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scmp.com - Zhu Wenqian - China Life's revenue surges as insurer plans deeper push into AI and biotech
China Life's revenue surges as insurer plans deeper push into AI and biotech
South China Morning Post

China Life Insurance, the country's largest life insurer, has posted record highs in its first-half results, and says it will scale up investments in technology-related sectors while seeking to become a long-term partner for innovative enterprises.

businessinsurance.com - Australian insurers' profit slips
Australian insurers' profit slips
Business Insurance

Australia's general insurance industry recorded a 5% year-on-year decline in second-quarter after-tax profit to 2.2 billion Australian dollars ($1.6 billion), contributing to a 28% drop in first-half profit to AUD5.3 billion, according to the…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - As AI agents go rogue, cyber insurers are adapting their policies
As AI agents go rogue, cyber insurers are adapting their policies
The Standard

Cyber insurers have spent years defining what constitutes a hack and when coverage should pay out, but the rapid emergence of AI agents is raising new questions, forcing insurers to review their policies. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Leading AI…

smh.com.au - Katherine Scott - What Nepal tourists need to know about travel insurance
What Nepal tourists need to know about travel insurance
The Sydney Morning Herald

In the wake of the deadly flash floods across Nepal, here is what you need to know about travel insurance if you are planning a trip or are already in the country. I'm already in Nepal. Am I covered? “Natural disasters such as floods and…

cnbc.com - Sarah Agostino - Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
CNBC

The Trump administration is preparing to propose a rule to address the definition of 'employer' as it pertains to health plans offered by associations. Depending on the specifics of the proposal, it could potentially lower costs for certain…

techradar.com - Cat Ellis - Will plug-in solar panels affect your home insurance - and are they covered by your policy? I asked an insurance expert
Will plug-in solar panels affect your home insurance - and are they covered by your policy? I asked an insurance expert
TechRadar

Plug-in solar panels are now legal in the UK, and they could have a real impact on your energy bills, but before you install them, you should know what impact they're likely to have on your home insurance. The panels themselves are very easy to fit…

express.co.uk - Luke Chillingsworth - Two million at risk of £300 car insurance fine ahead of September rule change
Two million at risk of £300 car insurance fine ahead of September rule change
Daily Express

Motorists could be slapped with a hefty fine and penalty points for a simple mistake Two million motorists could be at risk of a £300 car insurance penalty when trying to take advantage of new rules changes this September, according to…

heraldscotland.com - The Herald Staff - Maggie's calls for fairer deal for people with cancer in the travel insurance market
Maggie's calls for fairer deal for people with cancer in the travel insurance market
The Herald

Maggie's, the expert cancer charity, is calling for the Treasury to work with cancer charities, the Financial Conduct Authority, consumer groups, industry experts and insurers to create a fairer deal for people with cancer in the travel insurance…

thehindu.com - Kumar Buradikatti - Did a letter trigger a national policy change expanding postal life insurance cover?
Did a letter trigger a national policy change expanding postal life insurance cover?
The Hindu

A policy change does not always originate in a conference hall or a government office. At times, it is sparked by a citizen's voice calling for something better. A letter written by Anche Kotresh, an activist from Kotturu and a serving postmaster…

globalnews.ca - Staff - Strong Ontario, Quebec summer storms led to $439M in insured damage: report
Strong Ontario, Quebec summer storms led to $439M in insured damage: report
Global News

New industry estimates suggest powerful thunderstorms across Ontario and Quebec during the week of Canada Day caused $439 million in insured damage. The damage estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. offer a snapshot of the…

news-medical.net - Biosimilars reduce financial burden for cancer patients and insurers
Biosimilars reduce financial burden for cancer patients and insurers
News-Medical

Biologic drugs play an important role in treating cancers such as breast cancer and lymphoma, but their high costs can add to the financial burden of cancer care. Now, lower-cost versions known as biosimilars are gaining ground, and a new study led…

americanbanker.com - Mark Fleming - Skipping title insurance in a mortgage refinance isn't worth the risk
Skipping title insurance in a mortgage refinance isn't worth the risk
American Banker

Key insight: An FHFA program that allows some homeowners to finance without mortgage insurance is the first step down the slippery slope to a more volatile mortgage market. Supporting data: In 2025 alone, roughly 8.8 million non-mortgage liens and…

kcra.com - Ashley Zavala - Property insurance companies warn of rising costs under Gov. Newsom's wildfire proposal
Property insurance companies warn of rising costs under Gov. Newsom's wildfire proposal
kcra

Updated: 6:52 PM PDT Aug 27, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Property insurance companies warn of rising costs under Gov. Newsom's wildfire proposal Updated: 6:52 PM PDT Aug 27, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The…

nbcchicago.com - Izzy Stroobandt - New Illinois law sets license, insurance requirements for e-bike riders
New Illinois law sets license, insurance requirements for e-bike riders
NBC Chicago

Editor's Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report. Some e-bike users will be required to have a license and insurance to ride in Illinois starting next year thanks to new legislation signed by Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday.

jalopnik.com - Lalita Chemello - Uber's Rising Rideshare Fares Aren't Helping Its Drivers With Inflation Or Rising Insurance Costs
Uber's Rising Rideshare Fares Aren't Helping Its Drivers With Inflation Or Rising Insurance Costs
Jalopnik

Just three years ago, Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told Wired in an interview that the company's rising fare rates could be attributed to inflation and the need to pay drivers more. At the time, the rideshare app's rates had reportedly increased…

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