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HK insurance premiums rise 35pc in H1 2026, HSBC Life leads market
Insurance Authority said the provisional statistics for the first half of 2026 rose 35.5 percent to a total gross premium of HK$573.6 billion. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT New office premiums (excluding retirement scheme business) for long-term…
America's health insurance model crumbles under the success of modern medicine
Every fall, millions of Americans sit down for the same grim ritual: open enrollment. The insurance logos are familiar, and the email from HR still insists the company is “committed to offering competitive benefits.” Then the sticker…
Insurance Name Shines As Investors Play Defense In Uncertain Market
Not many stocks have been able to withstand the deluge of selling pressure in the stock market in October. The Nasdaq composite undercut its 50-day moving average as tech stocks sold off, sending buyers into defensive names. But Skyward Specialty…
Humana, UnitedHealthcare ending Medicare Advantage plans for 1 million seniors, insurers say
Two of the largest private health insurers in the U.S. are canceling some Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, CBS News has learned. Humana and UnitedHealthcare each said they are discontinuing the plans beginning next year, ending healthcare…
Trump's executive order targets mortgage insurance, refinance costs. What it means for borrowers
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to reduce mortgage costs as rising interest rates and inflation make homeownership less affordable. The executive order directs federal agencies to proactively cancel mortgage insurance…
Lagos Insurance Study Links Compensation to Sales Staff Performance.
Nigeria's insurance penetration rate stood at 0.5% in 2025, as available research links agent compensation to sales performance but does not establish effects on national uptake or customer trust. Nigeria's National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)…
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (SIGI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (SIGI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 23, 2026 8:00 AM EDT Brad Wilson - Senior VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer John J. Marchioni - CEO, President & Chairman Patrick Brennan - Executive VP & CFO Michael Phillips…
Rwanda insurers and UK institute team up to raise professional standards
The Rwanda Insurers Association (ASSAR) and the UK-based Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen skills and qualifications in Rwanda's insurance industry. Together they will assess the…
UK homeowners told 'failure' could leave home insurance void while they're away
Check before you hand over the keys Worldwide searches for “home swap website” have risen by 604% in the last year and 135% in the last month, according to new Google search analysis conducted on behalf of Saga Home Insurance…
Selective Insurance (SIGI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Senior Vice President - Brad Wilson Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer - John Marchioni Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Patrick Brennan Non-GAAP Operating EPS -- $2.37, representing an increase from $1.75 in the…
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 23, 2026 10:00 AM EDT Arash Soleimani - Chief Strategy Officer Stephen Donaghy - CEO & Director Frank Wilcox - Chief Financial Officer Jon Paul Newsome - Piper Sandler & Co.…
Universal Insurance (UVE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Chief Strategy Officer - Arash Soleimani Chief Executive Officer - Steve Donaghy Chief Financial Officer - Frank Wilcox Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Adjusted Diluted EPS -- $1.93, up from $1.36 in the prior year…
Universal Insurance Holdings Posts 9.6% Growth as Combined Ratio Falls to 91%
Universal Insurance Holdings reported higher third-quarter revenue and earnings as its net combined ratio improved to 91%, while direct premiums written declined in Florida, revealing a split in regional performance. For the quarter ended Sept. 30…
Should you pay more for health insurance premiums or face tax penalties?
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Data from Nice Rx shows that employees are paying roughly 50% more for health insurance premiums than they were 10 years ago. In 2027, it could get worse. Health insurance costs are rising for a few reasons. Affordable…
Types of Life Insurance
People who need life insurance have many different options. The two main categories are “term” life insurance, which only provides coverage for a certain number of years, and “permanent” life insurance that provides a…
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