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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The rising cost that risks turning retirement into a 'prison'

Rising insurance costs are threatening to undermine the quality of life for Australian retirees, turning their golden years into a stressful experience.

Mar 22 • 18:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Best time' to make 'important' move to get 'tax-free lump sum'

The article discusses the importance of securing life insurance early to provide financial security for loved ones, highlighting the advice of a financial adviser.

Mar 21 • 04:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Corps members covered by insurance, says NYSC DG

The Director-General of Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps has confirmed that all corps members are covered by a comprehensive insurance package that includes life insurance and medical care.

Mar 19 • 10:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samsung and Authorities Ignore 'Contractor Dividends' Despite 90 Trillion Jackpot [Here’s Why]

Despite a 90 trillion won jackpot from investments made by Samsung Life Insurance, the company has failed to distribute promised dividends to its policyholders over the past 40 years.

Mar 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A woman wrote a book on how to overcome grief after her husband’s death: now she has been convicted of murdering him

Kouri Richins, an author from Utah, has been convicted of murdering her husband despite previously writing a children’s book on coping with grief.

Mar 18 • 17:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Retirement Provision: Goodbye, Life Insurance

Germany's life insurance policies, once favored for retirement savings, are now in crisis, leading savers to seek alternatives as the industry faces reputational decline due to high costs and rigidity.

Mar 18 • 15:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

IG presents N2.4 billion cheques to families of fallen officers

The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria presented N2.4 billion in cheques to the families of deceased officers as part of the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes.

Mar 18 • 15:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyobo Life Insurance Finalizes Acquisition of SBI Savings Bank... Financial Commission Approves Major Shareholder Change

Kyobo Life Insurance has successfully completed the major shareholder eligibility review to acquire the country's top savings bank, SBI Savings Bank, marking its entry into the savings bank sector.

Mar 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ergo CEO in Conversation: 'Insurance Agents Will Outlive Us All'

Ergo's CEO Markus Rieß defends life insurance and predicts rising health insurance costs in a recent interview.

Mar 17 • 18:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

After her husband's death, a woman from Utah wrote a book about grief. According to the court, she is guilty of his murder

A Utah woman has been found guilty of murdering her husband, motivated by substantial debts and a desire for his life insurance benefits.

Mar 17 • 09:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Utah children’s book author Kouri Richins convicted in husband’s murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah author, was convicted of murdering her husband by poisoning him in order to benefit from life insurance.

Mar 17 • 00:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Stock Market, Life Insurance... What to Do with Your Money to Protect Yourself from the Crisis in the Middle East

The article discusses investment strategies in light of rising oil prices and inflation fears stemming from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Mar 14 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Very Rich, but Sick: Why is Healthcare So Expensive and Ineffective in the US

The US spends more on healthcare than any G7 nation, yet ranks last in life expectancy and has significant shortcomings in other health metrics.

Mar 13 • 22:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Netanyahu: Don’t Take Life Insurance ... Puppet of the Revolutionary Guards

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensifies his rhetoric against Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting he would not approve any life insurance for him and condemning his association with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Mar 13 • 03:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Netanyahu on the possibility of hitting Mojtaba Khamenei: I wouldn't take out life insurance for anyone

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel is 'crushing' the Iranian regime and its ally Hezbollah in a recent press conference following the war with Iran.

Mar 12 • 19:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Oscar "Mago" Garré, from 1 to 100: "There are world champions who are not well and need health insurance"

Oscar "Mago" Garré reflects on his life journey from a humble background to becoming a celebrated football player and coach, highlighting the struggles faced by some former champions.

Mar 12 • 09:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samsung Life: The deficit persists in dividend insurance ... even selling Samsung Electronics is difficult for dividends

Samsung Life has reported ongoing deficits in its dividend insurance contracts, indicating that even if it sells some holdings in Samsung Electronics, it will still struggle to generate funds for dividends for policyholders.

Mar 12 • 05:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Installation for Home: A Good Safe Alone Is Not Enough

To securely store valuables at home, one must comply with certain regulations and choose certified safes to ensure insurance coverage in case of theft.

Mar 10 • 06:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Installation for Home: A Good Safe Is Not Enough

This article discusses the need for secure safes in homes and the importance of certified security measures to protect valuables.

Mar 10 • 06:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Home Installation: A Good Safe Alone is Not Enough

This article discusses the importance of certified safes and the precautions necessary to ensure valuables are securely stored and insured at home.

Mar 10 • 06:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Meiji Yasuda anticipates sales of 5 trillion yen; President Nagashima expects two interest rate hikes next fiscal year

Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance's President Nagashima predicts that the group's insurance premiums will reach 5 trillion yen by fiscal year 2026, driven by rising interest rates.

Mar 10 • 04:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Model Weighing Nearly 140 kg Faced a Real Shock: Denied Life Insurance Due to Weight

A woman shared her experience on TikTok after being denied life insurance solely based on her weight, despite having no health issues.

Mar 7 • 20:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Family of mom allegedly killed by ex-'American Idol' hopeful demands life insurance details

The family of Ashley Flynn, allegedly murdered by her husband Caleb Flynn, is investigating financial matters, including a life insurance policy that names him as the beneficiary.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Allianz Lithuania 2025 Financial Results: Leadership in the Life Insurance Market and Excellent Pension Fund Results

Allianz Lithuania reports strong growth in life insurance premiums and client assets in 2025, highlighting its market leadership.

Mar 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Andrei Lankov, expelled from Latvia, gave a marathon lecture in Tallinn on the future of North Korea: nuclear weapons are the elite's life insurance

Andrei Lankov, a North Korea researcher, gave an extensive lecture in Tallinn on the implications of nuclear weapons for the elite in North Korea after being expelled from Latvia.

