Keyword "Insurance industry" - List of latest news (195 results)

08:11 My renewal quote for Co-op home insurance has almost tripled to £1,353

After previously paying £518, quote comes as shock to loyal customer who has made no claims in many years

16/04 Direct Line chasing me over dead uncle’s cancelled car insurance

Bereaved executor questions lack of tact and why insurer was not alerted by closed bank account

14/04 Belgian insurer buys Sheilas’ Wheels owner Esure in £1.3bn deal

Ageas acquisition will unite two ‘complementary’ firms to create UK’s third-biggest home and motor insurer

13/04 China Insurance Company: Net profit in the first quarter is expected to increase by 30% to 50% year-on-year

According to the news from Meike AI, on April 13, China Insurance (601319.SH) announced that it is expected that the net profit attributable to the parent company shareholders will be 11.652 billion yuan to 13.445 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 30% to 50%. The main reason is that the company actively connects with national strategies and economic and social n

11/04 Leading insurance companies practice "AI internal strength"

Leading insurance companies practice "AI internal strength"

10/04 Investing in climate adaptation is not just good for the planet, it’s good business | William Ruto and Patrick Verkooijen

Climate denialism should not blind investors and governments to the very real opportunities to be found in financing solutions

10/04 Widow’s $9k heartbreak after Aussie cruise

A couple who embarked on their first ever cruise — a generous gift from one of their sons to spend four nights at sea between Brisbane and Airlie Beach — has ended in tragedy.

06/04 Insurance funds entering the market, interest rate spread loss risk, artificial intelligence

Insurance funds entering the market, interest rate spread loss risk, artificial intelligence

03/04 Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer

Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure

10/03 Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires

Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them

10/03 ‘Any measures’: Albo’s cyclone warning

Anthony Albanese has put insurers on notice, urging them to “do the right thing” and swiftly process claims following Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s destructive wake or risk government intervention.

09/03 The top insurance companies are busy recruiting springtime, and there is a large demand for composite and AI technology talents

The top insurance companies are busy recruiting springtime, and there is a large demand for composite and AI technology talents

04/03 It ditched its ridiculous name, and Aberdeen’s numbers are starting to look better too | Nils Pratley

Recent cost-cutting measures should be more lasting than Aberdeen’s adventures in removing vowels

22/02 Using an e-scooter can add £1,000 to your car insurance quote

Under-30s risk a huge hike in huge car insurance premiums later in life if handed the IN10 endorsement

11/02 Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin awarding $2.67B in settlement payments. Are you eligible?

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield in 2013, alleging that the company broke antitrust laws by limiting market competition.

11/02 Hawaii Supreme Court rules against insurance companies in wildfire settlement case

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurers could not take part in a $4 billion settlement for victims of the 2023 fires.

10/02 UK insurers paid out record £585m last year as climate breakdown intensifies

Insurers blame ‘significant and consistent bad weather’ after year of 12 named storms

02/02 Investing in the digital world will reach $ 1.5 trillion

TEHRAN- IRNA- Monetary and Financial Activist said that the world is investing in widespread investment in modern technologies and artificial intelligence, said: Artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool in the monetary and financial industry, so that investment in The digital world will reach $ 1.5 trillion.

25/01 The world's oldest billionaire - 103 years old and a net worth of £1.4bn

He was the son of Lebanese immigrants and his father was a coal miner, but that didn't stop George Joseph becoming one of the richest...and oldest men in America

17/01 Healthcare insurance is broken. How do we fix it? | The Excerpt

Across the country, whether it’s about skyrocketing costs or access to care, there seems to be wide agreement that health insurance is broken.

17/01 State Farm offers renewal options for policyholders impacted by LA wildfires

Since the wildfires broke out in early January, State Farm’s claims department has fielded over 7,400 home and auto claims, State Farm said.

15/01 ‘Cost of dying’ in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills

Latest SunLife study shows average total funeral cost at £9,797 with many selling off possessions to help pay

14/01 Private firefighting crews prompt furious public debate amid California wildfires

Private efforts to combat wildfires are not just for the superrich – many work for insurers seeking to minimize the policies they’d have to pay out

13/01 Death toll rises from raging LA wildfires | The Excerpt

Plus: The insurance impact from this week's wildfires. | Recapping the late President Jimmy Carter's funeral and Susan Page discusses his legacy.

