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Ethos shares slide 11% after life insurance platform debuts on Nasdaq
Insurance platform company Ethos Technologies Inc. saw its shares close down more than 11% on its first day of trading after the company made its debut on the Nasdaq this morning. The company priced its initial public offering at $19 per share and…
How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short
Ethos Technologies, a San Francisco-based provider of software for selling life insurance, debuted on the Nasdaq on Thursday. As one of the year's first major tech IPOs, the insurtech platform is being closely watched as a bellwether for the 2026…
More people should be helped to access cover for financial shocks, says FCA
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. The City regulator has called on the insurance industry…
Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC)
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the appointment of seven members, including four new members and the re-appointment of three members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee, or IPAC. The IPAC, which was established by the…
Economic Survey 2025-26 flags high customer acquisition costs in insurance industry
Customer acquisition in the insurance industry continues to depend heavily on expensive intermediary networks inspite of the push for digital transformation, Economic Survey 2025-26 said, making a case for rationalising the cost structure.
This Is The Right Time To Go Public: Ethos CEO
Insurance platform Ethos Technologies shares dropped in its trading debut, after the company and some of its shareholders raised roughly $200 million in an initial public offering. Peter Colis, Co-Founder and CEO of Ethos tells Bloomberg that the…
More people should be helped to access cover for financial shocks, says FCA
The City regulator has called on the insurance industry to help more people access products that support them and their families if they become critically ill or die. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that more than half of adults do not…
One in 10 owners would 'leave money to their pets when they die
With an estimated 36 million pets living in the UK today, it's safe to say we're a nation of pet lovers. But how far would you go to make sure your furry friend was cared for even after you're gone? New research by Confused.com life insurance has…
Economic Survey Calls for Lower Distribution Costs To Make Insurance Affordable
Mumbai: The Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday flagged a high distribution model of the insurance sector that has inflated the cost of protection and limited its reach despite a growth in premium collection and insurance density. Similar concerns…
Every U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete will get $200K thanks to a billionaire's donation
Olympics Ross Stevens donated $100 million to ensure that U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes don't experience financial insecurity. WASHINGTON — The U.S. government doesn't fund the country's Olympic program or pay its athletes —…
Safety National announces executive changes
Safety National announced an executive management reorganization effective April 1 that includes Mark Wilhelm's transition from executive chairman to chairman and Chief Client Officer Tom Grove's retirement after more than 30 years with the…
Insurance sector remains constrained by 'low-penetration, high-cost' equilibrium driven by high-cost distribution model, says Economic Survey
Although the country's insurance sector has continued to grow at a robust pace, escalating customer acquisition and administrative costs for insurance companies have led to an increase in operational cost dynamics, said the Economic Survey for FY26…
Regulators look to expand Taiwan's financial sector
Taiwan's financial regulator is exploring tax incentives for family offices and expanding private banking services as part of its efforts to build up its wealth and asset management industry. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) yesterday…
What It Takes To Rebuild A Small Business After Disaster
Danaris Mazara and Frank Carvalho walk in Lawrence. Carvalho has been a long-time mentor to Mazara and her husband, who own Sweet Grace Heavenly Cakes. On December 4, 2025, Danaris Mazara stood inside Sweet Grace Heavenly Cakes for the first time…
Oklahoma's unclaimed treasure: More than $1 billion waiting to be claimed
Oklahoma's unclaimed treasure: More than $1 billion waiting to be claimed Oklahoma State Treasurer's Office, and officials are eager to reunite these items with their rightful owners. DID YOU KNOW THERE'S MORE THAN $1 BILLION OF UNCLAIMED TREASURE…
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