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Legacy planning: insuring wealth lasts for generations
Asia is at the forefront of one of the largest wealth transitions in history. An estimated US$5.8 trillion of wealth is expected to pass from high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) founding generations to their successors by 2030…
Map shows how much health insurance premiums will go up in each state
Millions of Americans could face dramatically higher health insurance bills next year as enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits are set to run out. The enhanced subsidies, which lower monthly premiums for people across income…
Hong Kong insurers liable for payouts of US$334 million related to Tai Po fire
Hong Kong's insurance sector is expected to face record claims of HK$2.6 billion (US$334 million) related to the deadly fire in Tai Po, the worst in seven decades that claimed 55 lives and seriously damaged seven buildings, according to industry…
Private Fund Giants Hit Resistance in European Insurance Hunt
Private fund giants have spent more than a decade vacuuming up US life insurance assets in the hunt for stable capital. But in Europe, they're having a much tougher time. Since the collapse of Milan-based life insurer Eurovita in 2023, regulators…
Farmers Insurance lifts cap on new home insurance policies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a possible sign of improvement in California's home insurance market, Farmers Insurance announced it is removing the cap it had placed on new homeowners' insurance policies. For more than two years, Farmers Insurance…
Hanwha Life launches AI multilingual learning tool for foreign insurance planners
Hanwha Life said Thursday that it has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) translation assistant designed to help foreign financial planners prepare for certification exams. The assistant is the first AI-powered learning support tool in the…
Winter Health Challenges in Kashmir; How Health Insurance Can Protect You
Winters in Kashmir are long, cold, and demanding. The temperature can stay low for many weeks, roads may be blocked, and people often spend more time indoors than they would like. In this period, many families notice that small health issues last…
Key Differences Between Domestic and International Travel Insurance Coverage
When you plan a trip, whether within India or abroad, you likely focus on packing, bookings and itineraries. However, one essential element often overlooked is travel insurance. It serves as a financial shield against unexpected events such as…
Life insurers soon won't be able to discriminate against you based on your genes
A bill that would ban life insurers from discriminating against Australians based on results of genetic testing has been introduced to parliament this week. If passed into law as expected, the legislation would ban life insurers from taking into…
Agents of Change: How women are becoming key players in rural insurance
Women from disadvantaged backgrounds are becoming key agents in driving financial inclusion in the underserved rural markets. Insurers are recruiting women agents from self-help groups (SHG) and other sections of the rural society to work as…
The dark side of embedded insurance - and how to get it right: By Quentin Colmant
Embedded insurance – often bundled into a banking plan or payment card – has become one of the most discussed ideas in financial services. At its best, it protects people effortlessly by weaving insurance into products they already…
Health experts advocate insurance, EAP for nurses - The Nation Newspaper
Public health experts have urged that every nurse in Nigeria be covered by health insurance and backed by robust Employee Assistance Programmes, warning that without these protections, the country is risking the well-being of its caregivers and the…
Individual NBP in life insurance may grow 9% in FY26: ICRA
The individual new business premium (NBP) for the life insurance sector is likely to grow at about 9 and 10 per cent in FY26 and FY27, respectively, according to rating agency ICRA. NBP is expected to grow to ₹1.8 lakh crore in FY26 and…
If You Invested $100 In The Hartford Insurance Gr Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today - The Hartford Insurance Gr (NYSE:HIG)
The Hartford Insurance Gr (NYSE:) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.77%. Currently, The Hartford Insurance Gr has a market capitalization of $38.41 billion.
MS&AD Insurance Group (OTCMKTS:MSADY) Sees Strong Trading Volume - What's Next?
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS:MSADY - Get Free Report) saw unusually-high trading volume on Wednesday. Approximately 94,349 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 2% from the previous session's volume of 92,908 shares.The…
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