10/01 Legal fight over €2.5bn worth of aircraft stuck in Russia plays out in Dublin

World’s largest aircraft lessors and insurance firms battle over compensation for jets stranded after Ukraine invasion

10/01 After the fire, the insurance battles: LA victims’ ordeal may just be beginning

‘Now we have to make sure there’s not a second, financial tragedy that follows the physical catastrophe,’ says consumer advocate

10/01 The insurance industry is unable to accept domestic risks/stop cooperation with Syria

Tehran - IRNA - Regarding the coverage of the risks of this insurance by the domestic insurance industry of the country, he considered it very weak and stated: the domestic insurance industry is not able to accept new reinsurance risks and accepting these new risks is more like a joke.

08/01 Lloyd's of London CEO John Neal to leave in 2025

Lloyd's of London CEO John Neal will leave in 2025 to become insurance broker Aon's global CEO of reinsurance business and global chairman of climate solutions.

08/01 Bank of England plans to let insurers make riskier investments as regulations eased

Central bank has been rowing back on rules introduced after financial crisis, saying some appear to have been ‘overcooked’

27/12 Many believe US healthcare industry was to blame in CEO killing, poll reveals

Americans point to coverage denials and steep profits from insurance industry after Brian Thompson’s killing

27/12 Why did the CEO shooting inflame hatred for the US insurance industry?

A cancer patient was prescribed 35 times of chemotherapy, but the insurance company said 28 times was enough, so the person had to pay 7 times himself.

23/12 Aviva to buy Direct Line in £3.7bn deal, putting 2,300 jobs at risk

Insurance takeover is likely to cast a pall of uncertainty over Christmas for many staff of combined group

21/12 Healthcare CEO killing reveals lack of trust and accountability in US insurance industry: ‘I get it’

Experts say they’re unsurprised by ‘expressions of anger’ at the healthcare system after the death of Brian Thompson

18/12 New details emerge about Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing health insurance CEO

Manhattan prosecutors on Tuesday revealed a new timeline leading up to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4.

17/12 Mangione charged with murder ‘as an act of terrorism’

The man accused of assassinating health insurance CEO Brian Thompson on a street in New York City has now been charged with committing “murder as an act of terrorism”.

13/12 Macca’s worker who reported Luigi Mangione might not get reward, healthcare in spotlight

The New York City Police Department and FBI offered a joint $US60,000 reward during the manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer.

11/12 Police investigate Luigi Mangione's health issues, possible insurance claims: Live updates

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson, will plead not guilty, his lawyer, Thomas Dickey, said.

11/12 “Free Luigi”: Alleged shooter merch floods online shops

Merchandise glorifying the gunman accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have flooded online stores, with so-called ‘fans’ of the alleged murderer rushing to support him.

09/12 Man detained over CEO shooting 'had manifesto slamming health care firms'

A man is being questioned in Pennsylvania in connection with the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

08/12 New pics of grinning CEO ‘assassin’

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has released new photos of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer.

06/12 Aviva agrees £3.6bn deal to buy Direct Line; new bid to buy Thames Water – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 insurer agrees takeover of smaller rival

06/12 Direct Line accepts £3.6bn takeover after rival insurer Aviva raises bid

Preliminary agreement reached after third offer, which values Direct Line at 275p a share

06/12 Anthem BCBS drops controversial new plan to cap anesthesia coverage after backlash

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced it will walk back plans to cap coverage of anesthesia care after widespread backlash.

06/12 Three chilling words written on CEO bullets

The at-large suspect who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in New York left a message on the bullets he used to kill the executive, according to police sources.

05/12 Biden-era retirement rule may be in jeopardy after Trump takes office

During his first term, President-elect Donald Trump declined to defend a similar Obama-era Labor Department fiduciary rule in court.

04/12 Who was Brian Thompson, slain CEO of UnitedHealthcare?

The 50-year-old had climbed up the ranks of the health insurance giant over 20 years and lived in Minnesota

03/12 3.2% penetration rate of insurance in the country/ we can help the government in treatment and investment

Tehran - IRNA - The head of Central Insurance stated that the actual penetration rate of insurance in the country is 3.2% and said: "Insurance industry can be helped by the government in treatment and investment."

01/12 Boss of takeover target Direct Line wants time to turn around insurer

New management at struggling firm, which rejected £3.3bn bid from Aviva, ‘making excellent progress’, says CEO

01/12 Under the "AI+" wave, how does the insurance industry use data governance to "break the situation"?

