Technology is increasingly changing the way insurers operate. FREMONT, CA: The insurance industry is modernizing itself by equipping its arsenal with a large array of innovations. Technology has been transforming almost every dimension in the world, and insurance is certainly not an exception. The expectations of insurance customers are evolving […]
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Article content continued Australia, France and Britain have established similar initiatives, as has Quebec. The 14th season of Heartland began rolling two days before Wynonna Earp, another series produced by Seven24 films, wrapped its fourth season in Calgary. That series was able to continue because it secured an insurance policy […]
The loss of a loved one carries a huge emotional toll and can take a big financial one, as well. Life insurance can help provide monetary support for your dependents and loved ones after you die. The concept is simple: You pay a fixed amount — the premium — every month, […]
Dai Ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd decreased its position in shares of American Express (NYSE:AXP) by 2.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 71,834 shares of the payment services company’s stock after […]
Part of the reason is patients putting off care during the pandemic. Industry news looks at mergers, lawsuits, ethics, and surprise medical bills, as well. Dallas Morning News: Profiteering? Health Insurers Bank Big Profits During COVID-19 And Still Raise Rates For Next Year Health insurance companies are racking up big […]
The study, by insurance expert Roger Flaxman, called for the government to offer its own indemnity scheme to private companies in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. Earlier this year the AJ spoke to a number of practices that had faced difficulties renewing professional indemnity cover for potential claims in […]
MIHCM, one of the region’s leading Cloud HR solution providers, has secured its first finance sector client in Indonesia via its new partnership with PT Mastersystem Infotama (MSI). An established player in the local market, Mastersystem Infotama is the second largest system integrator in the country, representing HP, Microsoft, Cisco […]
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday underscored the need for small farmers organising themselves into Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) to get better return for their produce. Laying remotely from New Delhi the foundation stone of the administrative buildings of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Kandukur […]
The Grand Tour presenter Richard Hammond, 50, has revealed he tends to hesitate when quizzed on whether he has had any recent accidents by car insurance companies. The car enthusiast admitted his “CV does not read well” after he was involved in two near-death crashes. Back in 2006, while hosting […]
Consequently, the expected household debt crisis has not materialized. Total credit card debt has fallen from $900 billion in March to $800 billion now, and fewer than 2 percent of accounts are past due, according to the Wall Street Journal. (Of course, shopping and dining out were impossible in many places.) […]
The cost of vehicle ownership has increased almost 13 per cent since 2016. Coupled with higher fuel and finance costs, the rising cost of insurance contributes to that figure – something that insurers are acutely aware of. Sam White, CEO of Pukka Insurance, says “Underwriting at the moment is just […]
Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson has taken a swipe at the insurance industry saying he doesn’t like the way the city is being treated and it’s unfair. He spoke at a sod-turning event this morning at the Victoria Lane Apartments site, which will be the first ever base-isolated apartment building […]
Encova Insurance, based in Columbus, Ohio, has launched a new suite of personal lines products that will be delivered digitally to agents in Indiana. With Encova’s new personal lines product offering, agents and policyholders will appreciate choice and flexibility through advanced customization options and a more robust coverage offering. Encova […]
CLOSE Here’s why there’s a backlog of claims for unemployment and why it’s only getting worse. USA TODAY Beckie Kern can relax a little. She’s finally being compensated for unemployment insurance benefits again after her payments suddenly stopped at the end of May. Her UpLink account, the electronic system where claimants file and submit vouchers for benefits, indicated […]
Since coronavirus lockdowns began in early March, record numbers of Americans have been laid off or furloughed from their jobs. In April, the unemployment rate soared to 14.7% — the highest it’s been since the Great Depression — and this summer, more than a million new applications for unemployment benefits […]
Micro-moments are the critical touchpoints within today’s consumer journey. (Photo: Shutterstock) Digital consumerism is a train that can’t be stopped, and in fact, the global pandemic has accelerated it. Many businesses spent months working remotely. Company leaders have learned that this is a tenable option for the long term. Buyers […]
For what seems like forever, renters and homeowners had no other choice for protecting their valuables than over-priced, slow as molasses, insurance companies. Not only do they make getting coverage a long, arduous process, but filing a claim is often nearly impossible. The good news is that there’s finally an […]
Tesla is working on making Tesla Insurance available in more of the US by the end of 2020. Tesla Most of the country has been awaiting the widespread rollout Tesla’s in-house insurance program — largely thanks to CEO Elon Musk’s claims that it would make insuring a Tesla much cheaper […]
Best Renters Insurance Companies of 2020 While homeowners often are required by their lender to have homeowners insurance, many renters are under no such constraints. Renters insurance is neither mandated by law nor demanded by every landlord. Yet just as driving a car responsibly requires insurance, it’s a good idea […]
COMPARE AND BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE ONLINE A travel insurance policy can protect you from a variety of unexpected circumstances while you’re traveling. Whether you’re looking for trip cancellation coverage to reimburse you for the costs of hotels, flights and other pre-paid and non-refundable trip expenses or if you need medical […]