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Paid-up capital of life insurers up 7.2% in FY25
The total paid-up capital of the life insurance sector stood at ₹39,714 crore, reflecting a 7.12 per cent increase in 2024-25 compared to the previous year. This increase was primarily attributed to a ₹1,600 crore infusion of…
This Georgia CEO is no quack. Aflac boss is longest-serving in Fortune 250.
Sacks said Amos' track record speaks for itself, but prior success isn't a perfect indicator for the future. Corporate boards have a responsibility to always be evaluating their leadership. “Clearly, he's been a terrific fit for Aflac for…
Refining longevity risks for China's ageing population
Accurate mortality projection is clearly the need of the hour, yet only a handful of attempts have been made to build reliable models. Therefore, Professor Li and his colleagues at the School, Emeritus Professor Chan Wai-sum and Assistant Professor…
Danw French opens up on request she had for new BBC sitcom writer
Television legend Dawn French has opened up about why she requested her latest sitcom be shot in Cornwall. The Vicar of Dibley star portrays widow Debbie Fendon - grandmother, lawn bowler, and tinpot dictator - who'll do whatever it takes to…
Families turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals - report
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Bereaved families are turning to crowdfunding and loan…
Gwyneth Paltrow raises alarm by claiming she will start smoking again
Queen of wellness Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed her plans to pick her previous dirty habit back up. The Marty Supreme actress was a guest on Amy Poehler 's Good Hang podcast on Tuesday, when she shared her favorite nostalgic pastime: smoking. The…
Benidorm star Sherrie Hewson drops huge hint about ITV show return
Sherrie Hewson has dropped a massive hint about the possible return of Benidorm, as she disclosed that people 'miss it desperately'. Sherrie, who played Solana Hotel manager Joyce Temple-Savage in six series of the beloved ITV series, said Benidorm…
LIC introduces new plan Jeevan Utsav Single Premium
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has launched Jeevan Utsav Single Premium, a non-par, non-linked, individual, savings, whole life insurance plan. It is a single premium plan with accrual of guaranteed additions during the guaranteed…
China stocks close at over decade high as metals, financials rally
SHANGHAI: China stocks ended Tuesday at their highest levels in more than a decade, buoyed by non-ferrous metals and financials, as investor sentiment remained upbeat ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Hong Kong shares also closed up. China's…
Definity closes $2.4B Travelers Canada deal
Canada-based Definity Financial Corporation has completed its acquisition of most of The Travelers Companies Inc.'s Canadian commercial and personal lines operations for nearly 3.3 billion Canadian dollars ($2.4 billion) in cash, Life Insurance…
Older workers could use 401(k) money to buy annuities, under bipartisan bill
Although workers can roll over money from their 401(k) to a qualified annuity when they leave their employer, it's generally not available to current employees. Some plan sponsors are starting to offer guaranteed income products in their lineups…
Brits considering divorcing their partner issued £7k retirement warning
Some people who divorce later in life believe they will never financially recover New research has found that later-life divorce has a significant impact on people's finances, with family lawyers uncovering that more than 200,000 people who divorce…
Ageas (OTCMKTS:AGESY) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Here's Why
Shares of Ageas SA (OTCMKTS:AGESY - Get Free Report) saw unusually-high trading volume on Tuesday. Approximately 3,908 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 47% from the previous session's volume of 2,652 shares.The stock last traded…
AlTi Global (NASDAQ:ALTI) Trading Down 7.2% - Here's What Happened
Shares of AlTi Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALTI - Get Free Report) dropped 7.2% on Tuesday. The company traded as low as $4.75 and last traded at $4.6950. Approximately 332,051 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 47% from the…
Sionna Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SION) Shares Down 7.5% - What's Next?
Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SION - Get Free Report) fell 7.5% on Tuesday. The stock traded as low as $37.76 and last traded at $37.79. 158,672 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 38% from the average session volume of…
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