Under the "AI+" wave, how does the insurance industry use data governance to "break the situation"?

29/11 Firms in shadow banking sector risk triggering £17bn asset sell-off, says Bank of England

Bank’s first stress test into industry assesses how it would react in short and sharp shock affecting markets

28/11 The market is not sentimental. Direct Line’s days of independence look numbered | Nils Pratley

Aviva offer looks to be opening shot in a negotiation – and Direct Line knows there will be a price at which it has to roll over

28/11 Shares in Direct Line surge after insurer rejects £3.3bn bid from Aviva

Insurer says 250p per share offer was ‘highly opportunistic’ and undervalues the company

27/11 Direct Line rejects Aviva takeover offer of £3.3bn

Insurer rebuffs move as ‘highly opportunistic’ and follows dismissal of offer from Belgian firm Ageas in February

26/11 Axa threatened to cancel cover for Briton with brain injuries in US, says daughter

Company said Jane Rubens, in a coma after being hit by vehicle on holiday, must be repatriated this week, against advice of neurologists

22/11 Announced by the State Administration of Financial Supervision! Latest regulatory indicator data →

Announced by the State Administration of Financial Supervision! Latest regulatory indicator data →

14/11 4 arrested in California car insurance scam: 'Clearly a human in a bear suit'

The suspects provided video footage to the insurance company, which showed \

11/11 Direct Line to axe about 550 jobs as part of £50m cost-cutting drive

Company to shed about 6% of its workforce of 9,000 as it loses car insurance customers

25/10 Private healthcare boom fuelled by NHS waiting lists

UK market rose to all-time high of £12.4bn last year, with NHS paying for nearly £3.5bn of procedures to ease backlog

24/10 Minsheng Life Insurance’s equity seeks buyer for second time this year

Minsheng Life Insurance’s equity seeks buyer for second time this year

22/10 China Life Li Mingguang: my country's personal insurance industry is still in a period of important development strategic opportunities. Another spring for the insurance industry has quietly arrived.

China Life Li Mingguang: my country's personal insurance industry is still in a period of important development strategic opportunities. Another spring for the insurance industry has quietly arrived.

17/10 ‘It’s shameful and I won’t pay it’: flood-hit Italians rage against insurance call

The destruction in northern Italy has ignited debate in a country where just 6% of homes are insured against natural disaster

12/10 Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’

Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered

11/10 Weatherwatch: a year after Suffolk floods, underinsured homeowners struggle to rebuild

Many older houses were not insured for total rebuilding costs – so read the policy carefully before you sign

24/09 How does the life insurance industry ride through the cycle? Cui Wei of Sino-British Life Insurance: Based on customer needs, return to the origin of insurance, and reconstruct the underlying logic of high-quality development of the industry

How does the life insurance industry ride through the cycle? Cui Wei of Sino-British Life Insurance: Based on customer needs, return to the origin of insurance, and reconstruct the underlying logic of high-quality development of the industry

12/09 The new “Ten National Regulations” for the insurance industry have been introduced, and many “first mentions” have been made to establish a comprehensive insurance concept.

The new “Ten National Regulations” for the insurance industry have been introduced, and many “first mentions” have been made to establish a comprehensive insurance concept.

11/09 Car thefts in Germany: Which brand is stolen the most?

Last year, criminals stole 14,585 comprehensively insured cars nationwide.

28/08 City watchdog raises concerns over £4bn life insurance market

FCA to launch market study into pure protection products to discover if they ‘provide fair value’ to consumers

22/08 Insurance premiums for millions of drivers are changing

The insurance industry has published new regional classes for car insurance. The amount of contributions could soon change for around 9.4 million holders: for around half of the insured, the premiums could increase, for the other half they could possibly decrease.

20/08 BYD competes in the auto insurance industry and delivers its first results

BYD competes in the auto insurance industry and delivers its first results

14/08 Car insurance error took cost to more than £2,000

General Accident recorded two accidents against his name instead of one, so his policy soared

13/08 The financial regulatory system continues to improve, and the advantages of the “four-level vertical pipeline” are expected to be implemented more quickly and take effect.

The financial regulatory system continues to improve, and the advantages of the “four-level vertical pipeline” are expected to be implemented more quickly and take effect.

