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Taiwan Insurers Set for Record US Dollar Bond Sales to Curb Risk
Taiwan's life insurers are issuing US dollar bonds at a record pace to build capital buffers and help them avoid adding to currency mismatch risks that have triggered billions in losses. The island's insurance companies have sold more than $1.8…
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…
Insurance registrations tick up in October
b7ec62e6-5aac-47d8-b35e-2a01b5c35ce5 Created: Nov 27, 2025 05:34 PM (Updated: Nov 27, 2025 05:34 PM) The BMA's report shows five new registrations for the month, bringing the year-to-date total to 47 insurers and one intermediary Bermuda recorded a…
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…
IAK ETF: U.S. Insurance Stocks May Be Breaking Out, Here's How High IAK Could Go
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF remains a buy, despite underperforming the S&P 500 and recent cooling in insurance stocks. IAK's valuation is attractive, with a low P/E ratio and PEG near one, and technicals suggest a potential breakout above $135.
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…
In UP's Hapur, two detained for trying to cremate mannequin for insurance money
A man, who assists people in cremation at Garhmukteshwar in Hapur district of UP, exposed a fake funeral, leading to the detention of two persons for allegedly trying to perform the last rites of a plastic mannequin to claim Rs 50 lakh in…
Deadly bear attacks in Japan prompt new products from insurers
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Nov 28, 2025, 03:56 PM Hardly a day goes by in Japan without news of another bear attack, but a problem that's worrying local residents, tourists and farmers and hampering…
FM Sitharaman, Andhra CM lay foundation for bank, insurance offices in Amaravati
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday jointly laid the foundation stone for the construction of 15 new bank and insurance company offices here. According to the state government…
Why accident insurance cover only for those purchasing tickets online, SC asks railways
The Supreme Court has asked the Indian Railways to apprise it why an accident insurance cover is provided only to passengers purchasing tickets online and not to those booking tickets offline. A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and K Vinod…
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…
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…
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