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thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Hong Kong insurance receipts index surges 60.7pc in Q2
Hong Kong insurance receipts index surges 60.7pc in Q2
The Standard

Business receipts index of the insurance industry surged 60.7 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to the provisional figures released on Thursday by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…

newsweek.com - Giulia Carbonaro - America's home insurance crisis has a new epicenter
America's home insurance crisis has a new epicenter
Newsweek

The U.S. homeowners insurance crisis has now spread beyond disaster-prone coastal states such as California and Florida, finding its new epicenter in a landlocked state in the Mountain West: Utah. A new analysis by Weiss Ratings of 2025 data…

globenewswire.com - Capgemini Services SAS - Life insurers under pressure: 42% of consumers are confused and unconvinced by policies
Life insurers under pressure: 42% of consumers are confused and unconvinced by policies
GlobeNewswire

E-mail: Fahd.Pasha@capgemini.com LIMRA Press contact: Brad Russell Tel.: +1 (860) 298-3920 Life insurers under pressure: 42% of consumers are confused and unconvinced by policies Technical language (37%), affordability concerns (35%), and lack of…

wsj.com - Kara McGinley - Will Your Car Insurance Pay for a Stolen Vehicle?
Will Your Car Insurance Pay for a Stolen Vehicle?
Wall Street Journal

Comprehensive insurance pays for vehicle theft. Vehicle thefts dropped by 23% in 2025 from 2024—the largest decline in decades, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Hyundai Elantras were the most-stolen vehicles. Over 650,000…

afaqs.com - afaqs! news bureau - Prudential Health India puts everyday insurance problems in the spotlight
Prudential Health India puts everyday insurance problems in the spotlight
afaqs!

Prudential Health India has launched Sense Banta Hai, its first brand campaign, using humour and everyday family situations to address complexities around health insurance. Created by TBWA/Lintas, the digital-first campaign features actor Sharib…

wsj.com - Kara McGinley - Car Insurance for New Cars: Coverage Options & Considerations
Car Insurance for New Cars: Coverage Options & Considerations
Wall Street Journal

Full coverage that includes collision and comprehensive insurance is a smart investment for new vehicles. Consider adding optional coverage such as gap insurance or new-car replacement coverage. Advanced driver-assistance technology often leads to…

kqed.org - Ben Allen Wants to Take on The Insurance Industry for You | KQED
Ben Allen Wants to Take on The Insurance Industry for You | KQED
KQED Inc

State Sen. Ben Allen is one of two Democrats running for insurance commissioner in November. He sees the role foremost as a consumer advocate, and he's excited to negotiate on behalf of Californians. For the first time, voters in California will…

seekingalpha.com - S&P Dow Jones Indices - The Next Phase Of Volatility Control In Indexed Insurance
The Next Phase Of Volatility Control In Indexed Insurance
Seeking Alpha

Volatility-controlled indices have become a cornerstone of indexed insurance product design, helping insurers navigate volatility while maintaining exposure to growth assets. 2025 and 2026 saw markets characterized by periods of heightened…

motherjones.com - Amy Green - Soaring insurance prices are hitting Black and Hispanic homeowners hardest
Soaring insurance prices are hitting Black and Hispanic homeowners hardest
Mother Jones

Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

ucsd.edu - Report Identifies Path to Stronger State Flood Resilience and Insurance Protections
Report Identifies Path to Stronger State Flood Resilience and Insurance Protections
CORE Platform

New study suggests assessments of flood risk in California would benefit by taking research and other factors into account. Researchers say insurers could help California prepare for increasing flood risk by rewarding flood mitigation efforts with…

abc.net.au - Victoria leads nation for theft-related insurance claims, data shows
Victoria leads nation for theft-related insurance claims, data shows
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Insurers are calling on the state government to clamp down on car-related crime, with data revealing theft and robbery claims are costing insurers hundreds of millions of dollars each year in Victoria alone. The Insurance Council of Australia says…

cnbc.com - Ryley Amond - The price of pet ownership is rising. These credit cards offer perks, from complimentary pet insurance to cash back on vet visits
The price of pet ownership is rising. These credit cards offer perks, from complimentary pet insurance to cash back on vet visits
CNBC

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. We earn a commission from affiliate partners on many offers and links. This commission may impact how and where certain products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in…

naukrinama.com - Exploring Career Opportunities in the Growing Insurance Sector
Exploring Career Opportunities in the Growing Insurance Sector
Naukrinama

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable increase in the desire for insurance among the public. This trend is evident across various types of insurance. As the demand for insurance rises, the industry is also advancing…

the-digital-reader.com - Johannes Gottwald - Canada Travel Insurance for Seniors: What to Look for in a Policy
Canada Travel Insurance for Seniors: What to Look for in a Policy
Empowering Relationships - The Digital Reader

For many older travellers, a long-awaited trip can be less about ticking places off a list and more about enjoying time with family, seeing a new country, or finally taking the holiday that was postponed for years. Good travel insurance can make…

laist.com - CalMatters - California sanctions insurer after it cut assisted living coverage to thousands
California sanctions insurer after it cut assisted living coverage to thousands
LAist

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California regulators ordered Health Net to fix how it's handling the termination of assisted living services for low-income residents after the insurer's abrupt…

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