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Life insurers' new business premium rises 21% in July
Life insurers posted a 20.7 per cent year-on-year increase in first-year premium to ₹47,005 crore in July 2026, compared with ₹38,958 crore in July 2025. As per the data released by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority…
Life insurers' new business premium rises 21% to ₹47,005 crore in July; policy count nearly flat
India's life insurance industry recorded a sharp rise in new business premium in July 2026 even as growth in the number of policies remained nearly flat, with higher group business emerging as the key driver of premium growth, according to data…
Exclusive | Hong Kong to reappoint insurance regulator as industry braces for tough period
Hong Kong's government is on Friday set to reappoint Clement Cheung Wan-ching as CEO of the Insurance Authority for another three-year term, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The move is aimed at ensuring continuity and…
Hong Kong insurers to weather Beijing's tax shift with 8-10% premium growth: S&P
Hong Kong's life insurers could still see annual premium growth of 8 to 10 per cent over the next two years, despite a recent regulatory shift stemming from Beijing's overseas taxation rules, according to credit-rating agency S&P Global Ratings.
2026 U.S. Insurance Investments Market Report: A Regulatory Redesign
The 2026 US Insurance Investments Market Report, newly released by S&P Global Market Intelligence, tracks the evolution of the property and casualty and life sectors' asset allocation strategies through the end of 2025. Total cash and invested…
Long-Term Care Planning Could Be A Defining Wealth Issue In The Future
Robert (Bob) Ryerson, President of New Century Planning Associates. The wealth management industry is entering a new era. For decades, advisors have focused on helping their clients accumulate assets, optimize taxes and transfer wealth efficiently.
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afaqs! Pause - Vikash Singhal, Founder and Managing Director, Sunbeam Merchantile Ventures
Seeing the delight on a customer's face when they consume one of our products. A leader inspires and creates multiple leaders across the organisation. My grandfather, for his aura, ability to lead while remaining humble and grounded, and his…
Magic Johnson says why he once ditched his millionaire teammates to talk to a 'super super billionaire
Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about making the leap from sports to business. Speaking to Anthony Anderson, who guest-hosted ' Jimmy Kimmel Live ' on Tuesday, the former NBA player shared the advice he'd give others looking to break into the…
Aflac (AFL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET Senior Vice President, Capital Markets - David Young Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Daniel Amos Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Max Broden President of Aflac Incorporated…
UltraTech Cement promoter sells 0.85% stake for ₹2,896 crore
Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation, one of the promoters of UltraTech Cement, sold nearly a 1 per cent stake in the country's leading cement maker for Rs 2,896 crore through open market transactions on Thursday. According to the block…
Abacus (ABX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET Head of Investor Relations - David Jackson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Jay Jackson Chief Investment Officer - Elena Plesco Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer - William McCauley Total…
Reale Insurance, Santa Ponsa: more than 30 years protecting what matters most
By Penny • Published: 14 Aug 2026 • 6:32 • 1 minute read Reale Seguros Santa Ponsa,advising international residents and expatriates for more than 30 years. Credit: Realise Insurance Living in Mallorca is enjoying an exceptional…
Study pegs median net wealth of Massachusetts families at $370,000
BOSTON — Massachusetts families held a median net wealth of more than $370,000 last year, according to a new study that found this metric varies dramatically across key factors like race, age, educational attainment, homeownership and place…
Manulife (MFC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET Global Head of Treasury and Investor Relations - Hung Ko President and Chief Executive Officer - Philip Witherington Chief Financial Officer - Colin Simpson President and CEO of Manulife Canada - Patrick Graham…
Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZI) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.05 EPS
Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZI - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.10) by ($0.05), FiscalAI reports. Cadiz had a…
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