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November Life Insurance Data: GST Exemption On Health, Life Insurance Bolsters Sectoral Growth - Key Details
The health insurance industry continued to post strong growth in November, supported by a pickup in demand for health insurance policies following the GST exemption announced by the government, highlighted a recent report by Nuvama. According to…
Ageas to take full ownership of AG Insurance and formalise long term partnership with BNP Paribas
Ageas to take full ownership of AG Insurance and formalise long term partnership with BNP Paribas Ageas SA/NV (“Ageas”, the “Group”) today announced the acquisition of the outstanding 25% stake in its Belgian subsidiary…
BNP Paribas Sells AG Insurance Stake to Ageas for €1.9 Billion
BNP Paribas SA agreed to sell a 25% stake in AG Insurance for €1.9 billion to Ageas and in return buy a holding worth €1.1 billion ($1.3 billion) in the Belgian insurance firm. “As a long-term shareholder, the BNP Paribas Group…
Swiss health insurance director advocates for telemedicine
An efficient outpatient care network could solve 80% of health problems”, she declared in an interview with German-language newspapers. The departing head of the association of Swiss health insurers would also abolish cantonal sovereignty…
Surge in Hamilton Insurance share value
5f429e52-eb80-4d6e-83c6-aaad05a82ee4 Hamilton Insurance is headquartered at Wellesley House North, 90 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke (File photograph) Shares of Hamilton Insurance Group have gained more than 40 per cent over the last year, and an…
BNP PARIBAS : BNP PARIBAS GROUP SELLS ITS STAKE IN AG INSURANCE AND FORMALISES LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH AGEAS
BNP PARIBAS GROUP SELLS ITS STAKE IN AG INSURANCE AND FORMALISES LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH AGEAS On 7 December, the BNP Paribas and Ageas Groups signed a framework agreement. Centered on the Belgian bancassurance operations between AG Insurance…
My minor collision revealed exactly why car insurance is so expensive
Despite the industry claiming differently, the cost of car insurance always seems to go in one direction: upward. But it was only when I was involved in a crash that I had an insight into why premiums are so costly. I was recently the innocent…
Tokenised insurance could be next frontier for Bermuda
The beginning phase: Xin Yan, chief executive of Sign Global (Photograph supplied) Bermuda's push into tokenised real-world assets could gain new momentum, according to a Binance-backed technology firm that says small island economies are…
Firms stick to bare-minimum data breach insurance despite major leaks
A series of recent hacking incidents at major companies such as Coupang and SK Telecom has renewed scrutiny of Korea's legally mandated minimum data breach liability insurance, which falls far short of covering the actual scale of harm, industry…
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…
The popular festive activity which could invalidate your travel insurance
It's important that Brits take out travel insurance before they head abroad otherwise they could face medical bills costing tens of thousands of pounds. As many of us jet off to visit Christmas markets in Europe or head off on a skiing holiday…
Look Who's Suddenly Worried About Insurance Company Profits!
As The Hill reported earlier this week, Republicans are barreling toward a vote on health care with the ACA subsidies expiring without a clear plan: Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn't been able to unify…
Insurance Regulatory Authority Shines at 2025 FiRe Awards
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) emerged winners in the Regulatory Agencies IPSAS Accrual Category during the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards ceremony held on Friday at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The annual…
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won't change, industry and officials say
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won't change, industry and officials say Updated: 1:11 PM EST Dec 7, 2025 Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won't change, industry and officials say Updated: 1:11 PM EST Dec 7, 2025 Parents will…
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