What is divestiture and how would it stop insurance companies ‘ripping off’ customers? Australia is creeping towards adding a divestiture power to its Competition and Consumer Act. The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025
E-scooters linked to stark increase in teen lawbreaking The number of 13- to 16-year-olds committing this offence has skyrocketed 2,200 per cent The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
E-scooters blamed for big jump in children caught in UK driving without insurance Hundreds of teenagers have been given an IN10 police endorsement since 2020, says road safety charity The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
Air fryers causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage, says insurer Aviva is urging people to make sure they are using air fryers correctly and following manufacturers’ guidance. The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
E-scooters blamed for rise in children caught using a vehicle without insurance Ministers have been urged to introduce new legislation on the devices by Charity IAM RoadSmart. The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Optimizing supply chains to reduce consumer costs Rising costs, particularly the increase in National Insurance costs coming into effect in April, are putting significant pressure on retailers’ margins. TechRadar · Feb 17, 2025
‘Disaster amnesia’: The Los Angeles wildfires revealed a deeper, more vicious cycle that has plagued California for decades The secret is out, but the charred remains of LA neighborhoods still might not be enough to change the Golden State’s approach to housing. Fortune · Feb 17, 2025
Record £11.7bn paid in motor claims in 2024 says Association of British Insurers The average cost of motor cover across 2024 was £622 – 15%, or £78, higher than 2023. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security. Kiplinger · Feb 17, 2025
4 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Premium in 2025 Learn how to reduce your homeowners insurance premiums with these four effective strategies. Kiplinger · Feb 17, 2025
MoneySupermarket firm raises dividend as insurance boosts revenues Shares in Mony Group lifted higher in early trading on Monday as a result. The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Climate risk main reason premiums are rising: insurers Breaking up big companies is no silver bullet to keep insurance premiums affordable, the sector says. AAP · Feb 17, 2025
UK Government urged to rethink ‘tax on jobs’ due to impact on Scottish economy The UK Government has been urged to reconsider its increase to employer National Insurance contributions before it causes “lasting damage” to… The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025
Embattled casino operator Star offered $650m lifeline – as it happened Follow live The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025
The Conversation · Feb 16, 2025 NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established in 2013, one of its driving aims was to make disability services and support systems fairer.
Kiplinger · Feb 16, 2025 Three Reasons It May Be Time for an Annuity 'Refresh' Because of higher interest rates, inflation and newer annuity products, you could get a better deal today. Don't wait, though: Interest rates could start falling.
The Conversation · Feb 16, 2025 View from The Hill: government nabs Coalition policy on foreigners buying houses, Dutton eyes action on insurance companies With the unembarrassed audacity parties show as an election nears, the government has stolen the opposition’s policy to ban foreign investors buying established homes.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 ‘People are paying too much’: Coalition could break up big insurance companies, Dutton says Opposition leader says more competition needed as growing numbers unable to afford home and car insurance
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025 Car insurance costs: The tricks to lower your annual premiums Have you considred a black box?
Golf Monthly · Feb 15, 2025 Ludvig Aberg Reveals Details Of Mystery Illness That Forced Pebble Beach Pro-Am Withdrawal The Swede revealed the extent of the mystery illness that began at the Farmers Insurance Open and led to him withdrawing from the Pebble Beach Pro-Am after the first round
The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025 More than 80% of new California properties are in high fire-risk areas And the problem isn’t limited to the region – across the US, nearly a third of homes are at high risk
Kiplinger · Feb 15, 2025 Trusts for Child Influencers: What Families Need to Know As video blogging, or vlogging, gains popularity (and profitability), new laws are shaping financial obligations for caregivers of young creators.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025 Major Michigan insurer in talks to settle lawsuits over fired workers and COVID-19 vaccine Records show a major Michigan insurance company is in talks to possibly settle more than 100 lawsuits by employees who were fired after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination
Capital & Main · Feb 14, 2025 Burned: “Good Neighbor” State Farm Seeks Huge Rate Hikes After L.A. Fires Will Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara bow to the industry giant or protect disaster-stricken Angelenos?
Kiplinger · Feb 14, 2025 Happy Valentine's Day: Are You Committing Financial Infidelity? You may not even realize you're betraying your partner's trust regarding money issues. Here are some strategies to prevent and address financial dishonesty.