March 21, 2026

Insurance

Insurance

The future of insurance technology: a cloud-native insurance platform

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, insurers must embrace innovation to stay competitive. One of the most transformative tools available today is a comprehensive insurance platform designed to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and support scalable growth. Seamless insurance operations A cloud-native insurance platform offers a powerful solution by enabling organisations to manage core processes

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The emerging risk that’s ‘breaking’ the insurance industry and could make 3 million homes ‘worthless’

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Imagine waking up to find your living room underwater for the second time in five years. You try to claim insurance, only to be told

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Is it worth buying life insurance after 65? Here’s what seniors should consider.

Life insurance can offer valuable financial protection, even for applicants age 65 and older. stockphotodirectors/Getty Images With open enrollment season underway, many seniors now find themselves combing through their Medicare supplemental and health insurance options. Finding the right policy now can both improve coverage options and potentially save significant sums of money. So it’s worth

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Climate change is becoming an insurance crisis

oleschwander/Shutterstock Imagine waking up to find your living room underwater for the second time in five years. You try to claim insurance, only to be told your property is now uninsurable. Premiums have tripled. Your mortgage lender is concerned. And your biggest asset, your home, is rapidly losing value. This isn’t just a personal disaster.

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Common myths debunked by experts

The auto insurance world is rife with misconceptions, experts say, and not knowing fact from fiction could end up costing drivers thousands of dollars. There are several reasons why insurance myths exist, said Steven Harris, licensed insurance broker and LowestRates.ca expert. “(Insurance contracts) are written in legal terms and it doesn’t always translate into everyday

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UK Government urged to protect State Pension and cut National Insurance for older workers

The Later Life Ambitions campaign presented Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a list of proposals to boost growth and the workforce. Campaigners have presented Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a plan to cut National Insurance on older workers to swell the workforce and boost growth. It is one of a number of proposals put forward by Later

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10 common vacation activities not covered by travel insurance

How to travel with pets in cars and flights From road trips to flights, a little planning can make traveling with a pet stress-free. Most people may think that once they buy travel insurance, they’re set for any issue that comes their way. Turns out, your typical vacation activity, like a morning hike, may not

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Over 55? Here’s How to Save More Than $300 on Car Insurance

If you’re middle-aged, you’re enjoying some of the lowest  of any demographic: A 50-year-old male driver pays an average of $2,515 a year for full coverage, or 6% less than a 40-year-old ($2,680) and more than 12% less than a 30-year-old ($2,871). Rates keep declining into your 60s, when that same motorist pays an average of

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Understanding the Burning-Cost Ratio in Insurance: An Essential Guide

What Is the Burning-Cost Ratio? In the insurance sector, the term “burning-cost ratio” refers to a metric that can be calculated by dividing excess losses by the total subject premium. This figure is chiefly used to ascertain the rates for excess of loss reinsurance, which is the insurance that insurance companies themselves procure, to ensure that

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Insurance Policy Lapse: Definition, Mechanism, and Impacts

What Is a Lapse? A lapse is the removal or expiration of a privilege, right, or policy due to the passage of time or inaction. A lapse occurs when the party that meant to receive the benefit does not meet the conditions or requirements outlined in the contract or agreement. When an insurance policy lapses, it

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