Insurance Companies

A quiet move in the pension funds of the Israeli public is leading to a jump of hundreds of percent in monthly payments. Who are the savers affected immediately, how do insurance companies exploit the law, and how can you protect yourself?

A couple from Bat Yam is accused of posing as insurance company representatives, providing victims with accurate personal details to gain their trust, and then convincing them to provide codes that allowed money to be withdrawn from their bank accounts. According to the indictment, the total amount stolen is 408,400 shekels.

The Capital Market Authority is working to eliminate temporary life insurance discounts, requiring companies to maintain initial terms throughout the policy's duration. The regulator warns that customers lured by low entry prices often become trapped due to age or health issues, eventually facing premium hikes of hundreds of percent.

A draft circular published by the Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Authority is intended to put an end to discounts of tens of percent that insurance companies grant to customers for a limited period of several years, in order to encourage enrollment. "It may influence his judgment at the time of enrollment and bias him away from making an informed decision," they write at the Authority.

Four life insurance giants in Tokyo are stuck with massive losses on government bonds following interest rate hikes. Now, as the yen plunges to record lows and the Americans scramble to calm the currency market, the local complication is becoming a dramatic test for the global economy.

Between 2021 and 2024, car insurance premiums jumped by an average of 42%, but since early 2025, rates have decreased by about 10%. Many companies still offer renewals at last year's prices, which often leads to significant overpayment for consumers.

Following a 14% decline in June, the insurance sector saw a recovery in July, with the insurance index rising by 6.15%. However, the rebound was uneven across the industry. We analyze why insurance stocks act as a leveraged bet on the market and what this means for your long-term savings.