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Oil price moves higher as insurers hold back FTSE
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 FTSE 100 closed lower on Tuesday with gains in oil…
Health insurers seeking to raise premiums on New Yorkers again
Some New Yorkers are shocked as they receive notice that their health insurers want to raise premiums again. Twelve companies have filed requests with the State Department of Financial Services (DFS) to charge customers who buy their own health…
Oil price moves higher as insurers hold back FTSE
The FTSE 100 closed lower on Tuesday with gains in oil stocks, amid ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, offset by caution ahead of US inflation data and weak insurers. The FTSE 100 index closed down 18.31 points, 0.2%, at 10,844.19. The FTSE…
Health insurers access full medical records in 'aggressive' audits
Private health insurers are potentially seeking too much access to patients' confidential medical information, through what has been described by the Australian Private Hospitals Association as 'aggressive' audit practices. Permission to access…
Nearly two-thirds of Texans can't afford a typical home after insurance costs
The rising cost of homeowners insurance has become one of the biggest threats to housing affordability in Texas, with a new study finding that almost two-thirds of households in the state are unable to purchase the median-priced home in their…
Christian Motorist Denied Insurance Coverage Due to 'Jesus Loves You' Message
A driver in Birmingham, England, was denied car insurance unless he removed a homemade 'Jesus loves you' message from his vehicle. Simeon Chandra, 35, is now considering legal action against the UK insurance company that declined to renew his…
AI Data Center Boom Is 'Maxing Out' P&C Insurers, AIG CEO Says
American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Eric Andersen said that while the artificial intelligence buildout presents a “great opportunity” for the insurance industry, it's also pushing property and casualty providers…
ASIC warns opaque car insurers slugging customers 'for loyalty'
The corporate regulator says not a single insurance company is properly explaining to customers why car policy premiums are rising or how they're calculated, making it difficult to compare different options. The Australian Securities and…
First-half insured nat cat losses at $42B: Swiss Re
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes totaled approximately $42 billion in the first half of 2026, according to a report Tuesday from Swiss Re. It was the lowest first-half total since 2020 and below the trend estimate of $66 billion, the…
DogPack and Healthy Paws Partner to Bring Pet Insurance into the DogPack Platform
The new integration brings seamless access to pet insurance directly into the DogPack platform, helping pet owners protect their dogs with ease MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- DogPack, the leading global platform connecting dog owners through…
Maryland Insurance Administration Recovers $53.5 Million For Consumers So Far In 2026 - The BayNet
NOTE: The Office of the Governor shared the following press release: ANNAPOLIS – Governor Moore announced the Maryland Insurance Administration recovered more than $53.5 million for Marylanders by helping resolve insurance-related issues and…
Green Cabbage Announces the Launch of the F&I (Finance & Insurance) Market Data Spend Cube
New Spend Cube Enables Global Companies to Negotiate Smarter Deals with F&I Suppliers PITTSBURGH, Aug. 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- Green Cabbage, the leading procurement intelligence partner for 2,600+ organizations across North America, EMEA, APAC, and…
Is pet insurance worth it? Here's how to decide if it's the right fit for your budget
Updated: 10:00 AM EDT Aug 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ News Video Curation Team Manager Is pet insurance worth it? Here's how to decide if it's the right fit for your budget Updated: 10:00 AM EDT Aug 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ…
Jury in Luigi Mangione's insurance CEO murder trial to be anonymous
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Aug 11, 2026, 11:12 PM NEW YORK – The jury in Luigi Mangione's murder trial in September on charges of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk will…
Maynard Nexsen Adds Health Insurance Pro In Texas
Maynard Nexsen PC has brought on a former health insurance industry executive with more than 30 years of experience in government relations, healthcare legislation and insurance regulation as a new shareholder... To view the full article, register…
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