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OPD Insurance: What Buyers Must Check
Buyers need to assess whether an OPD policy offers them enough usable benefits to justify the additional premium. Around 67 per cent of India's healthcare spending goes towards outpatient department (OPD) expenses, but only a single-digit share of…
HK Insurance Authority plans new rules for asset-intensive reinsurance: Bloomberg
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is set to introduce new rules governing asset-intensive reinsurance, aiming to give clear guidance to firms in one of the market's fastest-growing niches, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with…
Insurance unaffordable for flooded homes almost two years on from disaster
Home owners are struggling to obtain or afford insurance in north Queensland which is still recovering from devastating floods in early 2025. Policy holders in the town of Ingham say their insurance was not renewed after the event or had…
Pixel Care Vs. Carrier Insurance: Which Is Better For Your Google Pixel?
If insuring your cellphone against accidental damage, loss, and theft is a cost you can afford and justify, you should know that your wireless carrier isn't the only game in town. Just like how you can get AppleCare+ for an iPhone and Samsung Care+…
Hong Kong plans rules for insurers' hot new growth market
HONG KONG – Hong Kong is considering new rules for so-called asset-intensive reinsurance, offering clarity to firms in one of the hottest segments of the insurance market, according to people familiar with the matter. The Hong Kong Insurance…
UK holidaymakers issued warning as simple mistake could void travel insurance
Many are unaware that they need to declare their pre-existing medical condition. UK holidaymakers have been warned that failing to declare a medical condition when buying travel insurance could leave them facing hefty medical bills abroad, with new…
Soaring health insurance costs are quietly preventing wages from rising higher, while workers also shoulder a larger share of premiums, economist says
Open enrollment season for health care plans is about to begin, and many Americans may get sticker shock after seeing how much premiums will rise. But the rising cost of insurance is also quietly eroding wage gains, preventing workers from getting…
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Ping An Insurance Co. of China Ltd. (OTCMKTS:PNGAY) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest
Ping An Insurance Co. of China Ltd. (OTCMKTS:PNGAY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 199,227 shares, a drop of 40.2% from the September 30th total…
At 67 He'll Move $400,000 From His Bank to a Brokerage for a Better Yield. The Insurance There Isn't the FDIC, and It Protects Against Something Different
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The latest update on the grocery wars is here, with Walmart and Costco gaining ground
The grocery wars continue to heat up. As US households continue to grapple with rising costs for gas, housing, and insurance, they're increasingly looking for savings on groceries. That's giving value-focused retailers like Walmart and Costco a…
Fashion and tradition: how John Smedley is innovating in a tough market
Tina is wielding a large pair of scissors with authority, slicing with immense skill and precision. With 38 years of experience, she is an important member of the 230-strong manufacturing team producing fine knitwear for the John Smedley brand.
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Winning customer trust: The challenge of invisible embedded finance
As financial products become part of everyday transactions, brands are finding new ways to reach consumers. But while embedded finance may simplify customer acquisition, building brand recall and lasting relationships remains a bigger challenge.
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Nipun Kaushal takes on strategy portfolio at Yes Bank along with being the CMO
Yes Bank has expanded the leadership portfolio of its Chief Marketing Officer, Nipun Kaushal, entrusting him with the additional charge of leading Strategy for the institution. Kaushal announced the movement in a LinkedIn post, sharing that 'an…
A Pregnant Haitian Woman Faces an Uncertain Future After Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status: 'I'm Sorry I'm Bringing Her Into This World'
Marie (a pseudonym) lay on the cold examination table again, watching as the doctor moved the ultrasound wand across her belly. Eight months pregnant, after suffering a miscarriage in August 2025, she was navigating a high-risk pregnancy…
Everyone expected a political shift, but the market got a surprise
Two key economic variables served as a sophisticated barometer regarding investor expectations for the election outcomes. Until the afternoon of Election Day, expectations leaned toward an upheaval and a narrow victory for the 'Change Bloc.' This…
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