IMAX chief executive Richard Gelfond is facing a $4.5 million lawsuit from his ex-wife Linda Stein, who alleges he breached their divorce settlement by failing to secure a life insurance policy. Court filings claim Gelfond became uninsurable through excessive alcohol and drug use, leaving Stein unable to collect her share of his retirement benefits. Stein
Helping businesses navigate today’s ever-changing insurance market has arguably never been more challenging for specialty insurance brokers. Higher-than-normal inflation has led to rising replacement costs, and severe weather events are driving up premiums in many regions. At the same time, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages are contributing to business losses, increasing the need for
A new report from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) outlines a practical pathway for insurers to transform post-disaster recovery into an opportunity for resilience, helping build safer, more climate-ready communities, and offering policymakers a model to stabilize coverage for the future. Insurance Endorsements to Support Climate-Ready Residential Rebuilding Post-Disaster demonstrates how simple insurance policy add-ons,
“It’s clear that lack of awareness is a big factor contributing to the insurance gap among renters. When asked why they don’t have a contents insurance policy, 11% of respondents said it’s because they have simply never been offered it”– Rana Ali – Paymentshield The significant majority of homeowners wouldn’t dream of not
Insurance experts from Alan Boswell are urging homeowners to avoid common maintenance mistakes come autumn to avoid potentially having their insurance claims disputed or rejected Blocked gutters and drains can cause structural damage(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Many Brits are unaware of the insurance pitfalls that the change in season can bring. Everything from how you care
Insurance is all about peace of mind. That’s why, even if we might grumble about the cost, most consumers accept the need to pay the annual premiums to ensure their car, their home, their health, travel or even their life is protected. But that doesn’t stop people shopping around every year for the best deal
Ty Bernicke, CFP®, is President and CEO, Executive Wealth Manager at Bernicke Wealth Management based in Eau Claire, WI. On March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. Since its inception, it has been used by many retirees who need health insurance before becoming eligible for Medicare at age 65. However,
One in five UK drivers let their car insurance auto-renew without checking for a better deal, according to new research from comparison site Go.Compare. While it might feel easier to let your policy roll over, this habit could end up costing you – especially with premiums still 22% higher than they were two years ago.
Poll shows support for founding principles of the NHS remain rock solid despite Reform UK’s Nigel Farage backing an insurance system where ‘if you can afford it, you pay’ A national poll shows Brits still strongly support the founding principles of the NHS as Reform UK threatens to replace our current healthcare system with an
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The John Lewis Partnership has reported a substantial half-year loss, with figures revealing an £88m deficit. The employee-owned retail giant,