Crippling Home Insurance

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.

They're middle class and insured, yet childbirth left them with crippling debt

Some middle-class families with private insurance face a risk of medical debt after childbirth. The group has been left behind by recent health care reforms.

Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’

Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwriting

World - Financial Times - October 20

U.K. Regulator Starts Review Into Motor and Home Insurance Market

The regulator said it is concerned that the part of the market that allows people to pay for insurance in installments might not be providing fair value to more than 20 million customers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know

Holidays like Halloween can increase the likelihood of certain risks as more people visit your property. Here are three steps to cross off your list this holiday season.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines

India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?

The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...

Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction

This multi-faceted problem is not for the industry alone

World - Financial Times - October 19

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.

Health - The New York Times - October 18

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance

Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costs

World - Financial Times - October 14

Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount

Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a year

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers

The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.

How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.

As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?

Italy to Tap Banks, Insurers for €3.5 Billion in Budget Plan

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Meloni targets banks and insurers to raise €3.5bn to plug Italian budget

Rome approves proposals targeting deferred tax payments and stock options in financial sector

World - Financial Times - October 15

UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs

Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ prices

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Italy approves tight budget partly funded by a levy on banks and insurers

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Hurricane Milton’s insured losses could reach $50 billion, says Verisk

Data and technology company Verisk Analytics Inc. VRSK said Wednesday it estimates the insured losses to onshore property from Hurricane Milton could range from $30 billion to $50 billion.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

After Hurricanes, Navigating Insurance Claims Process Remains Challenging

Business and home owners digging out from Helene and Milton must depend on payouts to start rebuilding.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Italy approves tight budget partly funded by a levy on banks and insurers

Italy’s far-right government has approved a budget for next year of about 30 billion euros, or $33 billion, which officials say will be partly funded by a levy on Italian banks and insurers

World - ABC News - October 16

Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge

The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe

Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRock

World - Financial Times - October 18

Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 18

'It's going to have to go', says car owner as insurance rises

Office for National Statistics research shows that premiums rose by 42% in the last financial year.

What to know about filing an insurance claim after a hurricane

Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.

Family Car Insurance Bills Are Rising. Here Are Some Money-Saving Tips.

Have several children, a driveway full of cars and a few moving violations? Good luck to you. There are some ways to lessen the financial pain.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control

The new rules under the Affordable Care Act would include emergency contraception, a newly approved nonprescription birth control pill, spermicides and condoms.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Car-Insurance Rate Hikes Were Easing. Then Came the Hurricanes.

Storms could push up insurance costs for vehicle owners in hurricane-prone areas.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 19

Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan

Biden administration proposal comes days before US election as Kamala Harris vows to expand healthcare. US politics – live updates Millions of people with private health insurance would be ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

White House proposes insurers cover cost of over-the-counter birth control

The White House on Monday announced a proposal that would require insurers to cover the cost of forms of contraception like over-the-counter birth control pills and condoms under the Affordable ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change

The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception

A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...

Shake-out for US health insurers looms as government boom ends

Long term, the trends remain in insurers’ favour but there are volatile times ahead

World - Financial Times - October 22

Norfolk Southern tops Q3 expectations with boost from insurance, rail sales

Railroad Norfolk Southern’s streamlined operations delivered strong earnings last quarter, even excluding boosts from insurance payouts related to the disastrous derailment in East Palestine and ...

Latest in Crippling Home Insurance

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

They're middle class and insured, yet childbirth left them with crippling debt

Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’

U.K. Regulator Starts Review Into Motor and Home Insurance Market

Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know

A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?

Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance

Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal

Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount

Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers

How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

Italy to Tap Banks, Insurers for €3.5 Billion in Budget Plan

Meloni targets banks and insurers to raise €3.5bn to plug Italian budget

UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs

Italy approves tight budget partly funded by a levy on banks and insurers

Hurricane Milton’s insured losses could reach $50 billion, says Verisk

After Hurricanes, Navigating Insurance Claims Process Remains Challenging

Italy approves tight budget partly funded by a levy on banks and insurers

Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge

Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe

Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn

'It's going to have to go', says car owner as insurance rises

What to know about filing an insurance claim after a hurricane

Family Car Insurance Bills Are Rising. Here Are Some Money-Saving Tips.

Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control

Car-Insurance Rate Hikes Were Easing. Then Came the Hurricanes.

Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan

White House proposes insurers cover cost of over-the-counter birth control

An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change

Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception

Shake-out for US health insurers looms as government boom ends

Norfolk Southern tops Q3 expectations with boost from insurance, rail sales

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