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What The AI Fight Means For Your Insurance Premiums
On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, which set the Justice Department the task of going to court to knock down state laws that govern artificial intelligence On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive…
Iran Hints at Possibly Charging 'Insurance Fees' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has hinted at possibly charging 'insurance fees' against vessels that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concern among the global shipping industry. Citing a document being circulated in the shipping industry on Friday, the Financial…
Insurance giant IAG invests in prefab builder with global ambitions
Insurance giant IAG has taken a stake in Spacecube, a modular building firm that can rapidly deploy temporary accommodation on-site after disasters, as the Melbourne-based firm prepares to ramp up its rollout of pre-fab products in global markets.
PayPay's (PAYP) Subsidiary to Acquire 70% Stake in T&D Financial Life Insurance
PayPay Corp. (NASDAQ: PAYP) is one of the 10 best payment processing stocks to buy now. With roughly 82% upside potential, the stock carries moderately bullish consensus views. Moreover, the management's acquisitive strategy is also driving an…
Iran floats 'insurance fees' and asserts control over Hormuz
Iran sought to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz by saying that ships need its permission and mandatory insurance in order to cross, even as the US said that 20 ships had quietly sailed through overnight via a route along Oman's coast. The…
Seven health insurance myths most Australians get wrong
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Brought to you by Australian Unity. Health insurance is one of the most widely held financial products in Australia. It is also one of the least…
Insuring the informal worker against the heat
Shabbir Alam works at construction sites in Haryana, though his home is in Ludhiana. Last month, ₹1,000 appeared in his account. His contractor had enrolled him and some colleagues in a scheme under which, if temperatures crossed a certain…
Fri: Bank, insurance stocks weigh on market
The main indices on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange fell on Friday. The Tel Aviv 35 Index fell 0.91%, to 4,144.01 points, and the Tel Aviv 125 Index fell 0.64%, to 4,081.52 points. The BlueTech Global Index rose 0.40%, to 666.78 points. The TelBond 60…
Why K-pop stars are getting backup careers - from dog groomers to insurance agents
Behind the glamour of South Korea's entertainment industry, an increasing number of celebrities are preparing for life beyond the spotlight. Facing the uncertainty of careers that can change overnight, several K-pop idols and TV personalities have…
EXPOSED: UK pet insurance scandal that will outrage our nation of animal lovers
Brits are paying thousands of pounds for peace of mind for their pooches Pet owners are being trapped by “lifetime” insurance policies that become vastly more expensive once their animals fall ill. An investigation into Financial…
Millions hit with £150 insurance penalty using method
Millions of motorists and homeowners are being forced to pay up to £150 extra annually for insurance simply because they're unable to settle the bill in one payment, according to new research. Despite years of regulatory pressure to reduce…
The fine print in insurance policy nobody reads until it matters
SINGAPORE – Insurance is meant to be a safety net. Many assume that once premiums are paid, medical and accident bills will be taken care of – but reality can be messier. Recent cases in which policyholders' claims were denied serve…
Mohammed bin Rashid approves restructuring of Etihad Credit Insurance Board chaired by Thani Al Zeyoudi
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a decision to restructure the Board of Directors of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), chaired by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi…
Martin Lewis explains the 'exception' rule on paying for National Insurance gaps
Martin Lewis revealed details of a state pension 'exception' rule following an enquiry from a listener. The financial expert examined the matter of state pension eligibility and the regulations surrounding retirement. In the UK, individuals must…
Insurance Query: Do you need to undergo medical tests for increasing policy sum assured?
I am 30 and want to increase my sum insured this year. Do I need to undergo medical tests again? Aryan, this is a question many young policyholders are asking today, and it reflects a welcome shift in how people are thinking about health insurance.
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