not factored in to Manitoba Public Insurance request for 2.38% rate increase

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Ben Allen pitches insurance reforms as California homeowners struggle with coverage

For millions of California homeowners, finding affordable insurance has become increasingly difficult, especially in communities facing a high risk of wildfires. The crisis is a central issue in the race for California insurance commissioner, with…

Shinhan Financial acquires Lotte Insurance for $518 mil.

Shinhan Financial Group Inc., a major banking group, has decided to take over a midsize non-life insurer for 693 billion won ($518 million) to diversify its business portfolio, industry sources said Tuesday. Shinhan Financial's board of directors…

Orion180 Insurance gets Buy-equivalent rating at RBC (OIG:NASDAQ)

Orion180 Insurance Group (OIG) gained 2.5% in Tuesday premarket trading after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of the distributor of home insurance with an Outperform rating, saying the business is more than just a managing general agent.

Drivers issued alert as 'poorest motorists forced to pay more for insurance'

Which? calls for ban on charging extra for pay monthly motor insurance Brits who cannot pay for annual car insurance upfront may face higher premiums, according to the latest research. Premium finance allows customers to pay for their policy in…

Commercial insurance pricing set to ease further

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Commercial insurance buyers will likely see more favorable market conditions heading into 2027, with further declines in property rates and moderating increases in some liability lines, insurance executives say.

Shipping and insurance costs for energy flows surge

(Reuters) – Ministers of OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation said shipping and insurance costs have surged to unprecedented levels of over one-third of the commodity value, impeding efficient movement…

UnitedHealth Group tops estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs

UnitedHealth Group posted third-quarter earnings that blew past estimates and raised its full-year profit outlook. The nation's largest private insurer continues to manage high medical costs and is seeing investments in value-based care and…

Drake Bell Blasts SAG-AFTRA After Losing Health Insurance: 'Do Not Become an Actor. Do Not Join SAG'

“Drake & Josh” actor Drake Bell is putting SAG-AFTRA on blast after he revealed he does not qualify for health insurance. On his Instagram Story on Tuesday, Bell posted a screenshot of the SAG-AFTRA health plan website that says…