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Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
It's hot and bright beneath the high intensity lights in a cavernous crash and safety testing laboratory, hidden away in a business park outside Newbury. A siren blares and a disembodied voice counts down: 'Three, two, one'. A small white car…
Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
International Business Correspondent It's hot and bright beneath the high intensity lights in a cavernous crash and safety testing laboratory, hidden away in a business park outside Newbury. A siren blares and a disembodied voice counts down:…
The Peninsula's owner and SF Holding set up captive insurers in Hong Kong
The owners of luxury hotel brand The Peninsula and logistics firm SF Holding have gained approval from Hong Kong's insurance regulator to set up captive insurers, marking the latest step in the city's drive to develop into a risk management centre.
IA authorizes two new captive insurers in HK
The Insurance Authority authorized the two new captive insurers established by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (0045) and SF Holding (6936) respectively on Thursday, bringing the total number of captive insurance companies in Hong Kong to nine.
IA announces authorization of two new captive insurers in HK
The Insurance Authority announced the authorizations of two new captive insurers established by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (0045) and SF Holding (6936) respectively on Wednesday, bringing the total number of captive insurance companies in…
The bartender beat the National Insurance Institute
A bartender was injured in an accident on her way to work, but the National Insurance Institute calculated her injury benefits based on payslips alone. The court ruled that cash tips may also be considered part of income. Should tips received by an…
Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade
NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - Companies offering Obamacare health insurance plans next year are requesting payment rates representing a 14% median increase to premiums over 2026 rates, according to data from health policy research…
How Insurance Coverage Enhancements Can Help Fleets Navigate Risk and Control Costs
When things go wrong for owner operators and small carriers, the right insurance is a financial foundation that can help keep a business solvent. In today's freight environment, equipment, insurance and loss costs have increased, creating…
Swiss Re sees insurance market cooling in 2026
Global insurance premium growth will slow sharply this year, as softer pricing in commercial property and other lines offsets continued growth in life insurance, according to a Swiss Re report released Tuesday. The reinsurer forecasts total premium…
Video series examines the history of insurance in America
Business Insurance this week launched a special video series marking 250 years of insurance in America, exploring the people, companies and events that have shaped one of the nation's oldest industries. “Insuring America” commemorates…
Camp Mystic eyes insurance in claims resolution
Camp Mystic expects to tap available insurance to help resolve wrongful-death and other claims arising from the July 4, 2025, flooding that killed 27 campers and counselors, according to a bankruptcy court filing last week. The camp's contemplated…
Some war insurers advise shipowners to pause Hormuz voyages after attacks
(Reuters) — Some war underwriters have advised shipping companies to pause voyages through the Strait of Hormuz while others are reviewing their policy terms after renewed vessel attacks threatened a return to war between Iran and the U.S.…
Why Obamacare insurers want more premium increases next year
Many Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.
Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates
A bill to allow insurance companies to monitor California drivers' behavior in exchange for potential discounts on their premiums would change the state's longstanding insurance law, drawing opposition from the Insurance Department as well as…
Campaign Highlights What Alberta Drivers Stand to Lose if Auto Insurance Reforms Are Reversed
Personal Injury Lawyers Fight Care-First Reforms as Drivers Await Lower Costs EDMONTON, AB, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ - Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has launched a public awareness campaign to highlight how ongoing efforts to overturn Alberta's…
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