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Why Pure Protection Is the Original Purpose of Life Insurance
Life insurance is nowadays often linked to savings and long-term financial products. Over time, this has led to the assumption that life insurance should also generate returns or help build wealth. Initially…
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0612 GMT – HDFC Life Insurance's stock valuations now appear reasonable, says Elara Securities, which turns more…
'Aviva won't pay out £80k insurance claim for my terminally ill husband'
Has a company treated you unfairly? Our consumer champion, Ruth Emery, is here to help. For how to contact Ruth, click here.* After paying life insurance premiums to Aviva for 24 years, which includes terminal illness cover, I was devastated to…
IIMK experts submit report to lay foundation for achieving goal of 'Insurance for All by 2047'
A team of experts from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has submitted a report for laying the foundation to help India's insurance sector achieve the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)'s goal of…
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Why Age 65 Feels Like 45 Today: How Retirement Has Transformed in Modern Times
Life expectancy in the U.S. will increase by six years by 2060 to age 85.6, according to a report from Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Key factors for a happy retirement include volunteering, socializing, and continuing to work at least…
Hanwha insurers invest combined $67.85 mil. in CHA Biotech
Hanwha Group's two insurance units committed a total of 100 billion won ($67.85 million) to invest in CHA Biotech, part of a strategic investment to find synergy between digital healthcare and insurance. According to CHA Biomedical Group, Friday…
Insurance for All by 2047 achievable only as a national mission: IIM Kozhikode report
“Insurance for All by 2047” is achievable, but only if it is pursued as a national mission rather than a market afterthought, according to a report submitted by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) to the General and…
IFCI Shares Skyrocket 12% After SEBI Chief Drop This Hint On NSE IPO | R Business Stock Update
IFCI Share Price: The stock price of IFCI, a public sector NBFC, surged as much as 12% to hit an intraday high of Rs 62.98 after SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey hinted National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO will receive its NOC later this month.
HSBC starts review of insurance business in Singapore
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jan 16, 2026, 02:32 PM SINGAPORE – HSBC Holdings opened a strategic review of its insurance business in Singapore, as part of the group's ongoing simplification globally.
Nifty rallies 136 points as IT stocks lead market recovery on Infosys guidance boost
Markets opened on a positive note on Friday, with the Nifty 50 rising 135.70 points or 0.53 per cent to 25,801.30 and the Sensex gaining 482.96 points or 0.58 per cent to 83,865.67 in early trade. The rally was driven by strong buying in IT stocks…
Franklin Madison Welcomes Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Madison is thrilled to announce the addition of Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution. With 24 years of experience spanning product development, sales…
HSBC to review Singapore insurance business as it slims down globally
HSBC said on Friday (Jan 16) it was undertaking a strategic review of its insurance business in Singapore, as it moves to simplify its operations globally. The review of HSBC Life (Singapore), which offers a wide range of life, health…
We will try and keep VNB margin in 24% range by this fiscal-end: HDFC Life Executive Director Niraj Shah
Private sector insurer HDFC Life Insurance has managed to bring down GST changes impact on its Value of New Business (VNB) in the third quarter and is hoping to bring that down further in the four quarter this fiscal, says its Executive Director &…
Regions has what it needs to compete in the Southeast: CEO
Key insight: Regions Financial CEO John Turner said new and expanding entrants into Regions' longtime home territory presents an opportunity for his bank to grow. What's at stake: Regions will need to defend itself from large and regional banks…
Monash experts urge funding for national genomic screening to prevent disease
Leading genomic health experts from Monash University are calling for urgent government funding to progress the development of a national preventive genomic testing program that would save thousands of Australians from conditions like cancer and…
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