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Agricultural Insurance Key to Climate Protection, Says MP
News Ghana
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September 9, 2025
Abuakwa South Member of Parliament Dr. Kingsley Agyemang has called for intensified government education on agricultural insurance, describing it as crucial protection for Ghana’s farmers against devastating climate shocks and disease outbreaks....
Advancing and Winning W&I Insurance Claims - Practical Strategies for Post-M&A Disputes
JD Supra - California
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September 9, 2025
When a dispute arises after completion of an M&A transaction, buyers often find themselves facing complex challenges in recovering losses for breaches of warranty or under an indemnity clause. Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance, while designed...
Why Travel Insurance Is the Smartest Choice for International Journeys
Telengana Today
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September 9, 2025
Travel insurance is no longer optional—it’s essential. From covering medical emergencies and trip cancellations to lost baggage and flight delays, comprehensive policies safeguard travelers against financial and emotional stress, ensuring...
2025 UNCTAD Report Highlights Political Risk Insurance for Derisking International Investments
JD Supra - California
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September 9, 2025
In April 2025, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ("UNCTAD") published a report examining the role of political risk insurance ("PRI"), concluding its critical and growing function in facilitating foreign direct investment to...
Health insurance is India’s new soft power and NRIs are taking notice
Business Today
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September 9, 2025
When a California-based software professional visited her parents in Pune, the conversation over evening tea took an unexpected turn. Her parents casually mentioned that their annual family health insurance premium was less than what she pays for...
Millions say private health insurance ‘unaffordable’ since premiums hiked
Sky News Australia
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September 9, 2025
Almost a third of Australians say their private health insurance is now unaffordable as this year's premium increase has eaten into the budgets of households across the nation. Fresh research from comparison site Finder shared exclusively with...
Does Health Insurance Cover Gym Injuries? Here’s What You Must Know
India Herald
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With fitness becoming a lifestyle across India, gyms are seeing record footfall. But along with gains come risks—gym-related injuries are on the rise. Can your health insurance protect you financially if an accident occurs? Here’s the lowdown. 1....
Life insurance companies dismiss GST exemption concerns, see limited impact on input tax credit: Report
Mint
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September 9, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Life insurance companies have dismissed concerns over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption on input tax credit, saying they have strategies in place to manage the situation. According to a...
Business News | Life Insurance Companies Dismiss GST Exemption Concerns, See Limited Impact on Input Tax Credit: Report
Latestly
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September 9, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Life insurance companies have dismissed concerns over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption on input tax credit, saying they have strategies in place to manage the situation. According to a...
Business News | From Confusion to Clarity: How Fincover Is Cracking the Health Insurance Code for Indian Families in 2025
Latestly
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September 9, 2025
PRNewswire Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 9: In India, a single hospital bill can eat up a decade of savings. Health insurance, once seen as a luxury, is now a necessity. Yet for millions, buying the right plan feels like entering a...
From Confusion to Clarity: How Fincover Is Cracking the Health Insurance Code for Indian Families in 2025
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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September 9, 2025
CHENNAI, India, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In India, a single hospital bill can eat up a decade of savings. Health insurance, once seen as a luxury, is now a necessity. Yet for millions, buying the right plan feels like entering a maze—full of...
GST Exemption On Life Insurance From Sept 22: Firms See Limited Strike On Input Tax Credit
Times Now
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September 9, 2025
LIC believes that the GST exemption will actually promote long-term industry growth and strengthen the Value of New Business over time. (Representative Image) Photo : iStock Leading life insurance companies are confident that the impact on their...
Woman dropped from home insurance policy because of Chihuahua
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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September 8, 2025
CENTRAL - An insurance company canceled a homeowner's policy because of a pet dog. Wanda Tays says she recently switched insurers after her policy cost increased and was sold a bundle through GEICO Insurance Agency. All coverage is underwritten by...
CIWA Launches Matt Abram Scholarship to Honor Legacy of Popular Insurance Pro
Insurance Journal
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September 9, 2025
The California Insurance Wholesalers Association has created the CIWA Future Matt Abram Scholarship, established in memory of Matthew Abram. The scholarship helps celebrate Abram’s legacy of energy, community, and connection by supporting rising...
AG slates hearing on insurance denials
Queen Creek Tribune - Arizona
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East Valley patients and healthcare providers impacted by insurance denials will have a chance to talk about them when Attorney General Kris Mayes visits Gilbert next week. Mayes will host her first listening session at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in the...
UGA study indicates young adults more apt to commit insurance fraud
Athens Banner Herald - Georgia
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A coalition of several organizations concerned about insurance fraud recently participated in a study that noted people under the age of 34 may be more apt to commit insurance fraud. The study, led by University of Georgia College of Family and...
Cyber insurance market maintains strong growth, says Guy Carpenter
Reinsurance News
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September 9, 2025
According to Guy Carpenter’s Global Specialties Market Update, the cyber insurance market continues to expand, with both supply and demand showing consistent upward momentum despite short-term market pressures. Guy Carpenter notes that the direct...
In Chapter 11, The Villages Health is ready to sell, but insurance companies are concerned
WUSF - Florida
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September 9, 2025
The Villages Health is up for sale this week after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July. However, the accepted bid has been met with several objections from insurance companies that have accused the health network of defrauding Medicare....
India’s low-cost healthcare drives NRI medical tourism; insurance makes care affordable: Report
The Times of India
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India is emerging as a prominent medical tourism destination for NRIs, driven by significantly lower healthcare costs and expanding insurance coverage. Elective surgeries range from $2,000 to $15,000, while complex procedures cost between $20,000...
DUAL Group enhances cyber insurance offering with KYND partnership
Reinsurance News
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September 9, 2025
DUAL Group, a specialty insurer, has announced the next stage of its cyber insurance programme through a strategic partnership with KYND, a provider of cyber risk management services. The initiative will initially launch in Australia and New...