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UnitedHealth is still the biggest insurance company in the world

January 15, 2024January 12, 2024 Nordstrom

For the ninth year in a row, the insurer has held onto the top spot based on net premiums written. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has once again taken the title of largest insurance company in the world, ranking at the top of AM Best’s list of the 25 biggest insurers. The insurer has been the biggest in the world for nine consecutive years on AM Best’s list. The size of the insurance company was measured based on net premiums written. UnitedHealth’s net premiums written (NPW) grew by 14 percent in 2022,…

Iranian state-controlled insurance company sees tanking net profits

December 14, 2023December 15, 2023 Nordstrom

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The first insurer of its kind in the country experienced substantial losses last year. The first Iranian government-controlled insurance company saw considerable net profit losses next year, when it dropped by 300 percent when compared to its 2021 figures. The insurer was first established in 1935 and has locations around the globe, including the United Kingdom. The insurance company had already been seeing losses in previous years, but last year marked a new level of loss in its profits under the management of political appointees. In 2014, the market share…

Millions of people abandon the Chinese health insurance system

December 13, 2023December 15, 2023 G. Turner

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The state program has already lost tens of millions of plan members, and the trend is continuing. The state health insurance system in China is bleeding plan members as tens of millions of them have left the coverage, citing higher costs as a primary reason. The expense associated with the coverage is increasingly viewed as unaffordable for many people in China. While the Chinese health insurance system was already too expensive for many people in China who continue to struggle within the economic downturn that has followed the pandemic, increasing…

Insurance industry reform call by Hillary Clinton at COP28 climate panel

December 6, 2023December 5, 2023 Julie Campbell

The former US Secretary of State said that it’s time for countries to “rethink” the coverage sector. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke at a COP28 climate panel at the start of this month, calling for insurance industry reforms. The purpose is to address the sector’s issues as insurers increasingly withdraw protection against climate perils. Among the countries and people most impacted by climate change are those in lower-income nations. They also face the greatest struggle to access coverage to protect themselves against economic effects. “We need to…

Illegal charters and protest damage lead to insurance coverage challenges

November 14, 2023November 13, 2023 H. Cutner

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Experts are encouraging business aviation professionals to think about indemnity liability policies. With a growing number of protests and illegal charters leading to expensive damage, insurance coverage concerns have been on the rise among business aviation professionals. The industry is continuing to struggle to determine what type of effect these events will have on cost. Last June, anti-private aviation protestors broke into the Sylt Airport in Germany, coating a Cessna Citation Mustang in orange paint. The damage caused by the vandalism was valued at more than $1 million, meaning that…

German regulator mislead by Greensill on insurance deal, says IAG

November 13, 2023November 9, 2023 Nordstrom

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According to the accusation, the dupe was mean tot help reduce the unit’s capital requirements. One of Greensill Capital’s insurers has alleged that the failed lender duped German regulators regarding an insurance deal in an effort to try to shrink its Bremen-based unit’s capital requirements. Greensill investors are currently suing the Insurance Australia Group (IAG) as they face billions in losses. The investors have accused defunct Greensill supply-chain finance group of hiding that it did not have the insurance deal in place that they were led to believe. Instead, the…

Navigating Insurance in Lithuania: Protecting Your Future

October 10, 2023 Guest Author

Insurance is an essential aspect of financial planning, ensuring security and peace of mind for individuals and families. In Lithuania, understanding and selecting the right insurance can significantly impact your financial well-being. Let’s conduct a small expert study of the insurance system in Lithuania and try to find some of its features. Insurance Essentials in Lithuania To make informed decisions about insurance in Lithuania, it’s crucial to understand the fundamental aspects: Diverse Insurance Options: Lithuania provides a wide range of insurance products, catering to various needs – life insurance, property…