The Travelers Companies, Inc. today released its 2023 Travelers Risk Index results, and for the ninth straight year, cyber threats were one of the top three business concerns among the 1,200 survey participants from small-, medium- and large-sized companies. Of those taking the national survey, 58% said they worry some or a great deal about cyber, ranking it just…
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As per SNS Insider’s research, the healthcare provider network management market is poised for substantial growth driven by factors such…
–Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. has extended its Contractors Pollution Liability and professional liability offerings to Environmental Contractors and Consultants, expanding the company's participation across the design and construction lifecycle. Vantage Risk Introduces U.S. Pollution and Professional Liability Insurance for Environmental Risks.
–PeriGen Inc., the global leader in AI-powered perinatal care solutions, today announced a collaboration agreement with American Legal Connections, an affiliation of health systems, legal and insurance firms focused on reducing the incidence and impact of untoward medical outcomes. PeriGen's AI-driven perinatal analytics have been shown in independent…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:. FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map for Summers County, West Virginia. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials.
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following joint statement on Sept. 25, 2023:. Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that half a million children and families had regained their Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance coverage after losing it this year. Judy Chu, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep.
Goose Insurance Services Inc., an insurance Super-App offering a simple way to instantly buy insurance, is now offering Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance in response to the historic growth of immigrants and long-term visitors to Canada. Now, with the Goose Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance, those applying have a new option at their…
But this week the federal government more than doubled its estimate in stolen payments to as much as $135 billion. The finding is a rebuke to the Biden Administration, which had previously put the fraud total as low as $45 billion based on surveys of state programs. Fraud claimed 11% to 15% of the nearly $900 billion that Washington paid out over three years.
Cigna Health and Life, one of the larger health insurers in Virginia, will pay an unusually large civil penalty of $150,000 to settle a Bureau of Insurance complaint that it was misleading customers about bills they would face if they went outside its network of providers. Virginia banned balance billing in 2020 after years of impasse between insurers and…
Tens of thousands of customers of Florida's state owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. are getting a stunning surprise in their mailboxes. Delores Smerkers, a Davie retiree, said her Citizens policy renewed in July for $5,523— $650 more that what she paid last year. The letter stated that her estimated cost to renew her Safepoint policy will be $6,650— an…
Millions of Americans braced Monday for pay and welfare checks to stop within days as Congress careened toward a damaging government shutdown, with Republican right wingers blocking attempts to pass a budget. "Funding the government is one of the of the most basic, fundamental responsibilities of the Congress," the Democrat told reporters at the White House.
With longer life expectancies, lower expected returns from stocks, and higher interest rates, we view annuities as an increasingly valuable component of a holistic wealth strategy. When approaching retirement, many families struggle with the transition from living off a stream of income to living off a limited pool of retirement savings.
"It's been three years with a bad roof and I just can't afford to do it myself," said Milton resident and retired veteran, Kevin St. Onge. It was an emotional day for St. Onge as crews from Holloway Roofing got to work on the home, using the materials donated by Owens Corning. "It means the world," said St. Onge.
TAMPA, Fla.– This week marks one year since Hurricane Ian. Contractors told Tampa Bay- area homeowner Craig Lipaj that his roof must be replaced. 8 On Your Side Investigator Mahsa Saeidi continues to follow his battle to recover.
SAN FRANCISCO& PHILADELPHIA—- StretchDollar, a startup that enables small employers to provide pre-tax funding to employee-owned health insurance, has announced its launch in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Colorado. The company’ s roadmap includes expansion plans to cover California, North Carolina, and Texas in 2023, with a nationwide presence in all…
Cigna Health and Life, one of the larger health insurers in Virginia, will pay an unusually large civil penalty of $150,000 to settle a Bureau of Insurance complaint that it was misleading customers about bills they would face if they went outside its network of providers. Virginia banned balance billing in 2020 after years of impasse between insurers and…
According to the SEC's complaint, Motil, of North Olmsted, Ohio, defrauded investors with promises of low-risk, high-return promissory notes purportedly collateralized by first mortgages on homes located throughout Ohio. The SEC's complaint alleges that Motil promoted the investments on his website, inviting potential investors to "be a real estate…
But this week the federal government more than doubled its estimate in stolen payments to as much as $135 billion. The finding is a rebuke to the Biden Administration, which had previously put the fraud total as low as $45 billion based on surveys of state programs. Fraud claimed 11% to 15% of the nearly $900 billion that Washington paid out over three years.
Tate Reeves, after months of inaction, has unveiled a plan he says will turn Mississippi's health care crisis around. Some Mississippi leaders say Reeves' ideas aren't even that new. The announcement comes less than two months before Election Day, and after his opponent in the gubernatorial race, Democrat Brandon Presley, has repeatedly stated his intention to…
