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The lowest prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Once that window closes, your chance to save up to $300 on your pass, or get an…
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AIA Singapore turns 95, launches new illness plan
The new plan was introduced as part of the insurer’s 95th anniversary. AIA Singapore has launched a new critical illness plan, AIA Protect 3, as part of its 95th anniversary,…
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Tesla’s solar roof is dead. Here’s what went wrong
Nearly a decade ago, Tesla introduced its solar roof, which was essentially a mini-power plant that happened to look like high-end shingles, fancy terracotta tiles or refined slate slabs. Now,…
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Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA’s child collision probe
Waymo has responded to questions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of the regulator’s investigation into a January crash in which a robotaxi struck a child…
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Singlife’s heritage income plan locks payouts up to 150 years
It blends retirement income with inheritance planning mechanics. Singlife has launched Singlife Heritage Income, a savings and insurance plan designed to support wealth transfer and retirement income under a single…
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Insurers chase $20t emerging market debt for income
US dollar corporate debt makes up $2.6t whilst sovereign debt adds $1.8t. Emerging market debt (EMD) is becoming a more prominent option for Asia-Pacific insurers seeking higher income and capital-efficient…
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US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities
A Department of Energy lab is investigating whether Chinese lidar sensors might pose a security risk if they become widely used on vehicles in the United States, TechCrunch has learned.…
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Mental health claims threaten insurers and employers by 2030
Zurich studied six markets, including Australia, Malaysia and the UK. Mental health conditions are becoming a growing risk for insurers and employers, with rising claims, productivity losses and gaps in…
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IndusInd Nippon Life’s profit surges 15% to $25m in FY 2026
The company also plans to open nearly 200 new sales units across India. IndusInd Nippon Life Insurance’s fiscal year 2026 net profit reached $24.8m (INR248 crore), up 15% on a…
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Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay
Apparently, hell has frozen over. Walmart on Friday said it will finally accept payments via both Apple Pay and Google Pay at its stores, including Walmart and Sam’s Club. The…
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