Insurance Industry News
A collection of Insurance latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Why pet insurance for your dog makes sense this May
Warmer temperatures and longer, sunnier days may have both dogs and their owners eager to head outside to enjoy the weather. And after a frigid winter in many parts of the country, that's understandable. But pet owners may also want to pause before…
Life Insurance Fees & Charges Explained
There are several fees that might be included in your life insurance policy or triggered by certain events, like surrendering a policy. Understanding internal policy fees can help you choose the most cost-effective policy, especially for permanent…
Hong Kong insurers' health at risk as medical claims could double in decade
Medical claims paid by Hong Kong insurers could double within a decade, a study has warned, raising concerns over the sector's sustainability. The findings, released on Tuesday, showed total medical claims in the city rose by over 60 per cent…
Ageas seals full ownership of AG Insurance and bancassurance partnership between AG and BNP Paribas Fortis renewed
Ageas seals full ownership of AG Insurance and bancassurance partnership between AG and BNP Paribas Fortis renewed Ageas announced today the completion of the acquisition of the 25% shareholding in AG Insurance SA/NV previously held by BNP Paribas…
Hospitals and Insurers Are Getting Rich Off Medical Fraud
Polls show Americans are angry – and rightly so – at accelerating medical bills. Meanwhile, the insurers and hospitals keep raking in record profits. UnitedHealthcare just reported jumbo profits so far in 2026, and in 2025, it…
Car modifications hiking your insurance by up to £300 - from paint to stickers
COMMON car modifications could be costing drivers an extra £300 on their car insurance, new research has found. Customising your car can push up the cost of your premium, according to Compare the Market, because they can increase repair…
Fuel crisis a lesson against 'insurance' for non-essential industries
The fallout from the conflict in the Middle East has left Australians feeling more anxious about the economy than they have for 50 years. Understandably, many are now asking what we can do differently to protect us from the next major shock. The…
How to Choose the Right Health Insurance Plans for Your Family
Choosing a health plan for your family is not always as simple as comparing premiums. Medical needs can vary across age groups, and a plan that works today may not be enough a few years later. That said, if you are exploring health insurance plans…
Health insurers' 'aggressive' tactics causing closures, private hospitals say
A former Bupa executive has accused health insurers of using 'almost bullying' tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals. As private hospitals and units close around the country, the industry has pointed much of the blame at large…
Mark Cuban's next target: Insurance companies
Mark Cuban has left Shark Tank, sold the Dallas Mavericks, and poured more than $100 million into his prescription-drug startup, which is taking on pharmacy middlemen. Now he's coming for health insurers. The billionaire is working on an…
Sophisticated AI-powered insurance fraud tests detection systems
The rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insurance fraud is putting the insurance sector on high alert, as insurers struggle to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated digital forgery techniques despite deploying their own AI-powered…
Three ways South Korea can buy alliance insurance
The case for South Korea hedging its relationship with the United States may have become harder to dismiss. Washington's trade policies and the economic consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran have raised the cost of close alignment at the same…
Watch: Bermuda start-up targets space insurance frontier
be21613e-8a25-4144-86f5-3aea3ef9bf85 Alessandro Santoni, founder and CEO of Orbway (File photograph) It was word of mouth that led to the incorporation of the latest Bermuda insurer aimed at providing solutions for the rapidly developing space…
Fitch expects softening rates to hit island re/insurers' results
9771ca47-b508-456f-bfcf-194315c5b7c5 Peer analysis: Fitch published a credit Analysts at Fitch Ratings see accelerating softening of rates impacting the results of a group of five Bermudian-based re/insurers. In a peer credit analysis featuring…
Cyber Insurance Data Gives CISOs New Ammo for Budget Talks
CFOs and boards need to understand risk in financial terms. Insurance data can do this. Obtaining adequate cybersecurity budget from the board requires translating technical risk into business financial risk – an ability that is not always…
Receive a Daily briefing on Insurance Industry News
Get Started