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Insurance sector outlook improves with strong life, health insurance growth
India's insurance sector could see a stronger year ahead as life insurers post robust growth and health insurers benefit from improved new business and lower claims, even as insurance stocks have remained under pressure, according to a report by…
Deposit insurance fee hikes face pushback from financial firms
Financial companies are pushing back against plans to raise deposit insurance fees, warning that a steep increase could put an excessive burden on the industry and ultimately be passed on to customers, industry officials said Thursday. The Korea…
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Shivani Goel joins Reliance Brands as VP-Marketing
Shivani Goel has joined Reliance Brands Limited as Vice President – Marketing, where she will lead marketing for a portfolio of global luxury and premium brands in India. In her new role, Goel will oversee the India marketing mandate for…
AIA first-half profit up 11%, driven by growth in Hong Kong and Asia sales
AIA Group, Asia's largest independent publicly listed life insurance group, reported 11 per cent growth in first-half operating profit, driven by strong growth of Hong Kong and mainland China sales and expansion in Southeast Asian markets.
Cayman gains ground on Bermuda in offshore life reinsurance
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority headquarters in George Town (File photograph) Bermuda is still the leading offshore domicile in life reinsurance but AM Best says it shed market share in 2025 while Cayman's share increased, driven by new sidecars…
Aegon announces Chief Financial Officer transition
Schiphol, August 20, 2026 - Aegon today announced that, in connection with the planned move of its head office and legal seat to the United States, it has agreed with Duncan Russell that he will step down as Chief Financial Officer and leave the…
People urged to check life cover linked to workplace pensions for ash shortfall
Millions of workers may have life cover provided through their employer, often as part of a workplace pension or wider employee benefits package. Known as 'death in service' cover, the benefit typically pays a tax-free lump sum if an employee dies…
Aegon reports first half year 2026 results
Please click here to access all 1H2026 results related documents Net result of EUR 608 million, compared with EUR 606 million in the first half of 2025 Operating result of EUR 804 million, up 9% compared with the first half of 2025, reflecting…
Ping An Insurance's first-half profit jumps 36pc on asset management boost
China's Ping An Insurance (2318) reported a better-than-expected 36 percent year-on-year rise in first-half net profit on Thursday, as buoyant capital markets boosted earnings from its asset management business. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
Chinese insurer Ping An's profit rises 36% on policy sales, investments
Ping An Insurance (Group), China's largest insurer by market value, reported a 36 per cent increase in interim profit, driven by stronger policy sales and investment gains, according to a stock exchange filing on Thursday. First-half net profit hit…
RBI allows LIC to increase holding in HDFC Bank from 4.11% to 9.99%
The Reserve Bank of India RBI has accorded its approval to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for acquiring an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in HDFC Bank Ltd., the bank said in a filing with…
South Korean insurance M&A activity heats up
South Korea's insurance mergers and acquisitions market is showing signs of revival as several long-running transactions approach key stages, with Lotte Non-Life Insurance Company Ltd. and Axa General Insurance Company Ltd. among the firms…
She Wrote a Children's Book About Losing Her Husband. Then, She Was Convicted of His Murder.
At 3:21 A.M. on March 4, 2022, Kouri Richins called 911. Her husband of nine years, Eric Richins, wasn't breathing. “He's cold,” Kouri told the dispatcher. “He doesn't have a pulse.” Ten minutes later, paramedics and…
Aktis Oncology (NASDAQ:AKTS) Upgraded to Strong-Buy at BMO Capital Markets
Aktis Oncology (NASDAQ:AKTS - Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets to a 'strong-buy' rating in a research report issued on Tuesday, Marketbeat.com reports. A Fresh IPO That Long-Term Investors Shouldn't Ignore A…
Stock Market Highlights Today, Aug 20: Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as IT and financial stocks drive broad-based gains
Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights - Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets for 20 August 2026 Indian equities snapped their losing streak on Thursday, with the Sensex…
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