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Life insurance industry's savings biz in Q1FY27 hit due to West Asia uncertainties
The protection segment of the country's life insurance industry saw continued growth momentum in the first quarter this fiscal, aided by the GST rate exemption, while the savings business was hit by uncertainties due to geopolitical tensions…
Life insurers new business premium rises over 13% in June to ₹46,490 crore
Life insurance companies in India reported new business premium rose 13% in June to ₹46,490.53 crore compared to the ₹41,117.30 crore a year earlier. Market leader, the State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) posted a…
Sanlam raises stake in Shriram Life Insurance to drive growth
South Africa's Sanlam Group has increased its stake in Shriram Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC). SLIC has seen a primary fund infusion of around ₹310 crore by both partners Sanlam and Shriram group and also a buyout existing investors, as…
Methodology: 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Top Financial Security Professionals
The annual Forbes | SHOOK ranking of Top Financial Security Professionals (FSPs) identifies those professionals who specialize in life insurance and annuities and whom families rely on for wealth planning and protection. Extensive research is…
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Are marketers confusing always-on with always relevant?
The rise of digital platforms, creator ecosystems and always-on consumer engagement has fundamentally changed how brands communicate. Yet one assumption continues to be challenged: has the age of the traditional campaign come to an end? That…
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Google unveils Gemini-powered ad tools for Indian marketers
Google has announced a series of AI-powered advertising and marketing tools at Google Marketing Live 2026, expanding the role of Gemini across Search, YouTube, Google Ads and Merchant Center. The company introduced new ad formats, campaign…
This $541 Million Chicago Advisor Turned Her Reception Desk Job Into A Thriving 17-Year-Old Business
Firm: Wisely Financial Strategies Total Value of Policies: $541 million Background: Joyce Yoo didn't plan to become a financial planner. She wanted to start her own non-profit to continue the outreach work with orphans and vulnerable groups that…
DXC and Wilton Re Mark 20-Year Partnership, Complete Cloud Conversion of 400,000 Policy Portfolio
Completing one of the company's largest, most complex transformations to date, DXC has migrated over 400,000 Wilton Re policies to a single, modern cloud platform. Lays the foundation for Wilton Re's future AI capabilities and operational…
Rising claims, geopolitical uncertainty may limit soft market: Swiss Re
The non-life insurance and reinsurance market has entered a softer underwriting phase, but rising claims inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and growing catastrophe exposures will likely limit the downturn, according to Swiss Re AG, Artemis…
British insurer Aviva to get full ownership of Life JV in India
Aviva is on course to becoming the first foreign insurer to hold 100% stake in an insurance joint venture in India with the British insurer on Thursday announcing plans to acquire the remaining 26% stake in Aviva Life Insurance Company India from…
Charles Guay appointed CEO of UV Insurance
DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, July 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Following a rigorous selection process, the Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Charles Guay as the new CEO of UV Insurance as from September 14, 2026. Charles Guay will be taking over from…
Youth Pastor Pushes Wife Off Cliff After Spending HER Money On His Affair With A Teenager!
A man who worked as a youth pastor is now dead after he passed away in jail while awaiting legal consequences for allegedly taking his wife's hard-earned money, spending it on an affair with a teenager, and then pushing the woman off a cliff when…
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Expands Partnership with GNP Seguros
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the 15 Best NASDAQ 100 Stocks to Buy Other Than SpaceX. On July 7, 2026, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) announced an enterprise expansion agreement with GNP Seguros. The alliance marks…
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) Shares Gap Up - Time to Buy?
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC - Get Free Report) gapped up before the market opened on Thursday. The stock had previously closed at $104.23, but opened at $111.35. Kulicke and Soffa Industries shares last traded at $113.7220, with…
Google launches AI agent within Search ads in India, expands Gemini-powered ad tools
Google also unveiled ‘Ask Advisor', a Gemini-powered AI agent that delivers personalised recommendations to marketers on how to reach their business goals by gathering insights across the company's products such as Google Ads, Google…
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