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Climate Tech Startup Aims to Narrow Insurance Protection Gap for Flood Risks

New You can now listen to Insurance Journal articles! Flooding is the most common weather hazard globally and 83% of the damage it causes isn’t covered by insurance. A startup technology company on Thursday launched a new global flood-risk data service …

A record number of Americans have health insurance, but churn is likely on the way

Comment on this story Comment Happy Thursday, where today the nation’s top federal official overseeing Medicare becomes eligible for the program. Xavier Becerra, the Health and Human Services secretary, is turning 65.  Today’s edition: All the details on …

Image of notorious GP serial killer used in 'absolutely disgusting' insurance advert

A life insurance firm with a reputation for running provocative headlines has used an image of a notorious GP serial killer to push its services, sparking outrage among the families of his victims. DeadHappy, a Leicester–based firm, ran an image of Harold …

Relative of Harold Shipman victim hits out at life insurance advert

Companies Fight Back Against Premium Increases for Crucial Insurance

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USAA life insurance review: term, whole life, and rates

Insider's experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. …

Few Florida Insurers Compel Arbitration, but Attorneys Say that Will Change

After American Integrity Insurance Co. filed for a binding arbitration endorsement on homeowner policies one year ago, many in the industry expected a wave of other insurers to follow suit as claims litigation costs continued to rise in Florida. So far, …

EY’s 2023 Global Insurance Outlook Report

EY’s 2023 Global Insurance Outlook explores the impact of “macroeconomic, geopolitical and pandemic-driven upheavals” on the global insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “The report finds that amid this turbulence, more people want more protection for …

Health insurer Elevance's strategy is coming into focus as it goes head-to-head with giants UnitedHealth and CVS

Elevance (formerly Anthem) said on Monday it wants to buy Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. It would allow Elevance to push more members to its non-insurance units, like its pharmacy business. Keeping members in house allows insurers to sidestep …

Insurance crisis spreads to Florida, southern states

FOX Business’ Ashley Webster reports on the rising costs of home insurance for residents in southern states like Florida and Louisiana due to devastating storms. When Hurricane Ian roared into Southwest Florida last September, the state’s insurance …

'Work to do' to decarbonise Poseidon marine insurers' portfolios

“We know there is room for improvement, both in our climate alignment score and in the data collection process itself, but that is why we wanted to be part of the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. This is a journey we are on to learn and improve, …

Senate Passes Gianaris’ Bill Prohibiting Insurers from Using Gender to Determine Risk

ALBANY – New York State Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris on January 26 announced that the Senate passed his legislation (S.450) outlawing gender discrimination in disability insurance policies. Currently, gender is a determinative factor in insurance …

Green Delta Insurance, Navana inks MoU

Green Delta Insurance and Navana Limited have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) enabling latter's customers to avail the insurer's exclusive offer benefits. Syed Moinuddin Ahmed, additional managing director of the insurer, and …

Tesla, insurers take different paths to deal with expensive repairs

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Technology PMN Business Author of the article: Published Jan 26, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content Tesla Inc’s electric vehicles are expensive to repair – so much so that the automaker and insurers are …

Prudential life insurance reviews: standard, term life, and rates

Insider's experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. …

Alberta freezing insurance rate increases through end of year

Article content Alberta is pausing increases on insurance rates for private passenger vehicles through the end of the year, the provincial government announced early Thursday. Article content No new rate increases will be approved for the remainder of 2023 …

Aspen partners with climate insurer

Created: Jan 26, 2023 02:37 PM Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics San Francisco-headquartered kWh Analytics, the climate insurance company, has partnered with Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance to launch a property insurance programme for renewable energy …

Alberta will not approve rate hikes for personal car insurance in 2023

The Alberta government says it is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through the end of 2023 after hearing concerns from drivers about affordability. “We share Albertans’ concerns about the rising cost of living during the current …

Aviva sees growth potential in UK motor insurance but Barclays...

Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) shares offer 28% upside from current levels, Barclays analysts said, after attending a management presentation that flagged growth potential in UK motor insurance and kept guidance for wholesome dividends and other shareholder returns. …

HealthPartners Appoints New CEO

Kimberley Hanson to join HealthPartners on February 1, 2023 OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andrew Treusch, Interim Board Chair of HealthPartners, announced today the appointment of Kimberley Hanson as Chief …

Liberty HealthShare to Host Webinar on Staying Well and Saving on Healthcare

CANTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liberty HealthShare, one of the country’s leading Christian healthsharing ministries, today announced it will host a life-changing webinar with “how to” information about saving …

Rice Village Emergency Room Offers Free Phone Healthcare Advice from a Board Certified Physician (281) 661-A DOC [2362]

Rice Village Emergency Room Serving West U. Implements a Dedicated Phone-In Doctor Line (281) 661-A DOC [2362] Helps Families Answer Pressing Medical Questions HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA, January 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rice Emergency room is …

Estateably Partners With Metcredit to Launch Canada’s Most Cost-Effective Online Notice-to-Creditors Solution

Estateably’s partnership with MetCredit ensures that the online estate notices are compliant with provincial legal precedents MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, January 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Estateably, Canada's leading probate and estate …

CoachCare Acquires NVOLVE

Digital health companies join forces to add remote monitoring of pain, spine, orthopedic patients. AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA, January 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CoachCare, a leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual health company, has …

Enact Releases 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Roadmap

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) (Enact or Company) today announced that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Roadmap (Roadmap). The Roadmap, a significant step forward in …

SiriusPoint Announces Date for Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Release

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SiriusPoint Ltd. (NYSE: SPNT) (“SiriusPoint” or the “Company”) today announced that it is planning to release its fourth quarter 2022 financial results after the market close on Thursday, February 23, …

United Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2022 Fourth Quarter Earnings Call

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2022 fourth quarter earnings results will be released after …

Thierry Léger is appointed Chief Executive Officer of SCOR

Press Release January 26, 2023 - N° 01 Thierry Léger is appointed Chief Executive Officer of SCOR The Board of Directors, acting on the proposal of the Nomination Committee, has unanimously decided to appoint Thierry Léger Chief Executive Officer of SCOR. …

Thierry Léger est nommé directeur général de SCOR

Communiqué de presse 26 janvier 2023 - N° 01 Thierry Léger est nommé directeur général de SCOR Le conseil d’administration, sur proposition du comité des nominations, a décidé à l’unanimité de nommer Monsieur Thierry Léger directeur général de SCOR. …

Vencora Expands Banking Portfolio with Acquisition of Quarzo Tecnología

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vencora today announced the completion of the acquisition of Quarzo Tecnología (“Quarzo”), which becomes the fifteenth brand under Vencora’s growing financial services portfolio. Founded in 1995, Quarzo is a …

Home Safe Claims Wants Floridians To Get Ahead Of The 2023 Hurricane Season.

Strategies For Preparing A Home or Business Before The Hurricane Insurance Claim Season. FLORIDA, USA, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Home Safe Claims a Florida Public Adjuster is helping residents prepare for the upcoming 2023 hurricane …

Hive Pro recognized as a Leading Provider of Fraud and Breach Prevention Solutions in 2022

MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enterprise Security Magazine has named Hive Pro as one of its Top 10 Fraud and Breach Prevention Solution Providers for 2022. The recognition is based on the company's …

California Insurance Agency Paves Their Own Way Through Steady M&As in the Insurance Industry

Independent Insurance Agency in California Purchases Second Generation Family Ran Insurance Agency. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When KOVR [pronounced cover] principal, Dave Nelson, sold the insurance agency he …

Adaptive Sports Connection Receives $35,000 Grant from The Hartford

Company Surprises Local Athlete with Custom Sports Equipment During the Light Up the Night Ski Event COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adaptive Sports Connection, a nonprofit organization based in Columbus, Ohio …

Hospitalization Insurance Market Size, Share And Growth Analysis For 2023-2032

The Business Research Company’s Hospitalization Insurance Global Market Report 2023 – Market Size, Trends, And Market Forecast 2023-2032 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UK, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s global …

Unexpected Luxury: Benefits Car Market Drop Brings in 2023

Luxury cars invade the used car market, becoming an advantageous purchase. The Indy Auto Man experts explain the luxury trend and its benefits INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, USA, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last two years American buyers …

The Modern Medicare Agency Helps Elders Choose the Most Affordable Advantage Plan

The Modern Medicare Agency is a New York-based licensed firm helping individuals choose a suitable Medicare insurance plan ideal for their needs. MELVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicare is a federal health …

The Modern Medicare Agency Helps Choose the Best Advantage Plans

The Modern Medicare Agency, based in Melville, New York, helps people navigate their Medicare insurance plans. MELVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicare was established to give low-cost health insurance to …

Jasfel Analytics Launches Revolutionary Predictive “No-Show” Solution for Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers

Jasfel Analytics New Solution Harness Data to Reduce No-Shows and Increase Utilization NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jasfel Analytics, the vanguard of healthcare analytics, is thrilled to introduce its …