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Insurance firms schmooze GOP while records show leftward drift
In 2014, however, the gap between Humana's financial support for Republicans and Democrats slipped, a trend that continued into 2016 and 2018, then culminated in 2020 with a near reversal when the firm's PAC opted to give more than $300,000 to…
Understanding personal cyber insurance: what it covers and what it doesn't
In recent years, companies including banks, insurers, and digital financial services platforms have begun offering personal cyber coverage plans that promise to reimburse users for when they have been impacted by digital crimes.
New Insurance Bill: Bad news likely for intermediaries with high commissions
Insurance intermediaries who receive disproportionately high commissions are likely to see a decline in their payouts, post the new Insurance Amendment Bill. The new Bill gives the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (Irdai) the…
Major US life insurer forms Bermuda reinsurance captive
Globe Life Inc group formed a Class C Bermuda reinsurance captive to support insurance business written by its affiliates (File photograph) A top-20 American life insurance company said that the new Bermuda captive it had just established would…
Long-term insurers resilient under severe stress, BMA finds
79c17c7f-2dcf-4500-9179-c01f7fbf9a3d The vast majority of firms remained above minimum solvency thresholds, even after absorbing the simulated losses Bermuda's long-term insurance sector remains strongly capitalised and highly resilient, even under…
Insurers take on more disaster risk and keep more of it, BMA says
54db30d7-8d51-40cf-9e2f-9dbb37f69c0d Satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration taken in October 2024 showing Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida that year (Photograph by NOAA/AP) Bermuda insurance market companies…
Disability Insurance Stifles Human Potential: News Article
A recent job inquiry we received at the construction company I work for illustrates the bad incentives caused by modern federal disability programs. The man who contacted us has been in and out of illness for years—enough to qualify for…
Life insurance fraud: subverting a noble intent
Life insurance is a promise of security for families. However, where there is money, fraud is rarely far behind. Fraudulent life insurance claims are not new and they are reportedly on the rise in India. One such case surfaced just last week in the…
Fragile peace between hospitals and insurance providers
About four months ago, hospitals and health insurance providers were involved in a public spat over cashless insurance, tariffs and common empanelment, among other issues. The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) issued advisories…
FinCEN rules, state rate cuts reshape title insurance in 2025
The regulatory and compliance landscape for the title insurance industry grew more complex in 2025, driven by federal anti-money laundering rules, expanding reporting obligations and renewed scrutiny from state regulators. From delayed but…
Insurance Year-Ender 2025: Growth, regulation, and the road ahead
As 2025 draws to a close, the insurance industry stands at an important inflection point. In this special bl Year-ender podcast, businessline's Nagar Sridhar speaks with Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance, to decode the key…
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ:GSHD) Given Average Recommendation of 'Hold' by Analysts
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ:GSHD - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus recommendation of 'Hold' from the thirteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell…
UK to host historic Bayeux Tapestry with record insurance cover
The Bayeux Tapestry is to be insured for an estimated £800 million by the UK Treasury in preparation for its exhibition at the British Museum, officials have confirmed. The nearly 1,000-year-old embroidered cloth will be covered under the…
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:IGIC) Short Interest Down 27.0% in December
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:IGIC - Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 154,136 shares, a drop of 27.0% from the…
Marilyn's retirement fund and her husband's life insurance payout were drained without warning in devastating super collapse
Exclusive: Marilyn believed she was being financially responsible when she clicked on a Facebook advertisement for a superannuation health check two years ago. The Victorian woman, 60, was looking to retire soon and pay herself a modest…
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