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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 -
The bear who was a private in the Polish army
The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction
This multi-faceted problem is not for the industry aloneWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’
Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwritingWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Art-insurance disputes do not make for a pretty picture
Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurersBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Trump’s return turns the tables for US health insurers
President-elect’s victory opens up a new schism between the sector’s haves and have-notsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Inside the Nasty Rivalry Rocking the World of Private Jets
The head of a private-jet company has been involved in a massive, often secret campaign to undermine his bitter rival. Now it’s spilling out into the open.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 11 -
Salmond's body to be brought home on private flight
The former first minister died at a conference in North Macedonia on Saturday at the age of 69.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions
They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverageBusiness - MarketWatch - October 16 -
The Scandal of the Indonesian Leader’s Son and the Private Jet
It was a major blow to the Everyman image cultivated by President Joko Widodo, who stepped down on Sunday.World - The New York Times - October 20 -
Can the private sector deliver Labour’s housebuilding boom?
Government still has to tackle how commercial incentives limit supply of new homesWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?
Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they needBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Carried interest: private equity’s tax break
The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunesBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest
Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiersWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Private jets, carried interest and non-doms
Plus, Harvey Schwartz leaves a troubled fintech’s board and BHP sends mixed messages about interest in buying its rivalWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts
Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilitiesBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager
Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assetsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity
PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
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 costsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
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Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a yearBusiness - 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.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
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?Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
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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 sectorWorld - 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’ pricesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
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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 -
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 -
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 insurersWorld - 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 BlackRockWorld - Financial Times - October 18
