Insurance

Making the case for resilience before ‘sustainability’

The concept has become watered down, expert argues By Gia Snape Feb 21, 2024 Share Sustainability has transcended the realm...

Is auto insurance keeping house payments high?

Rising auto insurance rates helped drive a recent spike in the CPI – which may have a knock-on effect on...

QBE group chief executive talks insurer’s stability

CEO shares plans and priorities for major insurer By Terry Gangcuangco Feb 21, 2024 Share QBE Insurance Group is “much...

‘Legal’ insurance tax break blasted

Democratic-led committee targets wealthy over "booming tax dodge" By Ryan Smith Feb 21, 2024 Share The wealthiest Americans are using...

State Senate looks to slash insurance premium tax

But some politicians argue this isn't effective – or enough By Matthew Sellers Feb 21, 2024 Share In a move...

Animal Spirits: The Fed Should Cut Already

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts: See here for more information on YChart’s Advisor Pulse newsletter On...

The Omega Project: 5 Key Traits of “Omega Stocks”

You’re seeing all the headlines… Inflation’s here to stay. But the economy is booming. And the stock market recently hit...

HSBC grows mortgage lending by £4bn  

HSBC UK reports that its mortgage lending balances lifted by $5bn (£4bn) from a year ago. The move takes the...

Bridging lending hits new high

Bridging loan books hit another record high in the last quarter of 2024, according to the Association of Short Term...

Skipton Building Society loosens criteria for flats 

Skipton Building Society has relaxed its lending criteria on flats, which the mutual says will help first-time buyers get onto...

Accord relaxes affordability calculations for ‘green’ homes

Accord Mortgages has eased affordability calculations for borrowers purchasing a new energy-efficient home. The intermediary-only lender will now automatically apply...

United Trust Bank cuts second charge processing times by five days  

United Trust Bank Mortgages for Intermediaries has moved to cut second charge application-to-offer times by around five days by offering...