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In Arizona's most competitive district, Ciscomani and Mendoza spar over healthcare policies
The future of insurance, hospitals and healthcare is a major issues in the race between Juan Ciscomani and JoAnna Mendoza
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
RFK Jr. Names New Members to Powerful Health Panel Whose Work He Has Blocked
Mr. Kennedy has repeatedly interfered with the work of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, whose recommendations guide insurance coverage for many Americans.
'The era of employer health insurance is ending': Oscar Health CEO explains
Oscar Health (OSCR) CEO Mark Bertolini sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the state of the healthcare industry, highlighting why employer-sponsored health insurance might not last forever.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Assist Cannabis Businesses in Getting Insurance
The bipartisan legislation aims to shield insurance companies that serve the cannabis industry from federal prosecution and liability.
Comstock Schools: Teachers could get raise by dropping MESSA for cheaper health plan
Michigan schools grapple with rising insurance costs
Insurance Companies That Provide Coverage For Marijuana Businesses Would Be Shielded From Federal Punishment Under New Congressional Bill
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed a bill to provide a safe harbor to insurance companies that work with state-legal marijuana businesses. The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act was filed by Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) on Wednesday. The legislation would protect insurers, brokers and agents from being penalized […]
Zocdoc CEO: I’ve watched Walmart, IBM, and others try to ‘disrupt’ healthcare. Here’s why they failed
For too long, we have mistaken disruption for progress. Patients still struggle to find a doctor who takes their insurance.
CVS Health's Aetna to streamline cancer treatment approvals
CVS Health's Aetna health insurance unit will cut back next year on the preapprovals it requires for treatment for cancer patients to only one medical prior authorization process early on, the company said on Thursday.
Industry titans’ warning to Congress: Do what we say or health insurance premiums go up
Some of America’s biggest companies say a law aimed at protecting patients is about to hurt them instead.
Why life insurers are losing clients they already won
Consumers still want a human advisor for life insurance, but most carriers stop talking to them the moment the policy is signed
Having Health Insurance Doesn’t Prevent Medical Debt
A new survey finds that one third of insured Americans are paying off medical bills.
Phoenix Suns Signing Free Agent Center as Mark Williams Insurance
General manager Brian Gregory fortified a depleted frontcourt by securing Duop Reath, a floor-spacing veteran who provides crucial depth while Mark Williams recovers from shoulder surgery.
Insurance moves: Relation Insurance, NFP and Gild Insurance
They include a new chief revenue officer and a new VP of complex risk
Ballad Health lawsuit against United Healthcare dismissed
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Ballad Health against national insurance group United Healthcare. The hospital system had claimed that United had routi…
In reversal, California regulator says unmarried drivers should not pay more for auto insurance
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, in a reversal, will no longer allow auto insurers to consider marital status in setting premiums, a policy that has resulted in unmarried drivers paying more.
Healthcare Hearing Examines Barriers to Access and Affordability
A House Judiciary hearing examines healthcare access, affordability, mergers, regulation and insurance fraud. Read the key findings and policy concerns.
Survey: 54% of Small- to Mid-Sized Businesses Report Double-Digit Health Plan Premium Increases for 2027
/PRNewswire/ -- eHealth (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today published new original research showing that over half of...
Renaissance Recognized in 5-Star Networks and Alliances 2026 by Insurance Business America
CHICAGO, September 16, 2026--Renaissance has been named a 5-Star Network & Alliance by Insurance Business America
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
The public health insurance option isn't the great choice you think it is
Moderate Democrats have frequently been returning to an old Obamacare debate-era proposal called the public option. They often label it “Medicare for all who want it” in order to piggyback off the better known single-payer proposal. Those who desire reform but get anxious about a universal and single-payer insurance system dubbed “Medicare for All” understandably […]
Stark differences in kids' health coverage
The gaps in health insurance are expected to continue due to Medicaid policy changes.
As health insurance premiums rise, CT officials say system is broken. Word ‘unsustainable’ spoken often.
“I think the rates that were finalized speak to the underlying failure of the system that we have in place right now,” said State Comptroller Sean Scanlon.
Star Health FY26 Data Highlights How Young India is Driving the Digital Health Insurance Revolution
India's leading standalone health insurer, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412) today released its FY26 direct digital channel data showing that young, salaried Indians are increasingly choosing digital channels to buy higher-value health insurance covers.
