According to The Institutes Knowledge Group’ s annual Skills Report, risk management and insurance individuals and organizations are taking a more deliberate approach to professional development than ever before. This report, which is based on data from The Institutes’ expansive community of learners who completed over 170,000 courses and earned more…
As the former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi, recently remarked:“ For the first time in living memory, truly alone together.”. One step towards digital economic sovereignty could involve the European Central Bank issuing the digital euro sooner than planned. It would be backed by the ECB and usable for everyday payments across the euro zone.
Four health insurance companies are proposing double-digit rate increases for individual and small-group plans that currently cover around 220,000 people statewide, both on and off the Connecticut- sponsored marketplace, according to Insurance Department officials. Connecticut families are under increasing pressure from rising healthcare costs,…
The following information was released by the Insurance Information Institute:. The Insurance Information Institute and Munich Re US today announced the release of RiskScan 2026, a comprehensive cross-market research study that examines evolving risk perceptions and interconnected exposures in the United States and United Kingdom insurance…
The following information was released by the American Financial Services Association:. A new post on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Liberty Street Economics blog acknowledges an old idea: usury limits, otherwise known as interest rate caps, don't work. The authors also lay out the textbook economic theory on interest rate ceilings and go on to describe…
–For North Carolina's older workers and retirees in the State Health Plan, rates on the Medicare Advantage plans will increase, the Board of Trustees says. Changes in the Medicare Advantage Plan will save the Plan $54 million, close to closing the projected $58 million gap for 2027.. Out of pocket maximums for the Base Plan will rise from $4,000 to $4,500 and from…
Annette Taddeo announced Monday that she is running for Florida chief financial officer, giving Democrats a second candidate in the race to challenge Republican incumbent Blaise Ingoglia in November. "Florida families are getting crushed. Florida families deserve a CFO who works for you– not the insurance companies, not the insiders, not the status quo. "
Question from Diane: Even after following the Ask the Medicare Specialist Facebook Group for a couple of months, I'm still not sure I understand all the differences between Supplements and Advantage Plans. Hospitalizations longer than 60 days result in a bill of $434 per day from days 61-90, and $868 per day from days 91-150.. Part B, Medical coverage, has a cost of…
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. today announced that President& CEO Waleed Jabsheh will present at the East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at The Westin Times Square in New York City. IGI’ s presentation is scheduled to begin at 10.35 am Eastern Time. There will be an audio webcast of the presentation and this can be…
The new platform debuts with its first group focused on property reinsurance, led by Frank DiPaola, who will take on the role of President, DistinguishedRe Property, and is now open for business. Distinguished Programs today announced the launch of DistinguishedRe, its new reinsurance platform, with Frank DiPaola leading the property reinsurance division as…
