Neptune Insurance Holdings, Inc., the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States, today highlighted a new way for consumers to shop for flood insurance: asking their personal Muse agent to do it for them. The emergence of AI agents, like Meta’ s Muse, capable of browsing the web, completing forms, and performing multi-step tasks has the potential…
A quarterly report and an independent audit tell conflicting stories about the Idaho School Benefit Trust's finances, according to public documents shared by the Idaho Department of Insurance last week. Meanwhile, included in those documents, internal board minutes show the trust painted a rosy picture of low rates and stability and unveil that the trust…
It's just one of the provisions that kick in Thursday under the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," including a change to the way states are charged for operation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the food assistance program known as SNAP. That change could end up costing Maryland up to $57 million. The changes under H.R.1 have been phased in…
Inflation didn't rise as much as feared in August, based on the measurement that the Federal Reserve Board prefers, but Virginia economists say a 3.4% increase over a year ago is still "uncomfortably high" as record diesel fuel prices ripple through the economy. "They're probably happy it didn't grow by more, but it's uncomfortably high," said Alice Louise Kassens,…
2026 OCT 01– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at CDC& FDA Daily– Investigators discuss new findings in Coronavirus- COVID-19. For more information on this research see: A Quantitative Analysis of Multidimensional Changes In Unemployment Insurance Policies*. Journal of Economic Dynamics& Control, 2026; 191. Journal of Economic Dynamics& Control can be…
RICHMOND- Inflation didn't rise as much as feared in August, based on the measurement that the Federal Reserve Board prefers, but Virginia economists say a 3.4% increase over a year ago is still "uncomfortably high" as record diesel fuel prices ripple through the economy. "They're probably happy it didn't grow by more, but it's uncomfortably high," said Alice Louise…
Dave Min, and Johnny Olszewski, Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Building Resilient Housing Task Force, introduced the Community Disaster Protection Act, which would foster and incentivize the development of new disaster insurance products to help high-risk communities secure affordable coverage and promote…
Because of Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act, over 450,000 New Yorkers lost Essential Plan coverage. WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer led the entire New York Democratic delegation in the introduction of the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act. Apart from cutting nearly $1…
A new study shows that many retirees need guidance, clear withdrawal strategies, and guaranteed lifetime income to feel they have a “license to spend” on things they enjoy.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2026/ PRNewswire/— U.S. News& World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today recognizes the winners of the 2027 Life Insurance Companies Awards. "Selecting life insurance requires clear, reliable data so policyholders can make informed financial decisions," said Rachael Brennan, insurance reporter at U.S. News.
A proactive approach to oral and overall health is the focus of a new employer benefits solution launched by United Concordia Dental.
Chubb Perú initiated operations in 1998 as Altas Cumbres; in 2007, it was acquired by ACE Group and named ACE Seguros S.A., until 2016, when ACE Limited acquired The Chubb Corporation and rebranded the company name. As of December 2025, 47% of the company’ s gross written premiums were composed of property/casualty products, with accident and health comprising…
As organizations prepare for annual enrollment, new research from Lincoln Financial and the Employee Benefit Research Institute reinforces the critical role education and communication play in helping employees understand their voluntary benefit options.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of Active Capital Reinsurance, Ltd.. Active Re is a Barbados- based reinsurer established in 2007. The company continues to further diversify its geographic footprint in Asia, America, Europe, Africa and the rest in Oceania, and focuses its underwriting efforts on…