NFP acquires Moores Insurance Management
The company keeps buildings its private client business one Midwest at a time
World Insurance Associates picks up another New Jersey agency
It's another entry in World's ongoing New Jersey buying spree
Top insurance official recommends task force for studying Idaho's most critical healthcare issues
The Idaho Legislature continues to study the state’s health insurance system before reconvening for the 2027 legislative session.
Free mobile clinic helps Topeka residents access health care
A free mobile health clinic is offering blood-pressure checks, screenings, and medical education to Topeka residents with or without health insurance.
ANV Group rebrands Specialty Comp Insurance as ANV Comp
Specialty Comp Insurance is the second of three workers' comp businesses ANV has bought this year
Dr. Oz visits Atlanta to promote Georgia's new employee health insurance tool
Georgia is launching a new way for businesses to provide employee health insurance, with the Trump Administration pushing this initiative while premiums are set to rise again.
Dr. Oz visits Atlanta to promote Georgia's new employee health insurance tool
Georgia is launching a new way for businesses to provide employee health insurance, with the Trump Administration pushing this initiative while premiums are set to rise again.
Norwalk man pleads guilty to years-long prize insurance business scam
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Norwalk man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to an offense related to the operation of a fraudulent prize insurance business, the United States Attorney for the …
Newsom signs first-in-U.S. standards for homes damaged by wildfire smoke
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to create new standards to test and remediate homes damaged by wildfire smoke, and to require insurance companies to pay for the associated costs.
Wausau city employees face 76% deductible hike under 2027 health plan
Wausau city employees' health insurance deductibles would jump 76% in 2027 under a plan committees approved to hold the premium increase to 9.6%.
Health Care Access and Affordability for Adults with Multiple or Complex Health Conditions: A Snapshot of Patient Experiences
KFF polling has long shown that many U.S. families struggle to afford health care and how costs shape decisions about whether and when to seek care. In the past year, worries about costs have intensified, with the cost of health care topping the public’s list of economic anxieties. Even adults with health insurance report difficulty...
Illinois alerts more than 700,000 people they will or could lose public health insurance
The state has mailed letters to thousands of Medicaid enrollees with low incomes or a disability. They could lose coverage as soon as Oct. 1 due to legislation that President Donald Trump signed into law last year.
Logan Airport workers push Massport on health insurance
Roughly 30 percent of Logan airport service workers are uninsured, a report found.
Venture Capital Investments in Maternal Health Startups
A new study by LDI Fellows identified 172 VC-backed maternal health startups, but fewer than half accepted insurance and only 34% took Medicaid.
Only 46% of Gen Z, Millennial health plan members trust payers: Accenture survey
Member trust in insurers is on the decline among Gen Z and Millennials, down 10.5% between 2023 and 2026, new research from Accenture found. | This trust gap, according to analysts, could cost $3 billion in future member lifetime value for the largest commercial payers over the next decade.
Thousands at risk of losing health insurance
Plus: How small businesses are embracing AI, construction sites make room for women and more.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Innovise Business Consultants
/PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Englewood, Colorado-based McMillan Insurance & Bonding Inc., dba Innovise Business...
Health insurance rates poised to rise again as Pa. regulators claim limited power to control increases
Nearly 202,000 people have canceled their plans through the state’s marketplace, Pennie, over the past nine months.
Dr. Oz helps Georgia’s John King promote health insurance tool for businesses
The tool is aimed at helping businesses provide more health insurance options for their employees.
Soft power insurance market hides a harder renewal problem
Rate cuts of up to 40% mask rising insurable values and equipment lead times that threaten BI coverage adequacy
Insurance Business reveals top US insurance networks and alliances for 2026
Agents are placing greater weight on operational support when assessing network relationships
Markel International bolsters leadership in new Marine Transportation business with two key appointments
/PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Dean Johnson to Head of...
People Moves: Ascot Aligns US Business for Next Phase of Growth
Ascot announced a series of changes to its U.S. operating and distribution model, including a new U.S. regional executive leadership team, an expanded
Findings in Science Reported from Sun Yat-Sen University (Long-term care insurance and unmet needs in China: perspectives of older adults and family members): Science
According to news reporting originating from Guangzhou, People’ s Republic of China, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ With population aging, many countries have introduced long-term care insurance and provide home-based services for older adults. For more information on this research see: Long-term care insurance and unmet needs in China:...