12/08 Climate crisis helped drive payouts to seven-year high, say insurers

Weather-related claims hit £144m in second quarter of 2024 and total payouts rose by 5% to £1.4bn

09/08 If Debby damages your basement, here’s what’s not covered by flood insurance

Debby, now a post-tropical storm, is expected to soak more of the U.S. this weekend. Flood insurance likely won't cover things kept in your basement.

08/08 Customers pay a lot more - the downside of Allianz's great success

Allianz's figures clearly exceed expectations. The insurer can compensate for the significantly increased damage amounts due to the recent floods - but customers will also clearly feel this in their premiums.

04/08 L&G warns housebuilding drive needs decade to tackle housing crisis at current pace

Group taps Greater Manchester Pension Fund to boost coffers but warns push for affordable homes must move faster

02/08 Insurance boss issues warning over using pensions to drive UK growth

Government must defuse ‘ticking timebomb’ of people not saving enough for retirement, says Royal London CEO

27/07 Huge wildfire started by a man rips through California

The flames, advancing up to eight square miles an hour, have so far destroyed 130 structures, and thousands more buildings are at risk

27/07 Insurance: UK watchdog urged to clamp down on ‘abysmal’ claims handling

Stories from ‘ripped off’ customers lead Which? to call for ‘meaningful action’ against firms that fall short

25/07 Insurance cheat who said fall into tree gave him tinnitus claimed £250k

Civil engineer Alan Bills was found to have fabricated a wild story involving a branch piercing his ear

24/07 CrowdStrike losses may be biggest test yet of cybersecurity insurance risk warning from Warren Buffett

Insurers know the unique challenges that cybersecurity poses for them, so the companies try to spread losses smartly by diversifying what is covered.

30/06 Labour needs billions to fund its plans – and I know where it can be found | Will Hutton

By harnessing the power of pension funds, it truly can become the party of growth

25/06 Fewer Americans are buying life insurance. Here's when you might need it

Fewer Americans have bought life insurance in recent decades. That may put some households at financial risk.

09/06 Vehicle damage claims in Wales fall 20% since speed limit cut to 20mph, says insurer

Campaigners say lower speeds reduce casualties but scheme has since been amended to give people more choice to rescind limits

31/05 Warren Buffett is worried about potential for 'huge losses' in booming, but still tiny insurance market

Warren Buffett recently warned that cybersecurity insurance risks are getting overlooked as agents rush to sign up clients and 'huge losses' could be ahead.

24/05 ‘Kitty cat’ storms hitting US heartland are growing threat to home insurance

Smaller secondary systems that create hailstorms and tornadoes pack a punch that is causing billions of dollars in damages

22/05 UK drivers warned to watch out for ‘crash for cash’ fraud claims

Insurer Allianz says scam by criminals on motorbikes and scooters increased by 6,000% last year

17/05 Insurer warns owners of ‘Saltburn effect’ from using stately homes for filming

Owners of historic buildings used in likes of Bridgerton warned of potential damage to possessions and reputations

11/05 ‘It felt like a massive scam’: the minor prangs to cars that lead to huge charges

Readers tell us insurance premiums soared and vehicles were written off after the cost of claims soared

02/05 Fraudsters editing vehicle photos to add fake damage in UK insurance scam

Insurers report rise in cases of images being manipulated with ‘shallowfake’ technology

29/04 Average cost of UK car insurance rises by one-third in a year, analysis finds

ABI reports annual jump of £157 in first quarter of 2024 but says 1% increase on previous quarter indicates rises are easing

25/04 Caring for the elderly? Not with Saga’s 220% price hike

Nothing had changed for contents insurance on my London flat but it raised the renewal from £78 to £251

25/04 Car insurance firms agree to crack down on ‘poverty premium’

UK insurers say they will aim to stop monthly payments falling hardest on those who can least afford it

15/04 UK weather-related insurance claims reach record £573m

Flood and frozen pipe damage caused by series of storms, says Association of British Insurers

13/04 ‘Completely destroyed’: how a Halfords service left a car owner £2,000 out of pocket

A man was left in despair when his beloved Alfa Romeo was wrecked on a test drive by a staff member

10/04 Fraudster claiming £500,000 for injury caught out after appearing on Jeremy Kyle

Patricia Rogers said back condition from traffic accident left her unable to move without a stick but was seen walking unaided on ITV show

08/04 Mocking the Abrdn name is ‘corporate bullying’, says chief investment officer

