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Affordability, not fraud, is why fewer Americans have health insurance
There was a time when political leaders at least acted like they believed that financial protection was the anchor of a stable and prosperous society, and that uninsurance was something to be minimized. Those days are getting hard to remember.
These States Have The Most Expensive Car Insurance
CarInsurance.com has released its 2026 report for the states that have the highest insurance costs. There are countless factors that comprise insurance rates, and perhaps most interestingly the cost of living doesn't indicate a direct correlation…
How ditching health insurance saved this American $22k on a hospital bill
A 28‑year‑old American without health insurance says a two‑night hospital stay left him with a $24,000 bill—but the hospital slashed more than $22,000 from the total because he was uninsured. The case is surfacing now as…
Oil-Dri to Raise Prices, Citing Higher Health Insurance, Freight and Packaging Costs
Oil-Dri plans to raise the prices on a majority of its products due to higher costs in areas like health insurance, freight and resin-based packaging. The specialty sorbent products manufacturer said Wednesday the price adjustment is necessary to…
How the state will save National Insurance
Somewhere over 60 years ago, the immortal Ephraim Kishon wrote what was then called a 'humoresque' titled: 'A Tale of Last Waters'. The text described an emerging water crisis in light of the public's tendency to disregard the severe potential…
Blow for drivers as price of car insurance rises for first time in three years
The average cost of car insurance has risen for the first time in three years, figures have revealed. According to price comparison website Confused.com, drivers are now paying £719 a year on average for their motor cover, up £8 in the…
It's time to regulate local insurers
29c98a1e-c876-4d14-ae1a-b4e3c6589902 Created: Jun 24, 2026 07:58 AM (Updated: Jun 24, 2026 08:24 AM) The Allshores building (Photograph by Blaire Simmons) Recent news that the insurance company Allshores will spend up to $20 million to buy back…
AM Best assesses speciality insurance start-up
1c3813a6-5436-4e1d-86b7-467154b9114a Created: Jun 24, 2026 05:08 PM (Updated: Jun 24, 2026 05:08 PM) AM Best assigns Fortium a Financial Strength Assessment of A- pca, or Excellent, and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Assessment of “a-”…
Car Insurance Grace Periods: How Long You Have Before Coverage Lapses
Car insurance companies usually offer a grace period for late payments, typically 10 to 30 days. You will still be covered if you file a claim during the grace period. Not every car insurance company offers a grace period. If you miss a car…
Chubb unit wins reversal in additional-insured coverage dispute
A Chubb unit persuaded a federal appeals court to revive its claim that a rival insurer must help cover a building owner and a bank in a personal injury lawsuit, after a lower court had let that insurer off the hook. In New York Marine and General…
Exclusive | Life Insurers Aren't Just Investors in Private Credit. They're Major Lenders, Too.
Insurance companies are exposed to the embattled private-credit industry in more ways than one, according to a new report by Clearwater Analytics, a portfolio-management software provider. About one-quarter of the life insurers tracked by…
Allshores $20m buyback prompts call for beefed-up insurance oversight
Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Minister of Finance (File photograph) Allshores' announcement that it will buy back up to $20 million of its own shares — after booking a tax credit for a similar amount — has sparked a call for insurance…
UAE insurers face slower growth due to conflict risk: S&P
S&P Global Ratings expects listed United Arab Emirates insurers' revenue to edge higher by about 10% in 2026, slowing from roughly 17% year-on-year growth in 2025, due to the potential of renewed conflict in the Middle East, Middle East Insurance…
Insurance Institute: Living with Wildfire and Reducing Fire Losses - University City News
According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, 4.8 million U.S. homes have been identified at high or extreme risk of wildfire, with more than 2 million in California alone. Losses from wildfires added up to $5.1 billion over the…
The bike crash that didn't add up: How Karnataka cops cracked a murder for insurance claim
2 min read Bengaluru Make us preferred source on Google The Tumakuru police in Karnataka have arrested four people for allegedly killing a man and attempting to pass off the death as a road accident fatality to claim insurance benefits for his…
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