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Vietnam's insurance market grows 4%
Total insurance premiums in Vietnam reached 237.2 trillion Vietnamese dong ($9.1 billion) in 2025, up 4% from the previous year, according to the country's National Statistics Office, Asia Insurance Review reported. Non-life insurance premiums…
Gwyneth Paltrow reveals shock 'heart attack' scare
READ MORE: Paltrow claims she will start smoking again Gwyneth Paltrow once woke up in a London hotel convinced she was having a heart attack - and froze in panic, completely forgetting the emergency number. The terrifying episode came as she was…
Bajaj Finserv completes Allianz's stake buyout in its insurance arms
Bajaj Finserv on Thursday said it has completed the acquisition of Allianz SE's stake in Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, worth Rs 12,190 crore and Rs 9,200 crore, respectively. Bajaj Finserv, along with Bajaj Holdings & Investment…
How to Plan Your Financial Journey With ULIP and Mutual Funds
When we talk of accumulating money, the first thing that across our mind is -- should I invest in a ULIP or a mutual fund? Both assist you in accumulating your money. However, they are used for two different ends. One has insurance and investment…
Bajaj buys out Allianz in $2.4B deal
India-based Bajaj Group Ltd. has acquired a 23% stake in its insurance subsidiaries from Germany-based Allianz SE for 213.9 billion Indian rupees ($2.4 billion), Yahoo Finance reports, citing Reuters. The deal gives Bajaj Finserv full control of…
More commission payments: 23 insurers under IRDAI's lens for exceeding expenses
Many insurers are now facing scrutiny from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for overshooting the prescribed limits on expenses, which mainly include commissions. The regulator has asked a total of 23 insurers…
Laurentian Bank Purchases Group Annuity Contracts De-Risking Its Pension Plans
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX: LB) (the 'Laurentian Bank', the 'Bank') today announced the purchase of group annuity contracts from a Canadian insurer that transfers approximately $60 million in obligations…
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Look back on the biggest C-suite shake-ups of 2025 and see who made the first moves in 2026
Last year marked a wave of transformation and turnover in the C-suites of Fortune 500 companies. Fortune launched the Fortune 500 Power Moves series just before the start of 2025, and throughout the year tracked appointments, promotions…
'My wife has no private pension and I won't invest. How can I provide for her if I die first?'
Receive personalised tips on how to improve your financial situation, for free. Here's how to apply or fill in the form below.* Matt Roberts, 64, is looking to his retirement after a long career of service to his country. As an Apache helicopter…
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Got ACA Sticker Shock? Here Are Some Cheaper Health Insurance Options to Consider Before Jan. 15
Obamacare premiums have skyrocketed in 2026, prompting people to consider health insurance alternatives as the Jan. 15 end date for open enrollment approaches. Alternatives such as non-compliant private plans, short-term health insurance, and…
The purpose of insurance is to
Insurance serves as a financial safety net, transferring risk from individuals or businesses to an insurer in exchange for premiums, primarily to protect against unexpected losses. It promotes economic stability by pooling resources from many…
How Trump's Renewable Freeze Is Chilling Climate Tech
This week's conversation is with Jon Powers, founder of the investment firm CleanCapital. I reached out to Powers because I wanted to get a better understanding of how renewable energy investments were shifting one year into the Trump…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Earned $74.3 Million in 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook earned $74.3 million in 2025, down slightly from $74.6 million in 2024, Apple said in its annual proxy filing released today. Cook's earnings included a $3 million base salary that has remained the same since 2016, $57.5 million…
Crypto Partnerships Kick Off 2026: Crypto.com, Mastercard, Stripe, And LALIGA Set The Tone
Early 2026 has been marked by a surge of major crypto partnerships across payments, media, sports, and finance, signaling the accelerating integration of digital assets into mainstream, regulated consumer platforms worldwide. 2026 opened with a…
Comprehensive Financial Planning: What Is It and How Does It Work?
A comprehensive financial plan considers every aspect of your financial life. This includes investments, cash flow, insurance needs, debt management, taxes and more. By taking a holistic view of your finances, you can optimize your plan to give you…
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