Peter Branner accuses press of making ‘childish jokes’ about rebrand, which would not be acceptable if firm was a person

08/04 Insurers accused of using ‘excessive excesses’ to disguise car cover costs

As premiums rocket, and motorists look for a better quote, the headline price can be deceptive. And, the bill for a claim, can also be unaffordable

07/04 Secret home insurance commissions raking in millions for landlords in England and Wales

Insurers have banked huge hidden payments for buildings cover over many years, experts say

28/03 Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to record insurance loss, says Lloyd’s boss

Bruce Carnegie-Brown says disaster could cost billions and result in largest single marine insurance loss ever

27/03 Householder faces £400,000 bill from ancient castle wall collapse

Adam Giagnotti claims insurers and council refuse to pay after heavy rain caused damage outside his home in Worcester

27/03 My car was a write-off – and so was Churchill’s paltry offer

I have been battling for a like-for-like replacement rare Suzuki, but the insurer will not pay the right price

23/03 Why auto insurance rates are skyrocketing in the U.S.

The average annual premium for full coverage auto insurance in the U.S. rose 26% from 2023 to 2024, according to Bankrate.

19/03 The penetration rate of new energy vehicles is expected to exceed 50% in the next three months. How will the auto insurance industry chain be reshaped?

The penetration rate of new energy vehicles is expected to exceed 50% in the next three months. How will the auto insurance industry chain be reshaped?

17/03 ‘Widows’ is triggering says bank that owns Scottish Widows

Lloyds says ‘unnecessarily vivid’ term should not be used and warns against referring to ‘guinea pigs’ to be ‘inclusive of vegans’

16/03 Weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved for heart health — but that won't mean broad insurance coverage just yet

Some health plans and employers are still reluctant to cover Wegovy due to its hefty price tag, which they say could significantly strain their budgets.

11/03 The Guardian view on the privatisation of health: outsourcing will not save the NHS | Editorial

Editorial: Buying care from the private sector brings short-term relief, but it won’t solve the problem of underfunding

07/03 Aviva’s profits rise as demand for UK private health insurance booms

Fears over NHS waiting lists contribute to 41% increase in sales of policies, contributing to £1.5bn operating profit

01/03 ‘Stop insuring fossil fuel’: activists target London insurers in week of action

Marches, protests and sabotage attacks as City at forefront of global campaign against industry

28/02 Direct Line rejects £3.1bn takeover offer from Belgian rival

British insurer says offer last month from Ageas was ‘highly opportunistic’, after shares surge on talk of bid

27/02 Insurers warn: 35,000 addresses in Saxony are at risk of flooding

Dresden - Around 35,000 addresses in Saxony are at risk of flooding - making it the federal state with the highest disaster potential

20/02 A flood insurance quirk makes basements a bad place to keep your stuff

Flood insurance policies generally exclude personal property in basements. Odds are low that furniture, electronics and other items would be covered.

09/02 From now on only drive blue: This will change for moped and scooter drivers from March

Mopeds, mopeds and also electric e-scooters or fast S-Pedelecs need a new insurance number - because the old one will soon expire.

05/02 As car insurance costs surge, here's why your credit score may be partly to blame

The cost of car insurance has surged 26% in the past year, according to Bankrate. Certain factors such as your credit score can prompt higher costs.

05/02 Insurers such as State Farm and Allstate are leaving fire- and flood-prone areas. Home values could take a hit

Insurance companies are reducing coverage in climate-dangerous markets, leaving many homeowners without affordable property insurance options.

02/02 Warning over treatment of flood victims

Australia’s corporate watchdog has issued a stern warning to the nation’s $86bn insurance industry over its “disappointing” failures to assist flood victims.

31/01 Insurers put on notice over flood response

Australians who suffered through devastating flooding events in 2022 were let down by the insurance industry, and mistakes should not be repeated, consumer advocacy groups say.

27/01 ‘They quoted £7,000-£8,000’: young drivers face huge car insurance rises

Motorists between ages of 17 and 20 are being quoted thousands but there are ways to cut costs

26/01 Car insurance: drivers paying monthly ‘face interest charges of more than 30%’

‘Poverty premium’ penalises drivers who cannot pay one-off lump sum, say campaigners

26/01 At the end of last year, the assets of banking financial institutions increased by 9.9% year-on-year.

