Hold onto your wallets: Employer-sponsored health insurance plans are expected to cost 8.2% more on average in 2027– the largest yearly spike since 2003– with workers expected to pay for part of the increase. That number comes from an annual survey of 1,800 U.S. employers who sponsor health plans by Marsh, a consulting firm. Citing the same general list of factors,…
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"Despite health insurance premium increases this year, Colorado is faring better than other states. Premium increases are lower in Colorado than the median across all states, "the division said in a statement Monday. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress adopted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which, among other provisions, temporarily expanded…
Wilton Public School 08/12/2026 5:15PM Board Workshop. In attendance: School Board Members Kerri Benning, Kylee Schuh, Jessica Oswald, and Jesse Biesterfeld, Superintendent Andrew Jordan, and Business Manager Jenna Kirchmeier. Absent: Board Member Troy Speten 1.
That was one of several points Nicholas Sly— vice president and Denver Branch executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City— made during a presentation to business leaders at Economic Forum of Albuquerque on Wednesday. Sly helps the Fed monitor economic conditions across the Tenth Federal Reserve District, which includes Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska,…
Among the powers of the Federal Reserve is the ability to impact interest rates. The Fed doesn’ t directly control all interest rates in the economy, but it can directly change an interest rate called the federal funds rate, which is the interest rate charged when one bank borrows from another bank. Hence, when the Fed raised the federal funds rate by one-quarter per-…
According to a 2022 study conducted for the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, this crime costs Americans $308.6 billion annually. That’ s about $3,800 a year for a family of four. If you’ re suspicious about anything dealing with insurance, stop and call the Department of Insurance at 855-4081212. We have consumer experts available to answer your questions…
Lawmakers on both the left and right expressed outrage about double-digit increases approved for the premiums paid by the 220,000 Connecticut residents buying health insurance on the state's Affordable Care Act exchange. In a public information session last month, the companies that offer plans on the Access Health CT exchange cited factors including…
Hold onto your wallets: Employer-sponsored health insurance plans are expected to cost 8.2% more on average in 2027– the largest yearly spike since 2003– with workers expected to pay for part of the increase. That number comes from an annual survey of 1,800 U.S. employers who sponsor health plans by Marsh, a consulting firm. Citing the same general list of factors,…
When an insurer denies a patient's claim, Connecticut residents can fight the decision. Data from the Connecticut Insurance Department identifies insurers and types of claims that are the target of complaints. In 2025, Connecticut policyholders filed over 5,000 complaints with state regulators.
AUBURN— The City Council on Thursday will vote on a new three-year contract with the Auburn firefighters' union that includes annual pay raises and increases the employees' share of health insurance premiums. It also updates the eight-step salary schedule for firefighters, with salaries ranging from $50,648 at the beginning of their careers to $90,041 in…
Connecticut small businesses can now access a state tax credit to help offer health insurance to their employees through a law passed earlier this year, Gov. "Through this tax credit, we can encourage more small businesses to offer health coverage to their employees, keeping more people in Connecticut insured while also offsetting their premiums," Lamont said.
Governor Lamont on Wednesday announced that a new state tax credit is now available in Connecticut to help small businesses offer health insurance to their employees, and in turn get more individuals and families covered. "Through this tax credit, we can encourage more small businesses to offer health coverage to their employees, keeping more people in…
The state Division of Insurance announced the price increases Tuesday, pinning blame for the rising rates in part on Congress' refusal to extend some price subsidies last year. Colorado somewhat made up for the loss of the enhanced subsidies by scraping together funds to pay for its own insurance subsidy. Those who are eligible for the state subsidy and the…
2026 SEP 23– 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“ AI BANKING ASSISTANT” by Jennifer L. Whitelaw WHITELAW LEGAL GROUP, representing F.N.B. Corporation. This application was made available to the public on…
For more information on this research see: Rising Active Surveillance/Observation Rates and Regimen Intensification in Young Men: A Retrospective Cohort Study of National Commercial Health Insurance Claims Data. Urology, 2026. Urology can be contacted at: Elsevier Science Inc, Ste 800, 230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10169, USA. Our news correspondents report that…
When Arizona's athletic department announced it would pull in a total of $87.7 million via major naming rights deals during the past school year, details were scarce. Were the financial terms backloaded in the 20- year, $60 million deal that put Casino Del Sol's name on UA's football stadium, and in the 15- year, $27.7 million deal that gave insurance broker…
In a first of its kind decision, the California Court of Appeal held that health insurer reimbursements to hospitals and physicians are prices that if fixed through collusive conduct, are subject to antitrust scrutiny. The unanimous decision, certified for publication on September 21, 2026, revives antitrust claims brought by the VHS Liquidating Trust…
These companies are collectively referred to as Assurant P&C Group. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of“ a-”, all associated Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings, indicative Long-Term IRs and the Short-Term IR of Assurant. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A and the Long-Term ICRs of“ a” of Assurant’ s credit and life/health subsidiaries:…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a-” of WellPoint Insurance Services, Inc.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’ s interactive rating process.
