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Our older population will triple in 40 years. But a social insurance model won't fix the aged care funding crisis

Preliminary data from the 2023 Intergenerational Report shows Australia’s population aged 85 and over is set to more than triple over the next 40 years. This will exacerbate existing strains on the aged-care system.

The Conversation

Some Americans Put Their Home Insurance Policies at Risk By Delaying Repairs, Survey Finds

Inflation and rising prices are causing delays on maintenance tasks, possibly affecting home insurance coverage.

Kiplinger

U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims fall to 239,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell 11,000 for the week ending August 12 to a seasonally adjusted 239,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 2,000 to 250,000. The four-week moving average as of August 12 rose 2,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 234,250.

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3 Smart Insurance Stock Picks for the Week Ahead

The insurance industry is known to thrive in a rising interest rate environment. Although inflation has eased significantly, it remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, making room for more rate hikes. Hence, smart insurance stocks Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Fairfax Financial (FRFHF), and Heritage Insurance (HRTG) could be ideal additions…

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What CRNAs Need to Know About Money Post-Graduation

Like other high-income professionals, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) face unique financial challenges when it comes to cash management, risk and accumulation.

Kiplinger

Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari set to be sentenced to life in prison

A wealthy dentist convicted of killing his wife at the end of an African safari is expected to be sent to prison for the rest of his life when he is sentenced in federal court Monday

The Independent UK

California's big bloom aids seed collectors as climate change and wildfires threaten desert species

After massive winter downpours, conservationists in California are eager to gather desert seeds as an insurance policy against a hotter and drier future

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Is Tamil Nadu’s visionary health insurance scheme on track?

Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme had its origins in improving access to expensive treatments for the poor. But over the years, along with expansion, came troubles, and shifting priorities now prompt the question: Is it indeed running as per plan?

The Hindu

Will seek reduction in vehicle insurance premium following fall in road accident deaths, says Transport Commissioner

Transport Commissioner S. Sreejith has proposed to GIC and IRDA to reduce insurance premiums for vehicles with no traffic rule violations/accidents & increase premiums for others due to a decline in accidents & fatalities.

The Hindu

Focus on e-crop enrolment, Dy. CM tells officials

Deputy CM Budi Mutyala Naidu directs officials to focus on e-crop enrollment to ensure farmers get govt incentives, subsidies, insurance. He held review meeting with Collector, MLA, and other officials to discuss developmental activities in Bobbili and district. Govt giving top priority to welfare of farmers, e-crop application essential for…

The Hindu

Protest broke out at a 55+ Florida community over skyrocketing home insurance premiums: 'We have no choice, we have to sell'

“We have no choice, we have to sell. As a matter of fact, I just put my house on the market 10 minutes ago,” one resident told NBC6.

Fortune

The Week in Detail: Postnatal depression, football fever, and fish farming

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

A looming insurance shock spells trouble for housing markets in Florida and California

“About a third of homebuilders in Florida are saying that buyers’ concerns about insurance availability and costs are somewhat slowing sales.”

Fortune

New Single Justice Procedure questions as woman given £300 bill in car insurance mix-up

A woman has been handed a legal bill of more than £300 for not paying for car insurance despite telling the court she had paid her bill in full, amid fresh concerns about magistrates handing out speedy convictions behind-closed-doors.

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The Conversation

Home insurance bills are soaring as climate risks grow. The government should step in

The Actuaries Institute of Austalia has just confirmed what many Australian households already know – home insurance is increasingly unaffordable.

The Hindu

Negotiating a life with Amylotropic Lateral Sclerosis

ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease with no effective cure. It affects motor neurons, leading to muscle atrophy and difficulty with diagnosis. Caregivers are uprooted from their routine and face financial and mental health issues. Infrastructural inefficiencies and lack of insurance cover add to the burden of PALS. With an…

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The future will be riskier – how will insurance keep up?

When a natural disaster destroys your home, who should foot the bill? The government, private insurers, or you?

Reason

Appeals Court Rules in Much-Anticipated Abortion Pills Case

Plus: Court urged to stop Arkansas' social media age verification law from taking effect in September, legalizing medical marijuana linked to lower insurance premiums, and more...

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Packers and movers directed to pay ₹4 lakh for goods damaged in transit

Hyderabad District Consumer Commission orders DRS Dilip Roadlines Ltd to pay ₹4 lakh as compensation for damaged household items during transit from Hyderabad to Noida. OP offered ₹8,000 as settlement, but Commission found it inadequate. Deducted 60% of value as depreciation & ordered OP to pay ₹3 lakh as insurance…

The Guardian - UK

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

Barchart

Progressive Delivers Nice Price Surprise: Time to Buy?

Progressive delivers healthy insurance results for July. Its share price is up more than 8% in Wednesday trading. It’s now recovered all of the stock losses from July. Don’t worry; it’s still a long-term buy.

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Is Loews Corp. (L) a Better Buy Than Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?

The insurance industry shows significant potential in its property and casualty segment. Given this backdrop, let’s delve into a comparative analysis of insurance stocks Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) and Loews Corporation (L) to ascertain which one of these could be a better buy now. Read on….

The Independent UK

The great car insurance con: Complaints about payouts soar as motorists hit by record-high premiums

Exclusive: Insurers delaying payout claims and undervaluing cars among top complaints

The Guardian - UK

Aviva joins Axa in saying crisis in NHS presents opportunities to expand business

UK’s biggest insurer gained 170,000 health insurance customers in past year as NHS waiting lists hit record highs

Kiplinger

Estate Planning for When ‘Baby Oops’ Comes Along

Here are four estate planning tasks to keep in mind to ensure Baby Oops gets what they need if you become incapacitated or pass away.

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