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SBI Life Insurance MD & CEO Amit Jhingran on FY27 Growth, Product Mix, and GST Impact
'Policy sales will be one of the focus areas for the company because looking at the large insurance gap, large number of people being uncovered. The only right way to go is to increase the number of policies,' said Amit Jhingran, MD & CEO, SBI Life…
Korean insurers' overseas profit jumps on Hanwha Life's non-insurance gains
Core insurance earnings fall as existing units lose momentum South Korean insurers' overseas profit jumped nearly 24 percent last year, but the gains came largely from Hanwha Life's expansion into banking and securities, underscoring how…
Watchdog flags risks in banks' growing private credit ties
The fast-growing private credit industry's deepening links with traditional banks and asset managers create risks to the global financial system, the global Financial Stability Board watchdog said on Wednesday, warning some broader measures showed…
Ethos (LIFE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Peter Colis Chief Financial Officer — Christopher Capozzi Head of Investor Relations — Aaron Turner Revenue -- $193 million, reflecting 104% year-over-year growth…
I am 56, single and renewing my $400,000 term life policy. The agent says I can't name my brother as beneficiary. Why not?
I am 56 years old and I currently have a $400,000 10-year term life-insurance policy (in addition to a $200,000 group policy through work). I have a year and a half before the term expires, so I am looking at renewing the policy in the…
More Americans worried about running out of money than death: Survey
(NewsNation) — Nearly 70 percent of Americans say they worry more about running out of money than they do about death, according to a new poll. The survey by Allianz Life Insurance Company North America found that Generation X harbors the…
Sebi Nod For Shorey, Mody's Appointment As NSE EDs
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved the appointment of two executive directors at the National Stock Exchange -- the first such appointments at the exchange's board after a mandate by the market regulator last year. The…
Primerica: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Primerica Inc. (PRI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $190.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said it had net income of $5.97. Earnings, adjusted for…
Brighthouse Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brighthouse Financial Inc. (BHF) on Wednesday reported a loss of $766 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of…
I hope to retire in 2 years and have an annuity earning 7%. But I only work part time and need some cash. What's my move?
You'll need to understand what type of annuity you have and how it works before you figure out withdrawals. While some annuities have no upfront charges, most have back-end surrender charges that range from three to 15 years, says chartered…
Insurer MetLife's quarterly profit jumps on strong Asia demand
May 6: MetLife reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, lifted by broad-based gains across its diversified business on the back of robust insurance demand. Despite a choppy macro environment, insurance spending has continued to remain…
Genworth (GNW) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET President and Chief Executive Officer — Thomas McInerney Chief Financial Officer — Jerome Upton Head of Investor Relations — Christine Jewell President and Chief Executive Officer, Closed…
Sun Life quarterly profit jumps on Asia business strength
May 6: Sun Life reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the Canadian insurer benefited from strong gains in its Asia business. In recent years, Canadian insurers have aggressively invested in Asia to capture market share in…
Iran ceasefire hopes, global AI rally keep D-Street in the green
Markets opened in positive territory on Thursday, with the Sensex climbing from its previous close of 77,958.52 to open at 78,339.24, trading at 78,072.31, up 113.79 points or 0.15 per cent, as of 9.17 AM. The Nifty50, which closed at 24,330.95 on…
Sacramento DACA Recipient Faces Uncertain Future After Immigration Case Reopened | KQED
Failed to save article Please try again Here are the morning's top stories on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Immigration enforcement is affecting recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. Since 2012, the program has allowed…
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