You’re going to pay more for health insurance in 2027 as employers see costs jumping for the fifth straight year
Health insurance costs are rising so fast they could eat into workers’ paychecks next year, according to a survey of 1,800 U.S. employers
CT insurance department approves rate hikes for 2027 health plans
CT elected officials criticized the approved average rate hike of 11.3% for 2027 state-regulated, individual health plans.
Holmes Murphy’s Brainery class completes 1,700 hours of insurance training
Holmes Murphy’s onboarding program Brainery, recently completed its latest cohort, which completed more than 1,700 combined hours of insurance training during the program. Full-time employees participate in Brainery when they are hired and transition into their respective roles after completing it. This year’s cohort included 25 full-time employees who received hands-on training across the company’s…
CT launches $5M tax credit to help small businesses offer health insurance
Connecticut's ICHRA tax credit offers small businesses up to $1,000 per employee annually to help offset rising health insurance costs.
CT launches $5M tax credit to help small businesses offer health insurance
Connecticut's ICHRA tax credit offers small businesses up to $1,000 per employee annually to help offset rising health insurance costs.
Heart & Soul: Free clinic in Westfield offers health care to uninsured, underinsured
Hamilton County has a relatively low rate of people without health insurance. However, a free clinic in Westfield treated about 700 people – totaling approximately 1,700 patient visits – just last year. For Heart & Soul Free Clinic Executive Director Lisa Zouvelos Kreag, the
San Antonio small businesses team up to save on health insurance
CollectiveX is bringing Texas small businesses together to lower the costs of supplies and services, starting with health insurance.
San Antonio small businesses team up to save on health insurance
CollectiveX is bringing Texas small businesses together to lower the costs of supplies and services, starting with health insurance.
WTW appoints Owens to lead Irish captive business
Willis, a WTW business, appoints Gerard Owens as head of captive and insurance management solutions for Ireland, effective 1 November.
Parents urge NJ to mandate health insurance coverage for rare pediatric condition
Parents of children with rare syndromes known as PANS or PANDAS want the state to mandate insurance coverage.
New higher coverage levels for ECO and SCO in 2027
Why farmers should consider the 2027 federal crop insurance changes expanding SCO and ECO to higher coverage levels, offering more protection.
PGSA Warns against Serving Violating Vessels
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) warned insurers, protection and indemnity insurance clubs, and classification societies against providing services to vessels listed as violating its regulations governing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
State reverses one-third of health insurer decisions
When an insurer denies a patient's claim, Connecticut residents can fight the decision. Data from the Connecticut Insurance Department identifies insurers and types of claims that are the target of complaints. In 2025, Connecticut policyholders filed over 5,000 complaints with state regulators.
Kansas City hospitals are seeing more patients without insurance
The end of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans is adding to the tally of uninsured patients. New Medicaid requirements coming in January could be a multiplier.
Michael Dell's DFO Management nears take-private deal for Baldwin Insurance Group, FT reports
Dell CEO Michael Dell's DFO Management is nearing a take-private deal for insurance brokerage firm The Baldwin Insurance Group , the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Rate hikes announced for Connecticut health insurance
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has announced its decisions on rate increases it will be allowing insurance companies to put
Up, up, and away: Are double-digit health insurance rate increases ahead?
It looks like another round of health insurance premium increases for millions of Floridians who get their insurance through the federal health care makretplaces.
GOP candidates turn up the volume on lower health insurance costs
Republicans are testing a new midterm message: They're populists fighting against health insurance companies while working to lower premium costs.
New location marks latest milestone for Near North Health
CHICAGO — For 60 years, Near North Health has been on a mission to serve patients without limits, regardless of their zip code, insurance status or ability to pay. Sidney Thomas from Near North Hea…
ACA, Medicare or health insurance through work? Your health insurance bills are about to go up
The premium increases stem in part from rising healthcare costs, including higher prices for medical care and expensive prescription drugs.
Up, up, and away: Are double-digit health insurance rate increases ahead?
The Sunshine State also led the nation in the number of people who fell off Obamacare plans last year.
The Prescription for Better Health Insurance? Competition.
Anticompetitive behavior, such as consolidation, in the health-insurance industry has allowed a small group of insurers to dominate the market. One of the main drivers of this behavior is “adverse selection,” where individuals know more about how sick they are than insurance companies do. To mitigate the risk of paying out more claims than they can cover, insurers often raise their premiums. Kellogg’s Amanda Starc and her colleague argue that, to create a truly healthy health-insurance marketplace, regulators and policymakers need a framework for rethinking the complex interactions between adverse selection and regulatory guardrails.