At the end of last year, the assets of banking financial institutions increased by 9.9% year-on-year.

19/01 Compensating for weaknesses and improving quality, the insurance industry can better play its role as shock absorber and stabilizer

Compensating for weaknesses and improving quality, the insurance industry can better play its role as shock absorber and stabilizer

13/01 A Georgia family was about to lose insurance for teen's cancer battle. Then they got help.

Fifteen-year-old Lexy McRae came within an hour of losing her health insurance when Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stepped in after learning about her family's predicament.

10/01 Couple remortgage house for ‘crazy’ $1m idea

When Andrew and Kate Gordon embarked on a new wellness routine it sparked the inspiration for a million-dollar business idea.

03/01 Insurer forced to pay thousands of pounds to small firms hit by Covid payout delays

Compensation from QBE is said to be key step towards many more businesses getting payments

29/12 Aviva boss Amanda Blanc and retail guru Mary Portas among business figures in new year honours list

Insurance CEO cited for services to gender equality, while Stephen Hester and Gerald Ronson are also honoured

27/12 UK students launch Barclays ‘career boycott’ over bank’s climate policies

Campaign at leading universities such as Oxbridge and UCL warns lender it will miss out on top talent if it finances fossil fuels

21/12 Ikea warns Red Sea attacks could disrupt supplies and deliveries

Firm says it is weighing up options to secure product availability amid Yemeni rebel attacks on shipping

16/12 “You have a responsibility’: how Aviva’s Amanda Blanc has promoted gender equality in UK business

From BP to the CBI, the insurance boss has influenced some of the biggest changes in corporate Britain this year

13/12 Aviva has acted to sack male employees for inappropriate behaviour, says boss

Amanda Blanc also tells sexism in the City inquiry of ‘appalling’ accounts of harassment of women across financial services sector

11/12 Home insurance: how to get the best and cheapest UK policy

From putting a value on the building to listing everything it contains, here’s how you can save

06/12 Drug coupons under attack? New court ruling highlights patient money-saving measure

Court rejects a health insurance tool to limit the use of prescription drug coupons. It creates uncertainty for cancer and arthritis sufferers.

06/12 Big bank executives will assure lawmakers that the industry's crisis is over, KBW CEO Thomas Michaud predicts

Thomas Michaud, CEO of Stifel company KBW, believes the industry's deposits and earnings are stable. But he thinks deposit insurance reform is still needed.

03/12 Advent, Advent: Tips to prevent your home from burning down

Advent is accompanied by candlelight. But candles and dry pine branches are not a good combination. Tips for safe decoration.

02/12 UK insurance: ‘My parents paid thousands to protect obsolete products’

One family paid for 20 years to insure a Sky TV box that was phased out in 2016 because of auto-renew

27/11 ‘It’s insane’: motorists are driven to extremes by soaring insurance costs

For some it means changing their car, for others agreeing to a tracking device, or simply deciding to give up the vehicle

23/11 ‘Perfect storm’ to hit millions of Aussies

Homeowners are crossing their fingers as the cost of living crisis has more Aussies cutting insurance from their budgets.

18/11 Hammocks, dawn raids and court dates: the fight to save a London tree

Protesters trying to save a tree in Stroud Green that the council wants to axe say it’s a battle that should concern us all

16/11 Labour council was warned about unsafe balconies a year before collapse

Homeowners say their repeated complaints about safety defects were ignored

12/11 Private UK health data donated for medical research shared with insurance companies

Observer investigation reveals UK Biobank opened its biomedical database to insurance firms despite pledge it would not do so

10/11 Regulations on the functional configuration, internal structure and staffing of the State Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau are released

Regulations on the functional configuration, internal structure and staffing of the State Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau are released

09/11 Lloyd’s of London insurers dominate underwriting of fossil fuel projects, study shows

Annual ‘scorecard’ of major firms insuring oil, gas and coal projects puts household names Allianz, Axa, AIG and Aegis in Top 10

08/11 Lloyd’s of London slavery review fails to settle heated question of reparations

Insurance market’s honesty is welcome, as is £12m programme to increase ethnic diversity in workplace, but more must be done

08/11 Lloyd’s of London accused of ‘reparations washing’ over response to slave trade review

World’s biggest insurance market played ‘significant role’ in transatlantic trade, research finds

31/10 Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk fees’ in retirement plans

The U.S. Department of Labor will propose rules Tuesday to rein in financial conflicts of interest in 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts.

