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Insurance sector premium growth crossed 20% in Nov
Both the life and non-life insurance segment posted over 20 per cent premium growth in November for the first time in this financial year (FY26), supported by the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) on premiums from 18 per cent to zero and a…
Ageing Hong Kong opens new frontiers for insurers, pensions and cross-border care
Hong Kong's rapidly greying population is creating both policy headaches and fresh business opportunities, from stronger demand for health insurance and retirement products to a growing market for medical services across the border, according to…
Best Car Insurance in Arizona 2025
Progressive is the best car insurance company in Arizona, receiving 5 out of 5 stars in our analysis. Travelers, Geico and State Farm also ranked among the state's best. The average cost of full coverage auto insurance in Arizona is $159 a month…
Private insurers outshine public sector; HDFC Ergo leads 4W and 2W segments: Hansa Research - Motor Insurance CuES 2025
The survey captures real customer voices, ranking India's top motor insurers based on feedback from over 3,700 consumers across 12 leading brands. Praveen Nijhara, CEO, Hansa Research said, “Our goal is to equip the insurance industry with a…
How Pre-existing Conditions Affect Your Life Insurance Options
Life insurers typically give higher quotes or reject you for coverage if you have pre-existing medical conditions. Quotes for people with health conditions can vary a lot by insurer, so it's important to shop around. There are strategies to help…
Alaska hits back at insurers accused of using 'woke' underwriting to reshape energy policy as ANWR reopens
EXCLUSIVE: The state of Alaska sent warning letters Monday to four major insurance firms, saying their climate-related policies may violate state insurance and consumer-protection laws by creating an uneven playing field for energy projects. The…
As retirements rise, insurers race to preserve hard-won wisdom
LONDON – The insurance sector faces an “invisible problem” of people retiring from the industry and taking their years of experience and knowledge with them, experts say. To address the issue, organizations should formalize…
HSAs pay for wellness items, but not insurance premiums
With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or medical exams, as well as a $1,700 baby bassinet or a $300 online parenting workshop. Those same dollars can't be used, though, to pay for most baby formulas…
The federal flood insurance program is key to stable housing markets, the shutdown revealed its fragility
Guest: Nicole Upano Title: Assistant Vice President of Public Policy at the National Apartment Association Summary: The National Flood Insurance Program is a lifeline for communities in flood-prone areas, but during the shutdown its borrowing…
Jewelry owners may want to check their homeowners insurance coverage as gold and other precious metal prices soar
Gold jewelry made up 54% of the $366.8 billion global jewelry market last year, according to Grand View Research. Standard homeowners insurance provides limited coverage against common risks like fire or theft, usually capped at $1,000 or $2,500.
South Korea's DB Insurance to buy Fortegra for $1.6 billion
Shareholders of U.S. investment management firm Tiptree Inc. approved the sale of specialty insurer Fortegra to a subsidiary of South Korea-based DB Insurance Company Ltd., Asia Insurance Review reported. DB Insurance will acquire 100% of…
Eli Lilly's Mounjaro joins China's health insurance scheme, challenging competitors
SHANGHAI, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Eli Lilly and Co.'s popular drug Mounjaro will be added to China's state-run health insurance scheme from Jan. 1 for patients with type 2 diabetes, the National Healthcare Security Administration said in a website…
Car insurance 'sweet spot' trick to save £100s off bills
Motorists can make major car insurance savings with one tip Motorists could save hundreds of pounds in car insurance bills by following one simple trick every year. Martyn James, a leading consumer expert, has warned that renewing car insurance…
'Just shocking': EV insurance premiums hold steady as road user charge looms | Compare the Market AU
Compare the Market's second hybrid and electric vehicle insurance index has revealed shocking quoted price differences between different car insurers, as the federal government considers an EV road user charge. The bi-annual insurance index found…
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