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Ask the Expert: Was an insurance company trying to pressure me after a non-fault accident?
I was involved in an accident after which the other driver, who was insured by Admiral, admitted liability. That evening, I was phoned by someone from Admiral who said that if I would transfer my insurance claim to them, she would ensure I didn't…
German Insurers Hold $108 Billion Illiquid Debt Pile, EIOPA Says
German insurers are the most exposed in Europe to illiquid corporate bonds, a top watchdog said in one of the most detailed reports to date on the industry's investments in private credit. At €91.8 billion ($108 billion), more than 40% of…
Millions of Kids in the U.S. Are Losing Insurance, and Some Will Get Sicker and Die from Cancer
More than four million U.S. children under age 19 lacked health insurance in 2024. The uninsured rate peaked at 6.1 percent—the highest level in the past decade, according to a recent analysis by the Georgetown University Center for Children…
Insurance registrations tick up in November
9c2cdad1-03ee-4065-a1dc-586cb5750143 With 56 registrations through November, the island now sits within reach of last year's total of 63 new insurers, requiring seven registrations in December to match that level Bermuda's insurance market posted a…
Repairable or Ruined: How Insurers Determine Whether a Damaged Artwork Is a Total Loss
Fine art insurers hear lots of sob stories—“the maid attacked it;” “a water pipe burst and sprayed water all over it;” “movers dropped it”—but more important than what happened to an artwork…
Vi rolls out handset theft and loss insurance
This unique offering is available with select prepaid recharge packs to address a key customer concern of losing a smartphone that remains largely uncovered by traditional damage-only insurance policies. As per a report published by Ministry of…
Loan and Degree Insurance May Be Self-Defeating (opinion)
Imagine you are the parent of an incoming college student who wants to study theology, ranked among the lowest-paid majors after graduation. You're proud of their conviction, but also anxious because friends and family keep reminding you that…
Lawmakers set to debate 100% FDI in insurance proposal
India's proposal to permit 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance that figured in Budget FY26 announcements is set to be debated by lawmakers as the Bill mooting this and a clutch of a few other amendments to key insurance laws was…
Galaxy Health Insurance launches outpatient care-driven insurance plan
Galaxy Health Insurance, a standalone health insurance company promoted jointly by Star Health founder V Jagannathan and the TVS Group's Venu Srinivasan, has in the last 14 months, since its launch, clocked around ₹85 crore of premium. The…
SA Asks: Are health insurance stocks a buy, sell, or hold right now?
Are health insurance stocks a buy, sell, or hold right now? Seeking Alpha analysts Stephen Ayers and Edmund Ingham weigh in. Stephen Ayers: In the current AI capital cycle, I believe that health insurance is an attractive space right now because…
UPSC Key: India-Russia ties, Sahyog Portal, and New Insurance Bill
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests. What's the ongoing…
Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured
Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured Today is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for coverage beginning January 1st. Many are facing tough choices for their healthcare as…
How Much Is Nucala Without Insurance?
Nucala (mepolizumab) is a prescription biologic medication used to treat asthma and other inflammatory conditions. The manufacturer's list price for a single dose of Nucala for self-injection is about $3,837. A syringe of Nucala 100 mg/mL costs…
How To Pick Health Insurance - In the Worst Year Ever
As health insurance premiums skyrocket in both employer-based plans and Affordable Care Act marketplaces, millions face worse choices than ever during this open enrollment. The team behind “An Arm and a Leg” examines their own limited…
Disturbing trend wreaks havoc on housing market as buyers run riot.
In the latest grim warning for the US housing market, homebuyers are bailing on deals at astonishing rates - walking away at the last minute amid rising economic anxiety and a glut of available homes. Roughly 53,000 home-purchase agreements…
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