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David Pearce has re-joined Aviva four years after he left the firm for Axa. Pearce first joined the insurer in 2005 as a ...

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Her appointment is thoroughly deserved and I look forward to seeing her continue to make a significant impact across the ...

The opening up of the insurance sector will lead to much needed capital infusion, especially in the non-life and health ...

India’s life insurance penetration fell to 2.7% of GDP in FY25, marking its third consecutive year of decline despite a 6.7% ...

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Gordon Plath thought he was one of the lucky ones when his home narrowly escaped a NSW bushfire, but then he started dealing with his insurer. He was forced to rely on charity to keep a roof over his ...

Direct Commercial Limited (DCL), a specialist insurance provider, has appointed Steve Knights as London Market New Business Underwriter, effective 9 December 2025. Based at the company’s Lime Street ...

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President Donald Trump has signaled his support for a Republican proposal that would deposit $1,000 to $1,500 checks into health care accounts for Americans. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who leads ...