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Single Mothers" Insurance: Security or Constraint?
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (431+ words) Bangladesh is witnessing a steady rise in the number of single mothers, making financial security an increasingly pressing concern. Women raising children alone must manage household expenses and secure their children's future, often on limited incomes. In this context, savings…...
Life Insurance Payout Crisis Deepens
3+ week, 1+ day ago (399+ words) Life insurance policyholders are facing an escalating crisis in Bangladesh as unpaid claims continue to rise sharply, exposing severe liquidity constraints and long-standing governance failures within the sector. One such case is that of Monjur Rahman, who purchased a policy…...
Life insurers must explain double-digit premium increases
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (481+ words) Australian life insurance consumers have faced repeated double-digit increases in their premiums in recent years, prompting calls from the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) for insurers to provide clear explanations. In a submission to the ongoing independent review of…...
LIAJ chief outlines three priority areas for Japan's life insurance sector in 2026
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (298+ words) It is indeed the time for the life insurance industry, which has long provided preparation and security for the future, to fulfil its mission," Mr Takada said. He highlighted the sector's critical role as Japan faces an ageing population, declining…...
LIC and Sahaj Insurance are expanding insurance access in rural areas
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (434+ words) The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Sahaj Insurance Services Private Limited to bolster insurance access across rural and semi'urban regions of India. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap in insurance awareness and…...