26/10 Here are 4 ways health savings accounts can be used to pay insurance premiums

In rare cases, consumers can use their health savings accounts, or HSAs, to pay insurance premiums while preserving the account's tax benefits.

25/10 Climate crisis threatens ‘tipping point’ of uninsurable homes, says UN

Analysis also warns of further tipping points on horizon such as drying up of groundwater vital for food supplies

12/10 Fraudster who claimed he couldn’t work after being hit by car caught doing martial arts

Robert Wood, 42, initially claimed that footage of him performing high kicks and punches was of his twin brother

06/10 Aviva no longer needs a rescue | Nils Pratley

The insurer is viewed as a takeover candidate after Amanda Blanc slimmed it down, but its leadership should not be distracted

06/10 Aviva shares leap nearly 10% on takeover speculation

Rumours of potential swoop by international rivals help shares in UK biggest insurer soar

04/10 Insurers are seeking a way to make money from your climate change travel anxiety

The insurance industry is planning for natural disaster and extreme weather like no other industry, with big implications for not just your home but travel.

30/09 ‘The quotes were £5,000 or more’: electric vehicle owners face soaring insurance costs

Drivers who ditched petrol and diesel to help save the planet face huge price rises in premiums

28/09 Big European insurers ‘underwrite 30% of US coal despite net zero pledges’

Lloyd’s of London, Zurich and Swiss Re among top 10 insurers of largest US coalmines, study finds

25/09 Florida's coastal homes may lose value as climate-fueled storms intensify insurance risk

Some coastal Florida homes have already lost up to 19% of their value after wet, heavy storms like Ian have increased insurance risk, nonprofit data shows.

25/09 How to get the best life insurance cover

It’s not for everyone, so check if you need it, then find the right policy

16/09 Free food and threats to bonuses: UK finance and tech firms fight working from home

Banks and insurers join Google, Amazon and Meta in encouraging staff to spend most of week in office

15/09 Extreme ‘hazard’ coming for Australia

It doesn’t rain. It pours. That’s no longer just an expression of frustration. It’s a truism. And the 20,000 people dead or missing in Libya is a warning of what could happen in our own backyards.

14/09 House party idea makes friends millions

It’s the million dollar idea formed over a glass of wine at a house party.

07/09 Workers should be in office at least three days a week, says Lloyd’s of London boss

Chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown also says clients are not properly served if workers avoid Mondays and Fridays

04/09 Direct Line told to pay menopausal insurance worker £65,000 in disability case

Maxine Lynskey successfully sued the company for ‘unfavourable treatment’ after resigning from her job

01/09 Direct Line to pay £30m to overcharged car and home insurance customers

Company breached rules that state existing policyholders should not be charged more than new ones

30/08 How climate risk and more frequent disasters are changing the way we buy home insurance

From hurricanes to wildfires and flooding, more homes are at risk from climate change, and home insurers and policyholders face a fast-changing market.

28/08 Feeling the heat: how extreme weather is pushing up UK home insurance costs

Subsidence claims rise as climate crisis causes heatwaves, storms and flooding

28/08 How can our car insurance renewal go up by a shocking 180%?

We do very few miles and have four years’ no-claims discount

25/08 Female City worker wins £1.2m over boss’s breast joke

Swiss Re underwriter subjected to sexual comments and verbal abuse from early in her career

16/08 Admiral profit up 4% despite insuring 380,000 fewer vehicles

Insurer says it had to raise premiums, up 20% in first half of year, in response to high inflation and rising costs

16/08 ‘Big opportunities’ in expanding private health cover amid NHS strain, says Aviva boss

Insurer attracted 170,000 new health insurance customers in past year as NHS waiting lists reach record highs

14/08 Aussie ‘fat-cats’ hide $160 billion secret

Everyday Aussies are struggling as big corporates claim to be facing higher costs, yet still manage to post massive profits. Welcome to greedflation.

09/08 Insurers face long road, high cost to cover obesity drugs after promising Wegovy heart health data

There is likely a long way to go before the U.S. sees increased insurance coverage of obesity drugs, but Novo Nordisk's new data is a meaningful start.

