—Alan Greenspan, who served five terms as chair of the Federal Reserve, died on Monday at the age of 100.. "He was a giant of a man who helped shape the U.S. economy for decades under presidents of both parties, but was always honest in acknowledging his mistakes," Mitchell added, according to NBC News. Greenspan served as the 13th chair of the central bank from 1987 to 2006,…

Kelly Ayotte vetoed bills Friday involving public-sector risk pools, which are the nonprofit organizations tasked with helping public schools and municipalities provide health insurance and benefits for their employees. Last year, SchoolCare, one of the largest public-sector risk pools in the state, faced a $4.5 million deficit. The Legislature produced…

CHEYENNE— Wyoming lawmakers and health care leaders gathered last week for the debut of the Legislature's Health Insurance Affordability Task Force, a group charged with untangling the complexities of rising medical costs and insurance premiums in a state where geographical isolation often dictates the price of survival. He discussed the economics of…

MANISTEE COUNTY— During its regular June meeting, the Manistee County Board of Commissioners voted to switch to a self-funded health insurance plan for county employees and their dependents currently enrolled in the county's health insurance program. Health policy information organization Kieser Family Foundation defines self-funded insurance as, "…

W. R. Berkley Corporation will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance…

Finally, AARP says that the general "rule of thumb is that you’ ll need about 80% of your preretirement income to maintain your lifestyle," according to its website. That's because retirees do not pay into Social Security, put money into a 401 k, commute or buy new office clothing, AARP reports. Nevertheless, although Connecticut is among the wealthiest states, it's…

The following information was released by the Michigan State Government:. Summer travel season has arrived, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is providing insurance tips to help Michiganders prepare as they hit the road or travel abroad throughout the warm-weather season. "Summertime is great for getting out on the road and…

Veteran strategic human resources leader Earl Dudley Jr. will become Chief Human Resources Officer at Mutual of Omaha effective July 13, according to Chairman and CEO James Blackledge. Our workforce is at the core of our mission of helping more people more completely meet their financial needs, and Earl will play a vital role as we position our workforce for the…

Hicks Thomas LLP, a premier national trial firm, is pleased to announce that veteran trial lawyer Mitch Reid has joined the firm as a partner in its new Denver office, adding to its nationally recognized managed care litigation practice and continuing a period of remarkable growth for the group. Like that group, Mr. Reid built his career at Hunton Andrews Kurth,…

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston:. The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston today announced the formation of the First Districts Payments Advisory Council. This council will contribute invaluable insight on the U.S. payments system as it continues to evolve by drawing on the expertise, innovation, and perspectives of…