According to the French insurance lobby France Assureurs, home insurance premiums already increased by 7.8 percent in 2025, while the climate disaster premium — which doesn’t cover wildfires — rose by 66 percent. For now, most French residents can still easily obtain home insurance anywhere in mainland France, according to the public reinsurer. But it is seeing early signs of strain in a few
Key Takeaways Property rights are legal entitlements that allow owners to control, use, and transfer tangible or intangible assets. Effective property rights are crucial for market efficiency and economic transactions, varying by jurisdiction. Property can be acquired through mutual agreements or homesteading, highlighting the role of government in resource allocation. Open-access property, like oceans, has
There is a risk of deskilling health and social care staff through the overreliance on artificial intelligence tools, the health and safety watchdog has warned. The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) on Wednesday published the State’s first national guidance on the responsible and safe use of AI in health and social care services. The
Group increases stake from 20% to 100% as it strengthens healthcare sector portfolio Dubai: Dubai Investments has completed the acquisition of an additional 80% stake in Clemenceau Medical Centre Dubai (CMC Dubai), increasing its ownership from 20% to 100%. The transaction was executed through Dubai Investments Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments. Following
© audioundwerbung / iStock via Getty Images Shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) advanced 11% to $185.85 in early Wednesday trading after the fuel cell maker delivered a blowout Q2 2026 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance. The move flipped Tuesday’s pre-earnings selloff, when Bloom Energy shares fell 13% amid short-seller pressure from Hunterbrook. However, as
Wednesday 29 July 2026 1:00 pm Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), a leading Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the successful closing of its latest fund, Wind Point Partners XI (“Fund XI” or the “Fund”). Fund XI was oversubscribed and exceeded the hard cap, with total commitments of $3.2 billion. This amount includes significant commitments
…Launches $1bn buyback Standard Chartered posted a record operating income of $11.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, while profit before tax rose nine percent to $4.8 billion, powered by strong growth in its wealth management and global banking businesses. The lender announced a $1 billion share buyback and upgraded its earnings outlook
If you’re heading to France or Spain – or are already there – devastating wildfires could throw your plans into chaos. Here is how your travel insurance can help. While the government has not issued an official warning against travel, the Association of British Insurers says you should closely monitor local advice and carefully review
Clarke Energy has been selected by Capraci to design and deliver a 4 MW natural gas-fuelled trigeneration power plant in Abidjan. The project will strengthen energy security while optimising operating costs and improving environmental performance. The solution will simultaneously generate electricity, heat and cooling to maximise overall site efficiency. ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clarke
Sheds and garages are often used to store valuable belongings, from bikes and power tools to lawnmowers. But if they’re stolen, you may not be covered in the way you expect. According to Aviva, theft claims involving sheds and outbuildings averaged £4,567 in 2025, while home insurance policies can apply different limits and conditions to