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Health Insurer Centene Offers Companywide Worker Buyouts To Cut Costs
Centene Monday confirmed plans to offer a 'Voluntary Separation Program to support employees who may be considering a transition,” the company said in a statement June 15, 2026 Health insurer Centene, looking to cut costs after losing more…
Opinion | Can Hong Kong break London's maritime insurance grip?
The once-mighty Royal Navy is now but a shadow of its former self, plagued by years of budget cuts and management scandals. It has shrunk to its smallest size since the Napoleonic Wars. Lord Nelson must be turning in his grave. Yet despite the…
The costly paradox of the insurance industry's search for trust
Regulation brings trust; trust brings customers; customers will probably have to pay more or drop their insurance coverage. Welcome to the insurance trilemma.
Some motorists who pay monthly for insurance 'charged annual rates close to 30%'
Some motorists are continuing to pay high interest rates when spreading the cost of their car insurance, according to analysis by Whic h? The consumer group said some firms are charging annual percentage rates (APRs) comparable to expensive credit…
Weak won fuels demand for dollar-denominated insurance, but FX risks persist
When a life insurance agent recommended a dollar-denominated annuity earlier this month as a way to benefit from strong U.S. currency, a Seoul office worker immediately signed up, attracted by the prospect of tax-free returns and potential foreign…
Insurers Endure Self-Harm to Side With Big Oil
Say my house burns down under mysterious circumstances (grease fire in the living room?), and police charge my neighbor with arson. It would look awfully suspicious if I then bankrolled my neighbor's legal defense — it would appear as if we…
Centene to offer buyouts to some employees as health insurer cuts costs
Centene said it offered buyouts to some employees as the health insurer grapples with higher medical costs, funding cuts and membership declines. The company did not indicate how many employees it offered buyouts to, or how much it is aiming to…
Root Car Insurance Review: Coverage, Cost & Considerations
Root is a fully digital telematics car insurance company. Root tracks customers' driving habits using its mobile app, and rates are primarily based on the resulting driving score. Car insurance cost factors also include coverage limits, claims…
Quadrant snags health insurance giant for medical centre network exit
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Unhappy with Your Health Insurance? How Portability Can Protect Policy Continuity
Choosing a health insurance policy is an important financial decision, but your needs may change over time. You may want better service, clearer policy terms, wider hospital access or a plan that fits your family's present requirements. In such…
Call for mandatory black box car insurance for young drivers
One of the UK's largest insurers is urging the UK Government to consider making black box insurance compulsory for young drivers during their first year on the road. Aviva said telematics policies could help improve driving standards, reduce…
We're watching you on premium increases, Mulino warns insurers
Insurers are on notice to lift their game on how they treat customers as the Albanese government demands better pricing transparency, including giving policyholders a clear explanation of the drivers of significant premium increases. Assistant…
GoldStar Insurance marks 30 years with reaffirmed AA rating
GoldStar Insurance Company Ltd has marked its 30th anniversary with the reaffirmation of its AA(UG) national-scale financial strength rating by Pan-African rating agency, GCR Ratings. The development places the company, which provides a range of…
What to know if you get dropped from your home insurance
Home insurance is must-have protection for what is likely your most valuable asset, and oftentimes mandatory if you have a mortgage. Losing it unexpectedly, whether due to your insurer's decision not to renew or a sudden cancellation of coverage…
Markel vs. Skyward: Which Specialty Insurance Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Insurance stocks can be low volatility growers that offer good income, too. Yet even in the stodgy insurance business, choosing between a seasoned industry leader and an aggressive newcomer is a classic investor dilemma. You might find that Markel…
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