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Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
LifeLabs Deepens Support to Communities Impacted by Saskatchewan Wildfires with an Additional $5,000 Donation
Toronto, ON, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As wildfires continue to impact communities across Saskatchewan, LifeLabs is pleased to deepen its commitment to relief efforts, contributing an additional $5,000. This latest contribution brings the company's total support for wildfire relief efforts to $20,000 in 2025. The safety and well-being of our customers, employees, and communities remain LifeLabs' top priority. Earlier this summer, LifeLabs donated a $5,000 donation to both the Canadian Red Cross and the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI), recognizing their vital roles in providing emergency assistance. Building upon this support, LifeLabs is now making an additional $5,000 contribution to the Saskatoon Community Foundation Emergency Response Fund, which is coordinating funds and collecting donations to provide relief for individuals evacuated due to the wildfires, and St. John Ambulance for Saskatchewan, which is providing First Aid, Therapy Dog comfort visits, and essential care to those displaced by the fires. Further amplifying its impact, LifeLabs' Employee Giving Program, which matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar to the registered charity of their choice, has committed to contributing up to an additional $5,000 to wildlife relief efforts. 'At LifeLabs, our hearts go out to everyone affected by these devastating wildfires,' says Charles Brown, President and CEO, LifeLabs. 'We are deeply committed to supporting the health and safety of our communities, during times of crisis. We are truly grateful to the first responders and organizations across the country who are coming together to provide care, comfort, and relief when it's needed most.' To stay informed about LifeLabs' operational status of its Patient Service Centres, please visit: Together, we can make a meaningful difference. By standing with our fellow Canadians, we are showing unwavering care, compassion, and commitment to helping those who need it most. About LifeLabs LifeLabs is Canada's leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are a committed innovator in supporting Canadians to live healthier lives, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. LifeLabs has been named one of Canada's Best Employers (2021, 2022 and 2023) and Best Employers for Diversity (2022, 2023 and 2024) by Forbes, named by BrandSpark as the Most Trusted Brand in medical diagnostic services voted by Canadians (2023 and 2024) and recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. Learn more at .
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
LifeLabs Deepens Support to Communities Impacted by Saskatchewan Wildfires with an Additional $5,000 Donation
Toronto, ON, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As wildfires continue to impact communities across Saskatchewan, LifeLabs is pleased to deepen its commitment to relief efforts, contributing an additional $5,000. This latest contribution brings the company's total support for wildfire relief efforts to $20,000 in 2025. The safety and well-being of our customers, employees, and communities remain LifeLabs' top priority. Earlier this summer, LifeLabs donated a $5,000 donation to both the Canadian Red Cross and the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI), recognizing their vital roles in providing emergency assistance. Building upon this support, LifeLabs is now making an additional $5,000 contribution to the Saskatoon Community Foundation Emergency Response Fund, which is coordinating funds and collecting donations to provide relief for individuals evacuated due to the wildfires, and St. John Ambulance for Saskatchewan, which is providing First Aid, Therapy Dog comfort visits, and essential care to those displaced by the fires. Further amplifying its impact, LifeLabs' Employee Giving Program, which matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar to the registered charity of their choice, has committed to contributing up to an additional $5,000 to wildlife relief efforts. 'At LifeLabs, our hearts go out to everyone affected by these devastating wildfires,' says Charles Brown, President and CEO, LifeLabs. 'We are deeply committed to supporting the health and safety of our communities, during times of crisis. We are truly grateful to the first responders and organizations across the country who are coming together to provide care, comfort, and relief when it's needed most.' To stay informed about LifeLabs' operational status of its Patient Service Centres, please visit: Together, we can make a meaningful difference. By standing with our fellow Canadians, we are showing unwavering care, compassion, and commitment to helping those who need it most. About LifeLabs LifeLabs is Canada's leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are a committed innovator in supporting Canadians to live healthier lives, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. LifeLabs has been named one of Canada's Best Employers (2021, 2022 and 2023) and Best Employers for Diversity (2022, 2023 and 2024) by Forbes, named by BrandSpark as the Most Trusted Brand in medical diagnostic services voted by Canadians (2023 and 2024) and recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. Learn more at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Insurance Sector May Cross Rs 25 Lakh Crore By 2030; Penetration Could Rise To 5%: IBAI Report
