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Investors bet $10M that Laka's 'collective insurance' can fix bike coverage
London-based insurtech startup Laka has raised $10.4mn in Series B funding as it eyes profitability at the end of next year. Laka offers…
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Richard Li’s China insurance expansion talks stall amid backlash to father’s port sale plan
The discussions were suspended shortly after the port sale was announced in early March Billionaire Richard Li’s efforts to expand his…
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Supreme Court upholds HHS task force that sets insurance coverage standards, including HIV meds
The Supreme Court upheld the structure of a task force within the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for deciding what…
Business
Income Insurance to explore other share liquidity options after scuppered Allianz deal: departing chairman Ronald Ong
Income Insurance is “keeping its options open” over various share liquidity options, which could include a share-buyback programme, said…
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Why Is Congress Abandoning One of the Best Health Insurance Reforms in a Generation?
The Senate has dropped the House’s expansion of health savings accounts (HSAs) from its version of the Republicans’ tax bill. This is a…
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Air India crash risks fuelling up to 30% jump in insurance premiums
The airline’s fleet is insured for about US$20 billion in total, with an annual premium near US$30 million, according to data from…
Business
Aflac hacked: Social Security numbers, claims, and health data at risk in insurance firm cyberattack
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) was the most recent target of a “sophisticated cybercrime group” that has led a campaign against a number…
Business
Jetstar Asia shutdown: Income Insurance extends ‘goodwill’ coverage outside of ticket expenses
Income Insurance said on Thursday (Jun 12) that it will offer coverage to eligible customers affected by Jetstar Asia’s upcoming shutdown,…
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Income Insurance chairman Ronald Ong to retire from role after seven years at helm
Income Insurance chairman Ronald Ong, 69, will retire from his role after seven years at the helm, the company announced on Monday (Jun…
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Ping An Insurance raises US$1.5 billion from convertible bonds
Ping An Insurance (Group) of China has sold HK$11.8 billion (S$1.9 billion) in bonds that can be converted into shares listed in Hong…
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Trump Is Going to Raise Your Insurance Premiums
In April 2023, a report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology warned that “when it comes to assessing the…
Business
Risks create opportunities in the insurance sector
At the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), we enable high level women to mentor each other to enable each leader to achieve personal and…
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Government defends National Insurance exemption in UK-India deal
Karen Hoggan Business reporter, BBC News The UK government has hit back against claims by opposition parties that the newly-agreed trade…
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Insurance Trends That Could Save You Money
Staying updated on the latest insurance trends can help you save money on your policies. From innovative coverage options to digital…
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U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans
The Justice Department on Thursday accused three of the nation’s largest health insurers of paying hundreds of millions of dollars in…
Business
‘Fallacy’ to say OCBC does not know insurance business: board chairman
It will be a fallacy to say that OCBC does not know the insurance business, given that its insurance arm, Great Eastern Holdings (GEH),…
Business
Insurance Claims: The New AI Reality
The world of insurance claims is changing fast, and a big part of that change is artificial intelligence (AI). While some worry that AI…
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Florence Pugh Says Marvel Didn’t Want Her to Jump Off the World’s Second Tallest Building Due to ‘Thunderbolts’ Insurance Risk; She Emailed Kevin Feige: ‘It’ll Do Wonders for the Press Tour’
Florence Pugh recently told Fandango that she incessantly emailed Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige about not using a stunt double for…
Culture
Prime Video’s Korean Rom-Com ‘The Divorce Insurance’ Stars Make the Case for Life After Heartbreak: ‘Choices That We Make to Become Happier’
Prime Video is diving into uncharted waters with its new Korean rom-com series “The Divorce Insurance,” which introduces the provocative…
Business
Business Insurance: Are You Over-Paying?
Running a business comes with many costs, and one of the biggest is often business insurance. Many small business owners find themselves…
Business
Average growth of 8% a year in last decade by Singapore’s general insurance sector
The Republic’s general insurance sector has grown at an average annual rate of around 8 per cent in the last decade, reflecting its…
Business
Temasek-backed insurance services firm Specialist Risk Group sets up Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore
London-headquartered Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the formal launch of its Asia-Pacific operations on Tuesday (Mar 25),…
Business
This $10 Apple Watch Screen Protector Is Like ‘Cheap Insurance’ for Your Device
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Thomson Medical, Prudential, Trendlines, Ping An Insurance, Abundance International
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Thursday (Mar 20). Sembcorp Industries: Units of…