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HK insurance premiums rise 35pc in H1 2026, HSBC Life leads market
Insurance Authority said the provisional statistics for the first half of 2026 rose 35.5 percent to a total gross premium of HK$573.6 billion. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT New office premiums (excluding retirement scheme business) for long-term…
Insurance query: How helpful is a second insurance policy?
My hospitalisation bill amounted to ₹8 lakh, but my first health insurance policy covered only ₹5 lakh. Since I also have a second policy through my employer, can I claim the remaining amount from that insurer? Yes, in principle, the…
Lagos Insurance Study Links Compensation to Sales Staff Performance.
Nigeria's insurance penetration rate stood at 0.5% in 2025, as available research links agent compensation to sales performance but does not establish effects on national uptake or customer trust. Nigeria's National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)…
Abbott Laboratories vs. UnitedHealth: Does Health Innovation or Health Insurance Make for a Better Stock to Buy?
Healthcare investors often weigh the growth potential of medical technology against the stability of diversified health services. Deciding between Abbott Laboratories (ABT +1.16%) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH -1.62%) requires comparing two very…
Health Insurance Costs Keep Climbing for American Workers, New Survey Finds
People who rely on employer-sponsored health insurance paid more for their coverage this year, with employees at small businesses and their employers especially squeezed by the surging costs, according to a new survey by healthcare research…
UK homeowners told 'failure' could leave home insurance void while they're away
Check before you hand over the keys Worldwide searches for “home swap website” have risen by 604% in the last year and 135% in the last month, according to new Google search analysis conducted on behalf of Saga Home Insurance…
Insurance-driven health care threatens public health system, warns KSSP seminar
Updated - October 24, 2026 08:02 pm IST - Thrissur Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just ₹1* Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just $4.99 *Offer only for new subscribers The growing influence of insurance companies and private hospital managements in the…
Universal Insurance Holdings Posts 9.6% Growth as Combined Ratio Falls to 91%
Universal Insurance Holdings reported higher third-quarter revenue and earnings as its net combined ratio improved to 91%, while direct premiums written declined in Florida, revealing a split in regional performance. For the quarter ended Sept. 30…
Caruso Donates to Ben Allen's CA Insurance Race
Developer Rick Caruso has donated about $3,400 to state Sen. Ben Allen's campaign for California insurance commissioner, adding his name to a donor list that includes real estate executives and a crypto-backed political action committee as Allen…
Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- People who rely on employer-sponsored health insurance paid more for their coverage this year, with employees at small businesses and their employers especially squeezed by [url HREF='https://apnews.com/hub/health-care-costs'…
Should you pay more for health insurance premiums or face tax penalties?
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Data from Nice Rx shows that employees are paying roughly 50% more for health insurance premiums than they were 10 years ago. In 2027, it could get worse. Health insurance costs are rising for a few reasons. Affordable…
The Insurance Bill Was Supposed to Empty Florida of Retirees. The Ones Who Stayed Know Why It Didn't
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At one Atlanta restaurant, workers are family. A health insurance crisis tested that commitment
Atlanta (CNN) — When doctors diagnosed Jen Chan with an aggressive form of breast cancer last year, she and her wife, Emily, faced a frightening reality: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and uncertainty about whether the treatment would even…
Family Health Insurance Now Costs $28,303 -- But Workers at Small Companies Pay 42% More
Americans have grown accustomed to watching their paychecks shrink under the weight of rising expenses. Groceries cost more, housing consumes a larger share of household income, and utility bills keep climbing. Yet one of the biggest financial…
Zacks Research Upgrades Universal Insurance (NYSE:UVE) to 'Strong-Buy'
Universal Insurance (NYSE:UVE - Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at Zacks Research from a 'hold' rating to a 'strong-buy' rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Zacks reports. 3 Analyst-Backed Stocks the Market Is…
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