Insurance
Ensuring the right insurance coverage can be the difference between managing and being defeated by an unexpected emergency. The Government of Canada provides valuable insights to help homeowners understand their insurance needs and take proactive steps to protect their home. By considering the level of risk, age of the home,
Accidents
In New York, rear-end collisions are one of the most frequent types of vehicle accidents, often resulting in serious disruptions and injuries. These types of crashes demand swift attention to legal and insurance matters, as understanding the limits and types of coverage within a policy is critical. New York'
Insurance
The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) is cautioning consumers to be aware of the limitations of their insurance policies, as many people assume that their insurance will cover every eventuality. Despite this, the Scheme has seen an increasing number of complaints from consumers who have been disappointed
Insurance industry
China's membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) is set to bring significant changes to the global market, with some changes happening immediately and others occurring over the next five years. With over 65 million cell phone users, China is already the world's second-largest wireless market
Insurance industry
The financial services overhaul bill passed by Congress in November 1999 aimed to lift restrictions on mergers between banks and insurance companies. However, a year later, no large US banks or insurers have merged to create their own version of Citigroup, citing bank stocks' slump and volatility in the
Insurance industry
Eureko, the European insurance group, is reportedly considering a bid for Equitable Life, the mutual life assurer that put itself up for sale in July. The move comes as CGNU, the UK's largest insurer, is unlikely to submit a bid, and Prudential remains in talks with Equitable. Analysts
Insurance industry
Standard & Poor's today affirmed its double-'A'-minus counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on the Old Republic Title Insurance Group (ORTIG). The ratings reflect the implicit support extended to ORTIG from its parent, Old Republic International Corp., and Standard & Poor's view
Insurance industry
Crain's Chicago Business has published a list of new appointments and promotions across various industries, including arts, consumer services, education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and services. The list highlights the diversity of professionals moving into new roles and the growth of the Chicago business community. Key
Insurance industry
Nationwide Gains Distribution will put its own name on insurance and retirement products for use by the independent financial advisors of Waddell & Reed Financial. Meanwhile, Jackson National has introduced an Indexed Fixed Option in its Perspective and Defined Strategies variable annuities, linking returns to the S&P 500
Insurance industry
As the UK financial services industry continues to evolve, several notable developments and trends are emerging. Royal & SunAlliance has agreed to sell its Italian life assurance operations to Veneto Banca, while St James's Place Capital is gearing up to launch a private bank. Meanwhile, the government is
Insurance industry
Investor Broadcast Network, founded as Vcall in 1997, is revolutionizing the way investors interact with publicly traded companies. Through its webcasting platform, the company provides live and on-demand access to investor relations conference calls, allowing investors to stay informed and make informed decisions. As of October 2000, Investor Broadcast Network
Insurance industry
The German parliament's passage of a comprehensive tax reform in July has brought relief to corporate Germany, as the new legislation abolishes capital gains tax on companies that sell their shareholdings in other joint stock companies after holding them for more than a year. This reform is expected
