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...While Geico is the better-known brand, it is National Indemnity that is at the centre of Berkshire’s insurance operations. Within the industry, the unit is regarded as opaque....
...From a Treasury perspective, a national insurance cut makes the most sense as it directly benefits workers and offers incentives for those earning a living.”...
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...To highlight the implications of climate change for life and health insurance, the Geneva Association, together with Wellcome, the research foundation, published a paper in February....
...The private medical insurance sector is booming, with the number of people covered by health insurance hitting 5.8mn in 2022, according to the latest industry data — the highest level since 2008....
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