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Japan to Tighten Visa Rules on Foreigners Behind on Health Insurance
TOKYO, Nov 04 (News On Japan) - The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare plans to introduce a new system starting in June 2027 that will, in principle, deny changes or renewals of residence status for foreign residents who fail to pay their...
General : Bill To Amend Employment Insurance System Act Tabled For First Reading
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Human Resource Minister Steven Sim today tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2025, which seeks to strengthen the country’s social protection framework and...
General : Tabling Of Bill To Amend Employment Insurance System Act Reflects Govt’s Commitment To Workers’ Social Protection
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The tabling of the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Parliament today reflects the government’s continued commitment to ensuring that the country’s social protection system remains inclusive,...
Clallam expects hike in insurance risk pool
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County financial department is expecting an increase in what the county pays for insurance as part of the Washington Counties Risk Pool. County Administrator Todd Mielke presented to the county commissioners Monday,...
Allianz insurance Irish headquarters vandalised in Dublin by pro-Palestine group
The Irish headquarters of the insurance company Allianz was vandalised in Dublin overnight. A number of windows were broken and red graffiti sprayed at the office buildings at Elm Park in Dublin 4. A pro-Palestinian group, Palestinian Action Éire,...
Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor refuses to rule out hiking income tax, VAT or National Insurance in Budget
What is happening in Westminster today? It’s been a busy morning in UK politics, with the chancellor having delivered a rare pre-Budget speech earlier. Sir Keir Starmer will now chair a Cabinet meeting. Also happening imminently is a speech...
Insurance nightmare after hurricanes
NPFL: Boboye confident Bendel Insurance will recover from poor run
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye, has urged his players to continue pushing hard after their 1-1 draw against Warri Wolves. The Benin Arsenals have recorded one win from 10 games in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this...
UBS Warns of Systemic Risk From Weak US Insurance Regulation
UBS Group AG’s chairman warned against looming risks in the US insurance industry, citing weak and complex regulations amid an unprecedented boom in private financing. “We’re beginning to see huge rating agency arbitrage in the insurance...
They survived the hurricane. Their insurance company didn’t.
This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It was produced by Grist and co-published with Verite News, and is published with support from the CO2...
Rachel Reeves hints at raising national insurance, income tax and VAT
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves(Image: Paul Grover - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Rachel Reeves has warned the country that tax rises are on the way in her Budget, saying "each of us must do our bit". The Chancellor refused to...
ULIP Plan vs Traditional Life Insurance: Which One Should You Choose?
Mumbai, Nov 3: When it comes to securing your family’s future, two names pop up over and over again — life insurance and ULIP plans. To begin with, the life insurance and the ULIP plan appear to be quite similar. You are required to pay regularly,...
Navigating Asia’s HNW Insurance Landscape: Solutions, Risks, and Evolving Strategies
At the Hubbis Wealth Planning & Structuring Forum Hong Kong 2025, insurance leaders examined how high net worth and ultra high net worth families are using modern protection structures to solve succession, liquidity, and balance sheet challenges....
Global financiers warn on US insurance risks, Trump immigration crackdown
[HONG KONG] The world’s top bankers and investors warned of headwinds ranging from systemic risks in the US insurance sector to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, underscoring an array of concerns even as markets steam ahead. At a...
Maharashtra Farmer Shocked After Receiving ₹2.30 Crop Insurance Payout For Losses Worth Nearly ₹1.5 Lakh
Health Insurance Isn’t Enough! Use These 5 Expert Tips To Cut Down Your Hospital Bill
Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 08:10 IST Even with health insurance, one medical emergency can wipe out your savings. Learn how critical illness cover and a few smart choices can protect both your health and your finances Rapid Read Summarized by...
Luna Bonifacio named Senior Claims Adjuster in Dubai for Markel Insurance
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Luna Bonifacio as Senior Claims Adjuster, its first claims role based in Dubai, effective immediately. In the new role, Bonifacio joins the Asia Claims team and will...
EverQuote: Auto Insurance Demand Is Still Hot
EverQuote remains a "Buy" after a strong post-Q3 earnings rally that demonstrated continued strong demand among auto carriers for new policy switchers. EVER trades at a compelling 6.7x FY26 EV/EBITDA, with accelerating profitability and a large $7...
Insurance: Addressing climate risks
As extreme weather events become more frequent, businesses must take proactive steps to understand and manage these risks before the next disaster strikes. HDI Risk Consulting (HRC), a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global, has launched Climate...