Hanover Insurance Group has delivered a powerful share price run in recent years, and that kind of move naturally raises a question about how firmly its earnings support the current valuation. With the stock now trading around US$217.44, investors are asking whether the recent price puts too much, too little, or just enough weight on
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on Wednesday proposed a new framework to address loopholes in the insurance distribution system, which could make insurance payments gradually cheaper over the next two years. Buying an insurance policy often involves a third person, such as a broker, bank employee, or agent, other than the
If experts are right, this winter’s super El Niño could bring the UK more storms than usual. But will your home insurance cover the damage? The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging homeowners to prepare for strong winds and heavy rain caused by the weather phenomenon. But it’s not just storms you need to
The proposed cap on insurance commissions could have serious implications for insurance intermediaries, with banks and NBFCs also likely to feel the heat, analysts and industry insiders said. The insurers also face a strict timeline for achieving lower expense management targets. In a consultation paper floated on Wednesday, the regulator proposed reducing insurers’ Expenses of
John Blake, left, and Dan Cummins Turning insurance from a reactive sector that pays out after disaster strikes, to a proactive one that anticipates and cuts the risk of a claim is the lodestar. Insurers increasingly talk of becoming a resilience partner for clients. But one firm has prevention in its DNA – and a
Coronation Insurance Plc said it is targeting larger insurance risks after raising N9.2 billion in additional capital during the insurance sector recapitalisation exercise. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olamide Olajolo, disclosed this at Coronation Insurance’s 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He said only about N1.3 billion
Peace of mind is guaranteed with Generali Expatriates. Credit: Generali Expatriates Generali Expatriates offers flexible insurance solutions, personal advice in your own language and, from 15 September to 15 December 2026, €30 cashback for every new car or home insurance policy. Living in Spain comes with its own practical considerations, particularly when it comes to
The new service allows applicants to arrange immigration health insurance for Cyprus residence applications entirely online, with pricing available upfront. Pitsas Insurance has launched a new online platform for immigration health insurance in Cyprus, allowing people applying for residence permits to arrange the required cover without visiting an office. The launch is part of the
Shares of insurance companies and financial stocks came under pressure on Thursday following a set of proposed insurance distribution reforms by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). HDFC Life, SBI Life, ICICI Prudential Life, LIC, ICICI Lombard and PB Fintech were among the insurance stocks in focus as brokerages assessed the potential
Life services out-earned the rest of the group in the first half, with insurance profit up 20%, while the bill for last year’s uninsured hack still hangs over the mutual For a business best known for its corner shops, the Co-op‘s half-year numbers make an unusual case. The largely unsung parts of the group, meaning