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American Family Insurance donates $250K to American Red Cross Disaster Relief program
MADISON, Wis. -- American Family Insurance has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross for its disaster relief program. This pledge will help the American Red Cross to ensure its commitment to quickly responding to disasters across the U.S....
Richard Li’s China insurance expansion talks stall amid backlash to father’s port sale plan
The discussions were suspended shortly after the port sale was announced in early MarchPublished Thu, Jul 10, 2025 · 03:51 PM [HONG KONG] Billionaire Richard Li’s efforts to expand his insurance business into mainland China have been put on hold...

Richard Li’s China insurance expansion talks stall amid backlash to father’s port sale plan, Bloomberg News reports
(Reuters) -Billionaire Richard Li’s efforts to expand his insurance business into mainland China have been put on hold after Beijing reacted with fury to his father Li Ka-shing’s plan to sell a suite of global ports to BlackRock, Bloomberg News...

Mountaineer Insurance gets walk-off win against Fordland
The Inter-Mountain photo by Joey Kittle Mountaineer Insurance second baseman Ethan Riggleman prepares to throw to first base to complete a double play as Elkins Fordland’s Owen Stanley slides into base during Fuzz Jones City Tournament play...

Aon unveils new data centre insurance programme
“Today’s data centres are the backbone of the global economy,” said James MacNeal, global industry specialty leader of construction and infrastructure for Aon. “Our Data Centre Lifecycle Insurance Program empowers clients to make better decisions,...

Flood insurance options, use limited as property owners shoulder costs
SEATTLE -- Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it's often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses...

Britam Life Insurance Launched in Uganda for a Secure Future
By David Mwanje KAMPALA— In a vibrant celebration of its 60th anniversary, Britam Holdings PLC has unveiled a new chapter in Uganda with the launch of Britam Life Assurance, a bold step to weave a safety net for families and institutions across...

Earthquake In Delhi: Which Insurance Can Save You From Financial Ruin?
Earthquake In Delhi: A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with the epicentre located in Haryana’s Jhajjar, 51 km west of Delhi. Here’s how you can save yourself from financial ruin if your home suffers from severe...

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approves amendment to expand country's insurance industry reach
In its Plenary Sitting, Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approved the Executive Yuan's proposed amendment to Article 22-16 of the Offshore Banking Act. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) stated that the anticipated benefits of the amendment are...

From 40 degrees to non-stop rain: How our weather impacts your insurance
Business From 40 degrees to non-stop rain: How our weather impacts your insurance Jul 10 2025 Updated 20 minutes ago When you live and work in regional Australia, in places like Parkes then it’s important to understand the impact the weather has...

Amusement ride business forced to scramble for insurance
FINDLEY TOWNSHIP – Billiejo Drake thought Wednesday she would be hearing squeals of delight from young kids enjoying her amusement rides at the Mercer County Grange Fair. Instead, Drake was constantly on the phone trying to find new liability...

NBP, Jubilee Life launch Shariah-compliant and conventional insurance plans nationwide
KARACHI - Jubilee Life Insurance has partnered with National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to launch two financial protection plans: Jubilee SehatShifa Takaful (Shariah-compliant) and Jubilee Aitebaar Plan (Conventional). The initiative aims to expand...

American Family Insurance donates $250K to the American Red Cross amid Texas flooding

OESC opens new Unemployment Insurance claimant portal
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Security Employment Commission (OESC) opened a new Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimant portal. "This is a UI system built for the people of Oklahoma," said Vice President of the Unemployment Insurance Administration...

Himalayan Everest Insurance wins Two International Awards
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s leading non-life insurance company, Himalayan Everest Insurance (HEI), has won two prestigious international awards at the Insurance Asia Award 2025, held on 8th July at Singapore. The company won the “Domestic General Insurer...

Zurich hands Jim Qin expanded role as CEO for Hong Kong life and general insurance arms

APAC motor insurance slated for 5.6% CAGR by 2029
China, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and India are top market performers. Asia-Pacific’s motor insurance industry is forecasted to register a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% from 2024’s $229.2b to 2029’s $301.7b in terms of written premiums,...

Arizona’s skyrocketing insurance rates make home ownership even more expensive
PHOENIX — While rising home prices and mortgage rates have taken center stage over the last few years, insurance premiums are also contributing to housing affordability challenges in Arizona. Arizona’s home insurance rates increased by more than...

Hope Lingers As Insurance Industry Anxiously Awaits Presidential Assent To Reform Bill 2024
1 Insurance industry has appealed to the Federal Government and President Bola Tinubu to support necessary legislative reforms by ensuring a speedy assent to the Consolidated Insurance Bill 2024. Mrs Yetunde Ilori, the president of the...
Dis-Chem expects new discovery points from insurance products
The retailer is expanding its offerings to include insurance and medical cover. Is it savvy diversification — or a strategic response to flagging sales? 10 July 2025 - 05:00 by Adele Shevel Is health-care retailer Dis-Chem planning to disrupt...