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Korea's insurance associations prepare for leadership shake-up
As the terms of the heads of Korea's two major insurance associations come to an end in December, former private industry executives are emerging as potential successors, industry officials said Monday. The Korea Life Insurance Association…
Seeking Value: How Talcott compressed an insurance launch into one year
Talcott Financial Group entered the retail annuity market in January with three new products and a technology platform connecting 12 different systems. The company had spent the previous year preparing for the launch, compressing work that its…
EV drivers seek clarity as insurers push for higher premiums
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers are calling for greater clarity over a proposed 20 to 30 per cent increase in motor insurance premiums, questioning what has changed to justify higher charges when expensive repairs and the limited availability of…
5 Insurance Stocks to Buy for a Decade of Rising Dividends
How do insurance companies make money? While they aim to profit from underwriting, gains from investing premiums, also known as the 'float,' ahead of paying out claims, is another vital income stream for the industry, particularly for property and…
Dividends and social insurance: an insurance contribution or a new burden?
The debate on pension reform in Cyprus has now reached an advanced stage of consultation. The need for a sustainable and resilient social insurance system is beyond dispute. The issue, however, is not only the objective of the reform, but also the…
Selective Insurance: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call, held on Oct. 23, 2026, Selective Insurance (SIGI +5.31%) highlighted a 16.9% operating return on common equity, a metric measuring profitability relative to shareholder capital. For long-term…
Consumers warned to check insurance policies amid 'perfect storm' of rising costs
Certain plans rose in excess of 19%. Motor insurance premiums increased by 4% during 2025, to an average of €655 — outpacing the 2.8% rise in consumer inflation over the same period. Dermot Goode, founder of advisory service Health…
Andy Burnham told to change one EU driving rule - insurance nightmare looms
Andy Burnham has been urged to look into ADAS rules Andy Burnham has been told to look into the details of one crucial driving rule that originated in the European Union. The EU made it mandatory for all new cars to be fitted with Advanced Driver…
Mother-to-be still pays $5,600 per hospital despite having insurance
Cora DeLacy (@cora.delacy), an attorney and mother-to-be, aired her frustration with insurance on TikTok. She's due to have twins, and despite paying her share of the insurance, DeLacy still received a hefty hospital bill. “I did everything…
'Excess': Insured, but still responsible
In the previous instalment of Cover Note (October 5, 2026, Policy ‘excess' does not mean more for you), we saw that an excess or deductible means the first portion of an admissible claim that you must bear yourself. But why excess? In a…
Insurance agents flag high hospital bills, inflated motor repair costs for rising premiums
AI Narration This audio is AI generated. Your feedback has been reported succesfully. Skyrocketing hospital bills and inflated motor garage repair costs, rather than insurance agents' commissions, are driving up general insurance claims and putting…
Drivers over age 65 issued £427 warning over their car insurance
A new study has found that average car insurance premiums have dropped, with over-65s seeing premiums drop from £431.48 in April to June to £427.45 in the third quarter, July to September. Car insurance can get more expensive for older…
Face the Facts: New health insurance helps early childhood educators
Child care is expensive, and keeping qualified workers on the job is part of the challenge. Now, Connecticut is offering a new health insurance subsidy to help early childhood educators lower their monthly premiums. Rep. Kate Farrar (D-West…
'Critical point' for housing industry as fall in new home registrations recorded
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The number of new homes started in the third quarter of…
Inspire Investing LLC Makes New Investment in Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. $HRTG
Inspire Investing LLC purchased a new position in shares of Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HRTG - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional…
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