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• Welsh rugby: WRU board member calls sexism probe 'sensationalism'
  
  Admiral Insurance co-founder Henry Engelhardt accuses programme makers of "not wanting to listen".
  BBC News.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• LendingTree (TREE) Benefits From Growth Efforts Amid High Costs
  
  LendingTree's (TREE) top-line growth has been aided by its focus on improvement in product offerings and meeting customer demands. However, high costs and lower Insurance segment income are concerning.
  Zacks.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• Here's Why You Should Hold EverQuote (EVER) in Your Portfolio
  
  EverQuote (EVER) stands to gain from the solid performance of automotive and other insurance marketplace verticals and higher consumer traffic.
  Zacks.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• Generative AI: Ready To Engage Your Insurance Customers
  
  The three most significant generative-AI advantages for the insurance industry all focus on creating deeper and more winnable consumer experiences.
  Forbes.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• Cyclists to be forced to have insurance, number plates and indicators under new laws in Italy
  
  Cyclists in Italy will be made to have licence plates, indicators, insurance and wear helmets following a proposed law by its government.
  Sky News.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• Six top tips for ensuring you're not a victim of theft while on holiday
  
  Having your money or belongings stolen while away can turn a holiday into a hell-iday in the blink of an eye. Luckily, insurance firm True Traveller has rustled up these top anti-theft tips.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• The top 10 destinations where British holidaymakers are most likely to have their belongings stolen
  
  EXCLUSIVE. These findings come from insurance firm True Traveller, which analysed theft and robbery claims Britons made in 2022.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• Startup Co-Founded By Entrepreneurial Doctor To Leverage Seismic Shift Of $265 Billion In Healthcare Marketplace
  
  The healthcare industry made up of traditional providers like insurance companies, hospitals and other healthcare providers, it is primed for disruption.
  Forbes.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• 3 Insurance Stocks to Buy With Great Momentum and Growth
  
  Insurers typically benefit from rising interest rates. The recently released strong macroeconomic data has increased the odds of another rate hike in June. Therefore, it could be wise to ...
  Entrepreneur.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Money stored in payment apps such as Venmo may be more vulnerable than bank deposits, CFPB says
  
  Most money stored in nonbank payment apps is not often protected by federal deposit insurance, the CFPB warns.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 7 Jun 2023.
• Editorial: Climate change is making California more expensive. Home insurance is the latest bellwether
  
  State Farm said it will stop writing new home insurance policies because of climate risks and rising costs. California lawmakers need to be more aggressive in building safer communities.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 2 Jun 2023.
• Ten states sue to try to block large flood insurance rate hikes
  
  The increases are slated to be phased in over the coming years. The states say the steeper rates could cost some people their homes and businesses.
  CBS News.  Friday, 2 Jun 2023.
• Measuring inflation can be tricky and quirky. Here are 3 examples
  
  Inflation readings in consumer price index categories such as housing, health insurance and technology don't always jibe with consumers' reality.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 1 Jun 2023.
• Democratic lawmakers press Newsom to spend millions from health insurance fines
  
  Gov. Gavin Newsom is under pressure from allies to begin spending money on healthcare that the state raised by fining Californians who forgo health insurance.
  Los Angeles Times.  Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
• State Farm California insurance: Company will no longer insure new homes in state due to fire risk
  
  State Farm is the second insurance company to stop offering coverage due to wildfires. In the past six years, California has experienced a record number of wildfires.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 30 May 2023.

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