The Latest Breaking News from Insurance

Can we afford the latest hurricanes?

The recent hurricanes will be costly for taxpayers and insurance companies

Salon · Oct 19, 2024

Can You Sign Up for Medicare While Still on an Employer Health Plan?

When you have private insurance through your employer, signing up for Medicare may still make sense. But beware some serious pitfalls.

Kiplinger · Oct 19, 2024

Insurance giant Globe Life says it's being extorted by hackers

Globe Life says it did not suffer a ransomware attack but it did lose customer data.

TechRadar · Oct 18, 2024

When It Comes to Insurance, How Much Risk Can You Take?

Either you or an insurance company takes on the risk of protecting your belongings from loss or damage. Can you afford to self-insure?

Kiplinger · Oct 18, 2024

Don’t listen to the Tories – Labour is right to raise taxes

The rumoured rise in national insurance on employers makes sense. As for claims Labour promised not to do that: it didn’t, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024

Benefits will be cut, says jobs minister as Rachel Reeves hikes taxes and seeks spending savings in Budget

Taxes which may rise include National Insurance on employers, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and stamp duty

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2024

How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle

Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian households. Floods and bushfires are becoming more likely and severe. As a result, household insurance costs are soaring – tripling in some cases. High-risk areas might even become uninsurable.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2024

Building bans and buybacks floated for flood zones

A federal investigation into flood insurance failures urges an end to building in high-risk areas and government intervention to stop skyrocketing premiums.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

An Insurance Company Suddenly Canceled an Elderly Veteran's Coverage. A Few Weeks Later His House Burned Down

An octogenarian veteran lost his home and everything inside of it to a fire, just weeks after his insurance company canceled his home's coverage.

Latin Times · Oct 17, 2024

3 Stocks to Watch in the Health and Wellness Sector

The health and wellness market is experiencing growth due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increased consumer demand for health products, and substantial sales growth in health insurance and consumer healthcare markets. Therefore, it could be wise to watch top health and wellness stocks: UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Thermo Fisher…

StockNews.com · Oct 17, 2024