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Midwives question insurance rates as birth centers ramp up

Mass., like much of the U.S., falls far behind developed nations in healthy pregnancies and births.

Axios · Apr 17

Video shows pro-Palestine activists vandalising Glasgow insurance office

The activists sprayed slogans and smashed windows at the Sentinel building on the city’s Waterloo Street.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

The Hidden Legal Risk Women Face After Divorce That No One Talks About

Divorce is often framed as a fresh start, but for many women, it comes with unexpected legal complications that can linger long after the paperwork is signed. While custody battles and asset division get most of the attention, a quieter issue tends to slip through the cracks. This overlooked challenge…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 16

Funeral Costs Are Up 11%: The Little‑Known Benefits Seniors Can Still Claim to Reduce Final Expenses

Planning for end-of-life expenses isn’t something most people want to think about, but avoiding it can leave families facing thousands of dollars in unexpected costs....

Saving Advice · Apr 15

The Titanic: The most expensive life insurance policy the ocean ever bought

On this exact day, 114 years ago, the North Atlantic became a graveyard for the world’s most well-known maritime disaster. The "unsinkable" RMS Titanic sank deep into the ocean floor, taking 1,517 souls with her. In the final, freezing seconds of their lives, those men, women, and children had no…

The Times of India · Apr 15

Why insurance giant Travelers' CTO is placing fewer, bigger bets on AI

Mojgan Lefebvre, the chief technology and operations officer at Travelers Companies, says the insurance giant is prioritizing scale when launching new AI tools.

Fortune · Apr 15

Millions of Homeowners Have An Insurance Gap — And It Could Cost You Thousands

The idea of being “fully covered” feels comforting, almost like a financial force field around your home. Mortgage lenders require insurance, policies get renewed automatically, and everything seems locked in and secure. But that confidence can disappear fast when a claim gets denied or only partially paid. Across the country,…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Apr 15

Financial Success Is No Longer Only About Returns: Protection Is the New Performance Measure

Returns still matter, but lasting performance is increasingly defined by how well a plan protects against volatility while preserving flexibility and your legacy.

Kiplinger · Apr 15

When insurers walk away from concussion risk, who protects athletes?

A recent move from a leading insurance provider has made it more difficult for AFL and AFLW players to access brain injury insurance.

The Conversation · Apr 15

California Seniors: 42% of Wildfire‑Zone Households Qualify for the State’s $1,500 Home Hardening Rebate

For many California seniors, wildfire season isn’t just stressful. It can be incredibly financially overwhelming. Between rising insurance costs and the growing threat of property...

Saving Advice · Apr 14