Last Updated: India's insurance industry may double from Rs 11 lakh crore in 2024 to Rs 25 lakh crore by 2030, says a report by IBAI and McKinsey. Insurance penetration could rise to 5%. India's insurance industry is poised for massive expansion and could more than double from Rs 11 lakh crore in 2024 to Rs 25 lakh crore by 2030, according to a new report launched by the Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) in collaboration with McKinsey & Company. The report was unveiled during IBAI's 24th Foundation Day in Mumbai by Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan. It also added that India's insurance penetration could accelerate to 5% from 3.7%, bringing it closer to the global average of 6.8%. The report, titled 'Leading the Path to Insurance for All: Broker of the Future', outlines the strategic role brokers can play in achieving this growth and supporting the government's vision of 'Insurance for All by 2047'. It projects insurance penetration to rise from 3.7% to 5% by 2030, closing in on the global average of 6.8%. In the retail segment, among affluent and ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth customers (UHNI and HNIs are individuals with household personal financial assets over INR 8.5 crore) customers, 60% customers believe that their ideal life insurance cover should be 10 times their salary, yet only 30% have this cover, added the report. Similarly, in the institutional segment, 70 percent micro and small enterprises purchase insurance because of regulatory or client mandates. • Bridging India's 91% protection gap (one of the highest globally), remains critical – especially for mass-market customers and SMEs, which are the most vulnerable to losses from risk events o Despite being the world's fourth largest economy, India has lower insurance penetration when compared to developed economies. Only 1 in 2 Indians (above the age of 18 years) has life insurance, and 2 in 5 Indians has health insurance. This number drops to 1 in 4, if government schemes are excluded. o While life insurance penetration is at 2.8%, there is a significant protection gap due to limited adoption of pure term protection. o While 65% of India's population lives in rural areas and contributes around 45% of the country's GDP, only about 2% of life insurance branches are present in rural regions, highlighting a significant access gap • Retail and SME segments will be the twin engines of growth o Gross written premiums (GWP) in the retail segment have the potential to double and reach an opportunity of up to Rs 21 lakh crore, across life and non-life insurance in 2030. The mass-market segment is poised to contribute approximately 45% of the premium pool. This segment is volume-driven and although average ticket sizes remain low, its scale and growing awareness offer a meaningful opportunity despite the price sensitivity. o Similarly, non-life GWP driven by the institutional segment has the potential to nearly triple to Rs 2.8 lakh crore by 2030. Health and property lines of business will drive around 80% of institutional premiums. India has 6 crore SMEs with less than 5% having any insurance. This segment contributes only about 10% of the premium pools today but is expected to grow the fastest i.e. 4 to 5 times by 2030. Mr. Narendra Bharindwal, President, Insurance Brokers Association of India said, 'India's insurance sector is entering a new era of opportunity, with the potential to more than double by 2030. The growth, however, needs to be secured by fast focus on bridging the massive 91% protection gap that exists in the country. At this moment, brokers have a strategic inflection point. Moving away from merely intermediaries, brokers are becoming trusted advisors that will translate awareness into action and build trust in underserved markets. Regulations permitting, with access to growth capital and investments in digital capabilities, brokers would be able to scale, drive inclusion, and form the bedrock of India's journey toward 'Insurance for All' by 2047. This empowerment must begin now." view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 12:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
UPSC bars candidate for three years after being held with 'incriminating material', using unfair means in examination
A woman candidate was barred for three years by the Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) for using unfair means during a government job recruitment examination on Friday. In a post on LinkedIn, UPSC said that the candidate has been cancelled from attempting current year's examination as well for "possessing incriminating material". Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others Data Science Digital Marketing Public Policy Management PGDM Project Management MCA Leadership CXO Cybersecurity Operations Management Finance Artificial Intelligence Data Science Data Analytics MBA healthcare Degree Product Management Design Thinking Others Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details "As the candidate has violated the rules of the Examination and is found to be guilty under the rule of the Examination - 12(1)(h) 'being in possession of or using unfair means during the examination," the UPSC said in a statement by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo It further said that disciplinary action has been taken on the candidate. "Accordingly, UPSC has taken stringent disciplinary action in line with standardization of penalties by cancelling the candidature for the current year's examination and debarred the individual from appearing in all future examination(s)/Selection(s) to be conducted by the Commission for a period of 3 years." Live Events UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar told PTI that the Commission is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and fairness in its examination processes. "Any candidate found guilty of indulging in unfair means or misconduct during examinations faces strict disciplinary action as per rules, including debarment from future examinations, as the strictest action," he told PTI. Kumar added that such measures are necessary to preserve the sanctity of the selection process and to ensure that merit remains the sole criterion for recruitment to the government services. 'This is the sole reason why UPSC for the last 100 years, has been an epitome of merit and fair system, and candidates from any background can get selected, purely on merit basis, as per the selection process," he added. Last year, the UPSC had taken a series of actions against former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar , including filing a criminal case, for availing attempts in the civil services exam by faking her identity. Khedkar was accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Class (OBC) and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Barnama
3 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Dr Wan Azizah Urges Cancer Patients To Stay Positive
SHAH ALAM, July 27 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of the Prime Minister, encouraged cancer patients to maintain a positive mindset and focus on the brighter side of life, In her speech at the Charity Event for the Women Cancer Awareness and Support Organisation (KAWAN) today, Dr Wan Azizah emphasised that cancer should not be seen as the end, urging patients to embrace hope and resilience in their journey. "We must always think positively, not negatively. Appreciate even the smallest things. Cancer is not the end; it's an opportunity to strengthen ourselves, Insya-Allah," she said.
