Insurance

Ship insurers set for major claims from Iran war, Allianz says

Insurance premiums in the niche corner of the insurance market that protects vessels against war risks surged as a result of the conflict.

The fine print in insurance policy nobody reads until it matters

Recent cases in which policyholders’ claims were denied serve as a stark reminder that insurance is not a promise to pay every claim.

Netherlands redirects frigate to Strait of Hormuz for possible mission

Accused CEO killer Mangione withdraws emotional disturbance defence in New York case

June 18 was the deadline for Mangione’s legal team to provide prosecutors with documents related to the psychiatric defence.

South Korea’s hair-loss insurance proposal sparks backlash

The debate centres on whether male-pattern hair loss, a common form of androgenetic alopecia, should be covered by the country’s public health insurance system.

Income to sell digital insurance platform Hive to Singapore fintech firm Embed Financial Group

Developed by Income over the past five years, Hive is a technology platform that helps insurers create, distribute and manage insurance products.

Forum: Balanced discussion needed on retirement advice

Allianz said to lead bidding for HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit

A spokesperson for HSBC said the Singapore insurance unit is under a strategic review and no decision has been taken.

Programme for Income Insurance shareholders to sell shares relaunched

The Liquidity Program for Income Insurance Shares lets eligible Income shareholders sell their shares for cash.

American entrepreneur W.R. Berkley dies

William R. Berkley founded the company in 1967 and built it into one of the largest US commercial property and casualty insurers.

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