07/08 NHS crisis presents business opportunities, says boss of insurer Axa

Thomas Buberl says firm is responding by investing in UK market as use of private healthcare soars

07/08 I can’t get Allianz to refund travel insurance though my partner has died

I had to cancel a trip when my girlfriend died from cancer. Now I’m struggling to get my money back

06/08 Many of world’s largest hedge funds face UK stress test

Participants also including banks and pension funds will have to reveal how activities could harm financial system

24/07 Car parts shortage leaves drivers in limbo as makers ‘put sales first’

Motorists are waiting months for repairs, or having cars written off, because replacement parts apparently cannot be found. But are they just being fobbed off?

22/07 UK car insurance: insider tips on how to save money

From the best time to renew and using comparison sites to choosing a black box policy

22/07 UK drivers shocked as car insurance costs soar by up to 90%

The price of petrol and diesel may have dropped but households are being hit by another rising cost

04/07 Fireworks cause $59 million of property damage a year. Your insurance policy may cover it

Homeowners and renters insurance generally cover fireworks-related claims for property damage or injury. But there are exceptions.

01/07 Direct Line ordered to review five years of car claims after underpayments

Insurer told to reassess vehicle write-offs to identify any unfair settlements

26/06 We’re at a loss, as ManyPets doubles the cost of our dog’s lifetime cover

At first the annual increases were manageable, but now the bill tops £2,692

08/06 World Oceans Day: the top Seascape stories of the past year

The most fascinating, troubling and heartening tales we have covered over the last 12 months

31/05 If being unable to insure your home isn’t a wake-up call about climate crisis, I don’t know what is | Arwa Mahdawi

The rising incidence of wildfires means many Californians can no longer insure their property. It’s a sign of what’s ahead for the whole housing market, writes Arwa Mahdawi

27/05 Insurance giant halts sale of new home policies in California due to wildfires

State Farm also cites inflation of construction costs in statement which comes after increasing wildfires in state

24/05 UK students pledge ‘career boycott’ of insurers over fossil fuels

Hundreds of students and graduates vow not to work for ‘climate wreckers that insure those responsible for the climate crisis’

17/05 Small firms could be entitled to thousands from insurers after Covid payment ruling

In test case, UK financial ombudsman rules dental practice should be paid interest over delayed claim

15/05 Isle of Man to grow cannabis business to diversify economy

British crown dependency hopes to license as many as 10 medicinal cannabis firms by end of 2025

04/05 Legal & General halts new production at modular homes factory near Leeds

Group tells staff it will let most of them go, as it considers options for loss-making factory

03/05 DeSantis accused of favoring insurance-industry donors at residents’ expense

Florida governor has ‘lavished the industry with favors and benefits while everyday Floridians suffer’, key report says

20/04 Clerical Medical is consistently and dependably … dire

Online reviews highlight indefinite waiting times for calls to be answered and policies paid

19/04 Aviva chair warns shareholders against repeat of sexism at AGM

George Culmer says ‘unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated’ after last year’s comments about CEO Amanda Blanc

16/04 Lloyd’s of London offers to insure NHS for unexpected costs such as pandemic

Insurance market willing to give government world-first deal and bespoke flood and drought cover

03/04 The AA lost my mum £80,000 on the sale price of her home

It admits it made an error but we lost our buyer and had to go to auction

30/03 LV= awards former boss £318,000 bonus despite widening losses

Mark Hartigan’s exit followed anger over attempt to arrange insurer’s sale to US private equity firm Bain Capital

23/03 Lloyd’s of London swings to loss after £21bn Ukraine and Hurricane Ian claims

World’s biggest insurance market reports pretax deficit of £800m for 2022 after profit of £2.3bn in 2021

20/03 Opinion | Insurance Companies Are Quietly Fleeing California

Voters and lawmakers imposed price controls that leave residents more vulnerable to disasters.

14/03 I have got into debt and can’t pay bills due to Royal London delays

The insurer told me it would take up to six weeks to get an annuity, but it’s been 13 and counting

07/03 BoE powers to oversee insurers ‘may not offset risks posed by looser regulation’

Solvency II reforms governing sector may prove inadequate, warns Sam Woods, head of the Bank’s regulatory arm

14/02 London ship insurers accused of enabling fishing vessels to ‘go dark’

Complaint says switching off tracking devices should raise ‘red flags’ with insurers, as it could be covering illegal fishing activity and puts crew’s lives at risk

30/01 Legal & General chief executive Nigel Wilson to retire

Asset manager and insurance group’s shares fall after news, making it the worst performer on the FTSE 100