How much does your insurer really know about you? It could be more than just what’ s on your application form for the policy. Insurers have long been allowed to use what they know about us to charge different prices for the same level of cover, albeit within some tight rules.
By the time Democrat Xavier Becerra left Washington, D.C., more Americans than ever had health insurance, owing partly to his work over the years to pass, defend, and expand the Affordable Care Act. It's an achievement the former congressman and U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services often touts as he campaigns for California governor against Republican…
As Asia’ s insurance markets become more competitive with softer market conditions, AM Best’ s composite of Asia-Pacific reinsurance companies reversed a revenue decline from the previous year, posting a 4.0% increase in net insurance service revenue in 2025, driven primarily by overseas business. “The broader improvement in underwriting profitability…
Aug. 23— When enhanced premium tax credits were allowed to expire last year, Mark Robokoff, who owns a pet supply shop in Anchorage, decided to keep his health insurance. That meant a plan that cost him around $950 per month last year has cost $2,860 per month since the beginning of the year. Like hundreds of other small-business owners in Alaska, he was faced with an…
Aug. 23— Soon after the Plains Township zoning/hearing board allowed an Allentown- based music promoter to host a concert at Pocono Downs, tickets went on sale. The promoter was mandated to have one security officer per 100 concert-goers and have a $1 million umbrella liability insurance policy to protect Plains Township from any liability related to personal…
