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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Mafia accused of using Naples hospital for fraud and illegal transport of corpses

Italian police have arrested four people in connection with a Camorra plot involving the infiltration of a Naples hospital for fraudulent insurance claims and illegal corpse transport.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Drivers counting damages in the thousands after hitting potholes: here's how to claim compensation from insurers and municipalities

Drivers in Lithuania are struggling with damages caused by potholes and are seeking guidance on claiming compensation from insurers and local authorities.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The insurance claims people dispute the most with insurance companies

A significant portion of insurance-related disputes in Finland revolves around misunderstandings about coverage and conditions, particularly for personal accident and health insurance.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats

A new warning from the Insurance Fraud Bureau outlines a troubling trend in romance fraud where victims are manipulated into participating in fraudulent insurance claims.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Insurance companies stunned: Must not alert authorities when insurance fraudsters also cheat on social benefits

Insurance companies in Denmark are prohibited from informing authorities about cases of dual fraud involving both insurance claims and social benefits, leaving them in a difficult position.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Accidents in Latvia's regions โ€“ where drivers should be most cautious?

Recent data from BTA Baltic Insurance Company reveals that the Vidzeme region has the highest incidence of traffic accidents in Latvia over the past three years, accounting for 46% of KASKO insurance claims.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Health Insurance Premium Defaulters Likely to Face Difficulties in Claiming Refunds

People who deliberately neglect to pay high health insurance premiums may soon have their overdue payments deducted from their medical refund claims.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

German insurer 'Ergo' plans to lay off a thousand employees โ€“ they will be replaced by AI

The German insurance firm Ergo intends to lay off approximately 1,000 employees as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence, with the impacted roles primarily in call centers and claims adjustment departments.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who has devoured thousands of crores in the name of PM crop insurance in Rajasthan? See the reveal

A significant controversy has erupted in Rajasthan over the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme, with allegations of fraudulent claims exceeding thousand crores by bank and insurance officials.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

"Swedbank": Calls for technical assistance increased by 74% in January

In January, technical assistance calls surged by 74%, attributed primarily to cold weather conditions, leading to a rise in insurance claims related to both automotive and housing incidents.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Common mistake that Finns make during cold winters โ€“ if you heat your home "incorrectly", your insurance wonโ€™t cover anything

The article discusses common mistakes made by Finns during cold winters regarding home heating, which may lead to insurance claims being denied.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Flood-hit homeowners devastated as insurers refuse to pay out for horror damage

Homeowners affected by floods in Blyth, UK, are facing devastation as insurance companies deny claims for significant damages.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: report

A new report indicates a significant 18% drop in auto thefts in Canada for 2025, yet recovery rates remain low, with more than a third of stolen vehicles unrecovered.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The harsh figures of Ukrainian strikes made public in Russia

A Russian insurance company reports significant losses due to increased compensation claims tied to Ukrainian drone attacks, leading to unsustainable financial pressures on insurers in the country.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Insurance company has assisted with almost 4,000 snowfall damage claims

Last week's severe snowfall in Denmark led to nearly 4,000 vehicle and property damage claims managed by the insurance company Tryg.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"You have to take the shovel out, get some free exercise and remove the snow"

Residents in Denmark are urged to clear snow from sidewalks and roofs to avoid accidents following significant snowfall, which has already led to thousands of insurance claims.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Life Insurance Year-End Summary: Record Payouts and Two Sad Trends

Swedbank's life insurance in Estonia reported a record payout of over 5.7 million euros in 2025, primarily driven by trauma-related claims.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araraquara ends December with a decline in formal employment and unemployment insurance

Araraquara experienced a decline in formal employment and an increase in unemployment insurance claims in December 2025, primarily due to layoffs in construction, services, and industry sectors, although the yearly total was positive.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Is It Worth Working in Retirement?

The Croatian Pensioners' Party and the Union of Retirees criticize the amendments to the pension insurance law, while Secretary Ivan Vidiลก claims the reforms have significantly improved the situation for retirees.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Insurance Market in Latvia Grew by 4.5% Last Year; The Fastest Growth - in Accident Insurance

Last year, the insurance market in Latvia continued to grow, with premiums reaching 808 million euros, and accident insurance experiencing the highest growth despite a slight decrease in overall claims paid.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Court rules against GNP Insurance and protects child; criticizes that it only pays in the US and not in Mexico

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation outlines that insurance companies must comply with medical coverage claims without legal limits, following a case involving a deaf child denied a cochlear implant by GNP.

Feb 5 โ€ข 01:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Best car insurance for claims in the UK โ€” see the full list

A recent survey reveals which car insurance providers in the UK are most effective in handling claims, highlighting some familiar companies that perform poorly.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

There are no reasons for my dismissal. "On the contrary," said the now former head of the VZP recently

Zdenฤ›k Kabรกtek, the former director of the General Health Insurance Company (VZP), claims he was unjustly dismissed after stating his confidence in management over the past thirteen years.

Jan 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Stranger Things: Actor with cancer did not have health insurance because she was written out of season 5

Jennifer Marshall, a 44-year-old actress, claims that being written out of 'Stranger Things' deprived her of health insurance during her battle with cancer.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

California fire victims say fighting with insurance companies has delayed rebuilding

California wildfire victims are struggling with delays in rebuilding their homes due to disputes with insurance companies over claims payments.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Burglary in Gelsenkirchen: "No one was informed that only around 10,000 euros are insured"

Following a burglary at a savings bank in Gelsenkirchen, victims are fighting for their money, citing a similar case in Berlin as support for their claims.

Jan 8 โ€ข 15:49 UTC

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