After years of rampant growth and a strong summer, the Texas economy appears to have cooled this fall, according to a recent analysis by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. "Tariffs and the surrounding uncertainty continue to impact the Texas economy," Luis Torres, a Dallas Fed economist who coauthored the analysis, said in accompanying comments.
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–With millions of Americans' health insurance premiums projected to rise in 2026, due partially to enhanced Obamacare subsidies expiring, Republicans are eyeing health savings accounts as a solution. Crapo reiterated the general view of Republicans that renewing the enhanced Obamacare Premium Tax Credits, which are set to revert to original pre-pandemic…
The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn't sell or renew coverage during the 44- day government shutdown.1 The budget bill that ended the shutdown also reauthorized the NFIP through Jan. 30, 2026.2 The incident highlighted how flood insurance costs could spike for many policyholders if the program…
Union Bay Risk Advisors, an independent property& casualty insurance brokerage platform, today announced that it has received a significant growth investment from Thayer Street Partners, a private investment firm that provides flexible growth capital to technology-enabled financial, real estate and business services companies. “Union Bay was founded to…
Navigating the health care insurance world….. so while watching TV programs when I get time, I constantly hear about the enrollment period for supplemental health insurance coverage beginning about this time until the end of the year. It's good to be alert for these things, but also bad because a flood of fear grips you, because we all know the universe of health…
The truth about minimum coverage requirements in your state. In this article, CheapInsurance.com cites examples of states with the highest, average, and lowest liability limits, and then provides a list of each state's required minimum liability limits. Every U.S. state, with one exception, requires drivers to carry a minimum level of auto insurance to legally…
Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years. Offering healthcare benefits is essential in staying competitive. In 2025, 88% of employers consider them as very or extremely important.
Need transportation to your medical appointments? SafeRide Health shares 10 facts about NEMT service and how it can help ensure access to care for people who have transportation barriers. In fact, the NEMT market is projected to reach nearly $32 billion by 2031..
The following information was released by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Inc.:. ALEXANDRIA, VA As insurance lawsuits hit record levels, a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America reveals growing concern that excessive and abusive litigation is driving up costs for consumers and reforms are needed.
Auto and Home Insurance rates have been exploding over the last 5 years along with increased home prices, Category 4-5 Hurricanes and Insured Losses. In Florida, unscrupulous contractors and plaintiff attorneys were also jacking up insurance claim costs. The Florida state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp. became the state's biggest property…
Aspida Financial Services, a life insurance and annuity group, will begin a phased expansion of their global headquarters, adding 1,000 new jobs in Durham County over the next several years. "Aspida's decision to scale its headquarters in Durham reflects the strength of our state's talent pipeline and the collaborative spirit of our economic development…
The following information was released by Consumers Union:. Consumer Reports testified before a joint public hearing of three New York State Senate Committees examining the rising cost and shrinking availability of homeowners insurance across the state. Sara Enright, CR's Senior Director of Safety and Sustainability, delivered testimony on behalf of the…
NEW YORK, NYConsumer Reports testified yesterday before a joint public hearing of three New York State Senate Committees examining the rising cost and shrinking availability of homeowners insurance across the state. "Homeowners across New York are facing skyrocketing premiums, shrinking coverage, and cancellations with little or no warning," Enright said.
The following information was released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office:. VA's Veterans Benefits Administration may require veterans filing disability claims to undergo medical exams to help determine eligibility. All five remain open as of November 2025.
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:. Understanding employment patterns among different segments of the nation's workforce contributes to a deeper understanding of the economy, in support of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy goals. In our recently released report, we analyzed 2023 American Community…
MDwise, an Indiana- based nonprofit Medicaid managed-care organization, says a recent move by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to terminate its Medicaid contract will dismantle the company's business and affect health care access for more than 302,000 Hoosiers. FSSA has notified MDwise that its contract will end Dec. 31, 2025.
PHOENIX– Joseph DeMarco was about to turn 19 when he first showed the signs of a severe mental health condition. By then, his family had already switched insurance plans from TRICARE, a health plan for military personnel, retirees and their families, to Mercy Care, a large nonprofit insurer that contracts with AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program.
The percentage of people without health insurance has held steady in Colorado over the last couple of years despite hundreds of thousands of people being disenrolled from Medicaid at the end of the COVID pandemic, according to a new survey released Wednesday. The latest edition of the Colorado Health Access Survey puts the state's uninsured rate at 5.9%.
In July, President Trump and Republicans in Congress passed the' Big, Beautiful Bill,' which rips away health coverage for 15 million people to pay for tax cuts to billionaires and giant corporations. When Senator Warren asked Mr. Levitis whether premium increases would be limited to those who receive EPTCs, Mr. Levitis clarified that everyone who pays for health…
