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Idaho’s Celebrated Event Hits a Dead End: No Insurance, No Show
Idaho Event, Sun Valley Tour de Force Cancellation Could Signal Bigger Challenges Ahead The 2025 Sun Valley Tour de Force has been canceled, and the reason isn’t what fans of this iconic event might expect. It’s not funding. It’s not lack of...

‘Inappropriate to claim man intentionally hid disease’: Insurance firm ordered to pay
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed an insurance firm backed by a nationalised bank to pay Rs 50 lakh to Savitri Salam, whose husband's insurance claim was initially rejected. The commission found that...

North Dakotans Need to Check for Storm Damage and File Insurance Claims Promptly
(File image) (KNOX) – Following the recent severe storms that swept across parts of North Dakota, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is urging residents to inspect their property for damage and begin the insurance claims process as soon as...

Major insurance company hit by cyber attack: What customers should do immediately
Aflac, the largest provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, confirmed Friday that there was a breach in its systems earlier this month. “On June 12, 2025, Aflac Incorporated identified suspicious activity on our network in the...

The Only Horror Film That Gave Audiences A Life Insurance Policy For Watching
Macabre: The Horror Film That Came With A $1,000 Life Insurance Policy ( Photo Credit – Prime Video ) Macabre marked the beginning of something strange but clever in the world of horror. In 1958, when William Castle released the film, he didn’t...

THE TRAVEL INSURANCE MARKET IS DRIVEN BY GEOPOLITICAL INSTABILITY
The world of travel is changing, and not always for the better. We're seeing more and more disruptions – everything from flights getting rerouted to airports jammed up because of bad weather, not to mention software problems and too few air...

"Can't be relied", "3rd string C as injury insurance": Lakers fans divided over re-signing 6'10 center at $5.2M price
The LA Lakers face a conundrum ahead with free agent Jaxson Hayes. It's no secret that the team needs depth at center and needs multiple players in the position. Hayes, despite his shortcomings, remains an option. He was one of the best defensive...

Cape Town killers jailed after brutal murder for insurance payout
In a harrowing case that has left South Africans stunned, four people have been handed hefty prison terms for orchestrating the cold-blooded murder of 23-year-old Nosipho Mafana, a mentally disabled woman who was killed in a twisted plot to cash...
Shelter Insurance Exchange Bank nab wins in NF LL Baseball

16 Billion Passwords Leaked: Why It's Time to Rethink Cyber Insurance, Not Just Passwords
A staggering 16 billion login credentials, fresh, valid, and in many cases paired with session cookies and login URLs, are now actively circulating on the dark web. Worldwide, this is not being seen as a mere data dump but a dangerous leak. Why?...

Bangladesh General Insurance declares 10% dividend
Sun Jun 22, 2025 08:33 PM Last update on: Sun Jun 22, 2025 08:32 PM Star Business Desk Sun Jun 22, 2025 08:33 PM Last update on: Sun Jun 22, 2025 08:32 PM Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC has announced a 10 percent cash dividend for the...

Insurance company reveals important pet expense many overlook
Responsible animal lovers are bound to weigh up the financial costs of pet ownership before finally committing to welcoming a dog or cat into their family - but there is one extra expense that can easily be overlooked. Home insurance prices are...

Shamsher Parajuli appointed director of Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance
KATHMANDU: Shamsher Parajuli has been appointed as a director of Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance Company Limited. The decision to appoint Parajuli was made during a board meeting held on June 20. He has been appointed as the representative from...

San Diego just renewed an obscure insurance policy intended for catastrophes. But will flood victims benefit?
The San Diego City Council last week approved a five-year insurance plan that is expected to cost a quarter-billion dollars or more over the life of the contract, including almost $50 million in the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The...

Sovereign Trust Insurance names Abimbola Oguntunde as Board Chairman, highlights industry experience
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Abimbola Oguntunde as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. The company disclosed this in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange, which was signed by its secretary, Equity...

Is Rs 25 Lakh Health Insurance Coverage Enough? Here’s the Reality Check Many Indians Are Ignoring
The kind of policy you choose, its fine print, the waiting periods, and the network of hospitals, all play a huge role. Policies that lure buyers with low premiums often come with hidden co-payments, restrictive room rent limits, or sub-limits on...

Millennials Are Turning to Yoga for Daily Wellness, & It's Reshaping How We Think About Health Insurance
However, the study did reveal something a little more nuanced. While a large majority (66 per cent) believe yoga helps reduce stress and anxiety, only about half (52 per cent) said they have actually experienced that benefit. The same pattern...

Letter: Insurance contracts onerous for isle docs
I read with interest the Island Voices commentary by the Hawaii Medical Association (HMA) regarding a physician’s lawsuit against HMSA, with the complaint that said the medical insurance company failed his patient by not authorizing timely...

Column: Tips to get info, insurance storm-ready
COURTESY PHOTO Mike Mishima The Central Pacific hurricane season is expected to have a below-normal outlook this year, with only one to four potential tropical cyclones forecast. But don’t be fooled, as it takes only one major storm to cause...

Address property insurance costs, improve storm resilience | Opinion
While rate increases have slowed, Floridians still face some of the highest property insurance costs in the nation. Mitigation efforts, such as the My Safe Florida Home grant program, offer a more sustainable long-term solution by reducing risk...