The Latest Breaking News from Insurance

Is This Dividend Growth Stock a Buy as It Hikes Payouts 10%?

Unum Group’s 10% dividend hike and robust capital moves make it a standout buy for income investors as the insurance industry enters a new growth phase in 2025.

Barchart · May 29, 2025

NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?

Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims have been received for the Mid North Coast and Hunter region.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

Jake Tamarkin on Restoring Life Insurance Ownership among Middle-Class Households

The crisis in the life insurance industry has been developing over the decades. The ownership of life insurance in the US is steadily declining, particularly among the middle class.

International Business Times · May 29, 2025

Brace for Impact: 2025 Hurricane Season Set to Be Fiercer Than Usual, Warn Forecasters

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be unusually active. Discover what this means for your area and how to protect yourself and your family.

International Business Times UK · May 29, 2025

RFK Jr. says annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women – a public health expert explains the new guidance

On May 27, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of immunizations it recommends for healthy children and pregnant women.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

While some support funds have become available, others are still being finalised, as a flood recovery co-ordinator takes charge of the clean-up efforts.

AAP · May 28, 2025

Truckers' protest in Iran gathers steam and wins support from prominent dissident voices

Truck drivers in Iran continued a nearly week-long strike on Wednesday, incensed by low salaries, high insurance rates, and a possible hike in fuel prices

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Can You Bring a Car Accident Lawsuit If You're Partially at Fault in California?

The aftermath of car accidents can be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming, and worse if you contributed to it. Here's a look at what drivers in California can do to claim compensation for injuries and car damage

Latin Times · May 28, 2025

Jason Isaacs spontaneously married wife to get 'medical insurance' for her

Jason Isaacs' wife Emma fell ill when they were out in Los Angeles, but he did not have medical insurance for her, so Jason decided to marry Emma in a registry office service she would have cover.

BANG Premier · May 28, 2025

Holidaymakers urged to consider travel money habits this summer

Some travel insurance policies may not cover an entire holiday spend if banknotes and coins are lost or stolen, Defaqto said.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025