X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Leeds-headquartered insurance broking and risk management business, JMG Group, has acquired specialist education-focused health and safety consultancy SafeSchool, strengthening its Risk Support Services (RSS) business. The acquisition extends JMG’s capacity to deliver comprehensive compliance and risk solutions across multiple sectors, while
Last Updated:December 16, 2025, 14:24 IST Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill in Lok Sabha to raise FDI in insurance to 100 percent, aiming for sector growth, innovation, and wider coverage by 2047. Insurance Amendment Bill 2025 Insurance Amendment Bill 2025: A bill proposing to raise the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit
Insurance decisions rarely come down to a single number on a quote. Behind that monthly premium sit questions about risk, coverage gaps, customer support, and long-term goals. When you compare plans with clear priorities in mind, you gain protection that matches real life instead of just meeting a minimum requirement. Individuals and families juggle price,
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) started its gradual rollout in October. At airports where the new digital technology is in place, visa-exempt travellers from the UK, US and other non-EU countries must register their biometric data at dedicated kiosks. The new border checks are already causing headaches for passengers, who have reported long lines
The Union Cabinet on Friday (December 12) approved the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, clearing the way for its introduction in Parliament. The Bill seeks to revamp India’s insurance framework, proposing sweeping changes to the Insurance Act, 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, and the IRDAI Act, 1999, with
The outgoing President of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG), Shaibu Ali, says the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-life insurance premiums significantly slowed policy uptake in 2025, dealing a major blow to brokers and the wider insurance industry. “With the introduction of the VAT on insurance, it affected the policies that
Christina Milian on travel must-haves and pet peeves Christina Milian and daughter Violet talk travel must-haves, their biggest pet peeves and why getting places early keeps family trips stress-free. Holiday travel costs are up about 19% this year, with the average trip costing over $8,000. Travel insurance can protect your financial investment against disruptions like
Road accidents are among those incidents that even the most cautious drivers cannot fully avoid, and in many cases, a seemingly minor collision can result in significant financial and bodily damage. In such situations, having adequate insurance coverage plays a crucial role in reducing legal and financial pressure. Third party insurance, one of the most
At a time when households want clarity, we’ve seen the introduction of significant changes that may, and should, prompt people to review their long-term plans. This shifting landscape is where life insurance can play a greater role. Among the measures announced, the new £2,000 cap on tax-free salary sacrifice for pension contributions marks a major
Motor Insurance Taskforce’s final report, outlining key actions to stabilize and reduce motor insurance premiums for consumers. The Motor Insurance Taskforce (the Taskforce), set up in October 2024, published its final report on 10 December. The Taskforce, made up of multiple government departments and regulators, was set up with the aim to agree actions