Mar 3 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns Caixa to pay R$ 640,000 to family after life insurance denied for cocaine use

A Brazilian court has ordered Caixa Econômica Federal to pay R$ 639,000 to the family of a man whose life insurance claim was denied due to alleged cocaine use and supposed intent to commit suicide.

Feb 27 • 08:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Earn lakhs... If you don't have term insurance, everything is useless, know why?

This article discusses the importance of term insurance in India, emphasizing that it should be a priority for everyone planning for the future.

Feb 27 • 06:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Model Tess Holliday claims she was denied life insurance for weighing 'over 300 lbs'

Model Tess Holliday expresses frustration over being denied life insurance coverage due to her weight, highlighting issues of fatphobia within the medical industry.

Feb 26 • 23:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Utah mom in upscale ski community killed husband to fund romance and lavish lifestyle, DA says

Prosecutors accuse Kouri Richins of murdering her husband to collect life insurance and pursue a new relationship.

Feb 26 • 21:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Life Insurance, the Guarantee Fund for Customers Arrives: How Much Is It Worth and Who It Is Mandatory For

A new guarantee fund for life insurance customers in Italy is set to be established, as approved by the regulatory authority Ivass, and is part of the 2024 budget law pending technical proceedings before its implementation.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Private Health Care Companies Launch Plans for Pets

A major Argentine health care company has introduced a health insurance plan for pets, reflecting the rising importance of animals in family life.

Feb 20 • 17:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prudential's Fraud 'Extremely Serious': The Insurance Association to Consider Measures to Prevent Recurrence

The Prudential Life Insurance scandal, involving employees defrauding clients of approximately ¥3.1 billion, has prompted the industry association to consider measures to prevent future incidents.

Feb 20 • 09:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Trap of 'Full Commission' in Prudential: Other Companies Also Review Business Models

Prudential Life Insurance has been embroiled in a major scandal involving over 100 employees defrauding around 500 clients of more than 3.1 billion yen, prompting an inspection by the Financial Services Agency and a 90-day suspension of new business activities.

Feb 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis explains 'top' bank account for free £200 and extra perks

Martin Lewis highlights the best bank accounts offering free cash and additional perks for switching.

Feb 18 • 09:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Insured for 20 million, became the nominee himself, then plotted the murder of a friend

In Telangana, two young men have been arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of their friend to embezzle a life insurance policy worth 20 million rupees.

Feb 18 • 07:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prudential Management Alarms Are Weak and Situation Is Worsening: 'Infinite Chain' Sales Reach Their Limits

Sales professionals at Prudential Life Insurance are facing significant turmoil amid ongoing scandals and managerial negligence.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

38th Thessaloniki Insurance Conference: Artificial Intelligence as a Valuable Tool for the Health Insurance Sector

The 38th Thessaloniki Insurance Conference highlighted the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the sustainability of health insurance in Greece and globally, while emphasizing that it will not replace insurance intermediaries.

Feb 17 • 14:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Blind Belief in Charismatic Founder: Prudential's Fraud with 'Close Relationships' with Customers

Prudential Life Insurance in Japan faces significant fraud allegations linked to its operations under the influence of its charismatic founder, Kiyofumi Sakaguchi.

Feb 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British man fighting for life in Thailand after scooter crash is 'in significant pain'

A British man, Zak Forsyth, is in critical condition in Thailand following a scooter accident, leading to significant health challenges and financial strain due to lack of insurance.

Feb 16 • 09:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Insurance Company Warns of the Life-Threatening Danger Hidden in Electric Car Batteries

Finland's Pohjola Insurance warns that the increasing use of electric cars poses risks due to the potential release of hazardous hydrofluoric acid from burning lithium batteries.

Feb 16 • 08:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In health, are we protected from everyday life or what really matters?

The article discusses the misconception of health insurance as a mere service for routine care, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for unexpected severe medical events.

Feb 14 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Your car is already a computer on wheels: what data it collects and how it is used

Modern cars collect extensive data about drivers, including habits and locations, to improve driving experiences and facilitate services like insurance.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Bad practice of information leakage plaguing the life insurance industry: internal documents show 'instructions' to seconded employees

Internal documents reveal a concerning trend of information leakage among life insurance company employees, with over 3,500 instances reported.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Dai-ichi Life HD Unauthorized Disclosure of 1155 Cases of Secondment Information; Common Among Major Companies

Dai-ichi Life Holdings announced that 64 employees of its group companies illegally took internal information from 28 financial institutions, revealing a widespread unethical practice in the insurance industry.

Feb 12 • 04:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police pay ₦29.6m life insurance to families of fallen officers in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command has disbursed ₦29.6 million in life insurance benefits to the families of deceased officers.

Feb 10 • 11:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prudential Life Insurance President: 'The Foundation of Trust is Being Questioned' - Establishment of a Third-Party Committee

Prudential Life Insurance's president addressed a major scandal involving employees defrauding customers, announcing the establishment of a third-party committee to investigate and prevent recurrence of such issues.

Feb 10 • 02:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Claudia, the electoral reform and a huge life insurance

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's upcoming electoral reform project raises questions about its necessity given her party's current electoral success.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 06:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Girlfriend of Brit fighting for his life in Thailand makes heartbreaking promise

Amy Ekin has promised to support her boyfriend Zak Forsyth, who is currently in a coma in Thailand following a serious scooter accident.

Feb 8 • 02:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Brit fighting for his life on dream Thailand holiday after horror scooter crash

A British man is in critical condition in Thailand following a serious scooter accident that resulted in multiple injuries and a coma.

Feb 7 • 16:03 UTC

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