September 29, 2026

Insurance

Insurance

Does my home insurance cover new plug-in solar panels?

UK households can now legally plug compliant small solar panels directly into a regular wall socket, generating their own electricity without the same need for professional installation usually required for rooftop solar provided the product specification is compliant with the new legislation and used in line with manufacturer guidance. The change brings the UK in

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Buying health insurance in 2026? Check these 7 factors before choosing a policy

As medical costs continue to rise, health insurance has become an essential part of financial planning. However, choosing a policy based solely on a low premium or a high sum insured can lead to complications and unexpected out-of-pocket expenses when a claim is filed. Before buying a new health insurance policy, policyholders should conduct due

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Life insurance vs income protection vs critical illness – which is actually worth buying?

Protecting your family and household income against some of life’s financial disasters is important. But working out which type of insurance you need can be confusing. Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover all provide a financial safety net, but they protect against very different risks. Some policies pay out if you die, while

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Insurance AI Implementation: Why The Software Playbook Doesn’t Work

Chaz Perera is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bevaya, an AI agent platform built for insurance. ​Insurance companies have been used to buying software for so long that when it comes time to transition over to insurance AI tools, they continue their same approach. You evaluate options, select a vendor, implement, go live and consider

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Vet fees pushing pet owners into debt – will insurance help?

Vet bills are pushing pet owners into debt, with more than a third turning to credit cards to cover the cost of treatment. Investec’s research found some owners are taking years to clear their debts and, because of interest, could end up paying far more than what was originally borrowed. Pet insurance can help to

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Automatic claim payouts key to embedded insurance growth

Automatic claim payouts key to embedded insurance growth – Insurance Post Skip to main content Close navigation menu End of drawer navigation content Demand for embedded insurance is outpacing its availability, as three-quarters of almost 1,400 consumers polled revealed they would buy more protection if claims were paid automatically. Cover Genius published the results of

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Repositioning Fortis Global Insurance for growth

…as firm bets on technology, customer trust Fortis Global Insurance Plc is moving into a new phase of growth after successfully strengthening its capital base, settling legacy obligations and restoring stability to its operations, with management now turning its attention to expanding premiums, improving customer service and using technology to deepen insurance penetration. Bode Akinboye,

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Xitus Expands INTX Re/Insurance System

INTX Insurance Software announced the “continued expansion of the INTX [Re]Insurance Operating System within Xitus Re Ltd., the Bermuda-based P&C runoff reinsurer, as Xitus expands across increasingly complex portfolios, transaction structures and jurisdictions.” A spokesperson said, “At the center of Xitus’ assumed reinsurance operations is INTX Re, INTX’s purpose-built assumed reinsurance platform. INTX Re supports

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The Truth About AI-Powered Insurance Leads

David Price is the CEO and Founder of The Price Group, one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in the country. AI-powered insurance leads can help agents create more consistent sales opportunities, but they are not a shortcut to success. The real value comes from combining better technology with fast follow-up, strong sales skills and a

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P&O Cruises ‘travel insurance rule’ passengers must follow or risk denied boarding

Guests should be aware of the policy ahead of any upcoming bookings 11:48, 24 Aug 2026Updated 11:49, 24 Aug 2026 The travel rules help to keep everyone safe (stock photo)(Image: Getty) All passengers making bookings with P&O Cruises should be aware of the cruise line’s travel rules. The holiday firm has a travel insurance policy,

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