Pennsylvania health insurance rates poised to rise again as regulators claim limited power to curb increases
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and...
Build confidence with health insurance decisions at extension webinar
Those interested in building confidence in making health insurance decisions can join a webinar series hosted by Penn State Extension.
CT regulators approve double-digit health insurance rate hikes for 2027
CT approved 2027 health insurance increases averaging 11.3% for individuals and 15.1% for small groups.
Senate Dems pass reintroduced legislation to reform ‘hard cap’ on educators’ health benefits
Michigan Senate Democrats passed legislation on Thursday to rein in skyrocketing health insurance costs for educators and other public employees. While the GOP-controlled House is unlikely to take up the bill, the Senate’s action makes it clear that educators’ fight for more affordable healthcare is not over — but it does hinge on the result […]
Illinois alerts more than 700,000 people they will or could lose public health insurance
The state has mailed letters to thousands of Medicaid enrollees who are low-income or have a disability. They could lose coverage as soon as Oct. 1 due to legislation that President Trump signed into law last year.
Health Insurance Rates Poised to Rise Again as Pa. Regulators Claim Limited Power to Control Increases
Nearly 202,000 people have canceled their plans through the state’s marketplace, Pennie, over the past nine months.
Department of War extends, expands health insurance pilot for civilian employees and dependents in Japan
The Department of War is expanding access through the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, including eligibility for authorized dependents of DOW civilian employees. This expansion reaffirms the DOW’s ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality healthcare access for civilian personnel and their families in Japan.
Health insurance rates poised to rise again as Pa. regulators claim limited power to control increases
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sig…
Up, up, and away: Are double-digit health insurance rate increases ahead?
Twelve Affordable Care Act participating insurers submitted for rate increases in the coming year, data published by KFF show.
What a Business Owner’s Policy Covers and Leaves Out
Northern Nevada Insurance Agency, an independent agency in Reno, quotes business owner’s policies across multiple carriers for restaurants, retail stores, rental property owners, contractors and professional offices. The bundle covers commercial property, general liability and business interruption, while workers’ compensation, commercial auto and professional liability are separate policies the agency reviews alongside it. Reno, NV, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A business owner's policy i
How Medicaid ACOs can lead the US toward maternal health equity
As the largest insurance program for maternity care, Medicaid is uniquely positioned to shape maternal health in the United States, where maternal mortality rates far outweigh those of other wealthy nations ...
PA regulators say they're limited on insurance rate hikes
Nearly 202,000 people have canceled their plans through the state’s marketplace, Pennie, over the past nine months.
Asian Captive Conference 2026 Highlights How Captives Are Utilised as Businesses Navigate Risks
The 8th Asian Captive Conference (ACC) 2026 yesterday brought together more than 300 risk and industry professionals from the region and beyond to explore how captive insurance is enabling businesses to refine their risk management strategy amid an uncertain and multi-faceted operating environment. The conference was co-organised by Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. (Labuan IBFC Inc.) and the Labuan International Insurance Association (LIIA).
Barry I. Levy
Rivkin Radler Managing Partner Barry I. Levy works hand in hand with institutional and individual clients to navigate complex litigation in the insurance, healthcare and financial services arenas.
3 Strategies to Improve Health Insurance, Per Georgetown Report
A Georgetown report outlines three strategies to improve health insurance by lowering costs, simplifying coverage and protecting patients from corporate abuses.
Sticker shock as health insurance premiums increase ahead of new coverage cliff
Washington’s insurance commissioner has approved an average 22.2% increase in premiums for health plans sold through the state’s insurance exchange next year.
Los Angeles County probes Farmers Insurance Company's handling of wildfire claims
Los Angeles County launched a probe into Farmers Insurance Company's handling of claims by policyholders impacted by last year's devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, after a growing number of residents
Up, up, and away: Are double-digit health insurance rate increases ahead?
It looks like another round of health insurance premium increases for millions of Floridians who get their insurance through the federal health care makretplaces. Twelve Affordable Care Act participating insurers submitted for rate increases in the coming year, data published by KFF show. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida filed for the largest increase, 39.14%. By contrast, Centene […]