A last-ditch effort to prevent hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers from losing their publicly funded health insurance is facing an uphill battle in Albany. A group of Democratic lawmakers is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to put up state funds to preserve coverage for some 450,000 New Yorkers who are slated to get kicked off…
The following information was released by the New Jersey State Senate, Democrats:. The Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator James Beach that would require health insurance and Medicaid coverage for the treatment of stuttering. "For too long, New Jersey residents have been denied coverage for stutter-related speech…
That's why Rhode Island Health Insurance Commissioner Cory King is backing a budget proposal that would enshrine the state's 2019 policy establishing healthcare spending limits, adding sanctions on insurers that repeatedly exceed the target. The Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner and the Rhode Island Cost Trends Steering…
The Charlotte region will receive a significant boost in mortgage assistance funds after a federal judge finalized a $110 million settlement with Wells Fargo shareholders over allegations the bank systematically locked out people of color and other underserved communities from access to homeownership loans. As a result, the Charlotte region is one of…
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas named Arturo Barrio as vice president and regional executive for El Paso, effective May 18. As regional executive for the only Federal Reserve bank branch on the U.S.- Mexico border, Barrio will also be responsible for deepening the Dallas Feds connections with border economy leaders and experts. The El Paso branch is uniquely…
In Ashley Hinson's first TV ad, Hinson claims her priorities are lowering health care costs, supporting veterans, and banning stock trading in Congress. Meanwhile, she holds millions in stocks and her personal net worth has skyrocketed while in Congress. Hinson has taken over $717,000 in campaign contributions from the insurance and pharmaceutical…
MANHATTAN— SOME OF THE EVIDENCE in the Luigi Mangione case can be used during his state murder trial this fall, State Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro ruled on Monday. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the Dec. 4, 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as the latter was en route to his company's annual investors' conference.
On May 16, 2026, Iran’s Ministry of Economy unveiled “Hormuz Safe,” a state-backed maritime insurance platform for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz the narrow waterway through which nearly 20% of global oil supply moves every day.
BY ALISON KUZNITZ AND MICHAEL P. NORTON State House News Service. Some Massachusetts residents could see more than $230 in average annual savings under a new state effort to restrict the growth of health insurance deductibles, copays and other out-of-pocket costs. The administration highlighted Feb. 27 guidance that the Division of Insurance issued to…
James Kenfack, financial analyst at AM Best and one of the authors of the outlook, said,“ As a result of these adjustments, the segment’ s overall profitability has been restored. Morgane Hillebrandt, associate director, analytics, added,“ While France remains a highly competitive mature market, strong discipline, as well as developed risk management and cost…
South Florida’s real estate market has long attracted buyers from across the country and around the world, drawn by warm weather, no state income tax, and a lifestyle that ranges from quiet suburban neighborhoods to oceanfront luxury. But in mid-2026, conditions on the ground are considerably more complicated than the headlines suggest. Broward County is […]
Retirement used to represent freedom after decades of hard work, but for many older Americans, that picture is changing fast. Rising grocery bills, climbing insurance premiums, and higher housing costs are pushing more seniors back into the workforce even after they have already retired. Recent labor force data show that nearly 20% of Americans over…
Texan Insurance has published a homeowners insurance guide for Houston-area homeowners covering standard policy coverages, flood exclusions, Texas wind and hail deductibles, and replacement cost vs. actual cash value. The guide helps Houston homeowners identify coverage gaps before a storm hits.
2026 MAY 18– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ MARSH RE” by Julia K. Sutherland Seyfarth Shaw LLP, representing Marsh& McLennan Companies, Inc. This application was made available to the public on May 01, 2026.
2026 MAY 18– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Opioids have been published. According to news originating from Columbia, South Carolina, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Medicaid is the largest payor of opioid use disorder treatment in the United States and covers a large share of Americans with OUD.
S&P 500 earnings are outpacing the market’s surge, driven by 50.7% tech growth and record profit margins.
ALBANY— State lawmakers in New York are looking to block insurance companies from terminating coverage for their clients based on their genetics. On Wednesday, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D- Bronx, and a group of advocates called for his colleagues in the state Senate and Assembly to pass his bill that would block life, long-term care and disability insurers…
When the United States Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Chair of the Federal Reserve on May 13, 2026– with the narrowest margin in the institution's modern history, 54 votes to 45– financial markets interpreted the event as a policy shift. Rather, it represents the crystallization of two structural trends that have evolved in parallel for nearly four…
by Scott Martindale CEO, Sabrient Systems LLC Quick note 1: Sabrient’s new Dividend 56 Portfolio just launched on 5/6 as a 24-month portfolio holding 46 dividend-paying stocks across a range of market caps and sectors. It employs a Growth & Income strategy, offering a bond-like current dividend yield of 3.36% while seeking capital appreciation potential. Notably, the…
