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Prudential plans to acquire 75% stake in Bharti life insurance

British insurer Prudential has announced an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company, marking a major step in the restructuring of its operations in India. The stake will be purchased from Bharti Life Ventures and 360 ONE Asset Management as part of a strategic plan to strengthen......

Short sellers increase bets on life insurance stocks amid private credit concerns

Short sellers have significantly increased their bearish positions on U.S. life insurance companies, reflecting growing concerns about exposure to the private credit market, according to recent market analysis. United States life insurance stocks have seen short positions more than double over the past......

Switzerland sparks diplomatic tension with Italy over cost recovery for Crans-Montana fire victims

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Switzerland and Italy after Swiss authorities announced plans to recover medical treatment costs for Italian nationals injured in a deadly fire in Crans-Montana. The incident, which occurred during a New Year’s Eve event at a ski resort in Switzerland,......

Iran war triggers supply chain fears beyond covid disruption

The war involving Iran is raising alarm across global supply chains, with companies warning that the disruption could exceed the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. A survey conducted by Allianz Trade across 6,000 firms in 13 countries shows that nearly two thirds expect further supply shocks driven by rising......

India expands Russian marine insurance options

India has broadened its list of approved Russian marine insurers, allowing more companies to provide coverage for vessels calling at its ports. The move reflects New Delhi’s effort to maintain stable maritime operations while adapting to evolving geopolitical and energy market conditions. According......

Conventional terminations: bill to reduce unemployment benefit duration rejected in the French National Assembly

A proposed bill aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment benefits in cases of “rupture conventionnelle” (conventional termination) has been rejected in its first reading by the French National Assembly, marking a setback for the government. The legislative proposal was designed to......

Health insurance: reusable menstrual products to be reimbursed from the start of the school year

The government has announced that reusable menstrual products will be reimbursed starting from the next academic year, marking a significant step in public health and social policy. The measure will apply to women under the age of 26 as well as individuals facing financial hardship. According to official......

Africa trade insurer seeks $500 million to offset rising costs linked to Middle East conflict

Africa’s leading multilateral trade risk insurer is seeking approximately $500 million in additional funding to help member countries cope with rising costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The move comes as global economic pressures intensify, particularly due to disruptions......

ReparTrust.com wins Africa insurance trophy for automotive claims innovation

Moroccan insurtech startup ReparTrust.com has been awarded the Innovation prize at the 4th edition of the Trophées de l'Assurance d'Afrique, held on March 31, 2026, in Casablanca. The platform, founded in 2025 by El Mehdi Benslim, was recognized by a high-level jury of specialized journalists,......

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