Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. That drop occurred after Congress let subsidies lapse, which caused premium payments to skyrocket. "Pennsylvania families are being squeezed from every…
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The following information was released by the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services:. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S. Small Business Administration are raising awareness of CHOICE Arrangements- a proven tool that enables some small employers to offer health benefits at a fraction of the cost of traditional group insurance.
The U.S. surplus lines market, including aggregated premiums written by Lloyd’ s syndicates and non-Lloyd’ s alien insurers, achieved an eighth consecutive year of double-digit growth, although the 10.4% year-over-year growth reflected continued premium growth moderation that has been evident in the market over the past three years, according to a new AM…
AM Best will participate at the IASA Metro NY/NJ& Mid Atlantic 2026 Combined Fall Meeting, which will take place on Sept. 28-29, 2026, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Connor Brach, associate director, AM Best, will lead a session, titled,“ US Property/Casualty Benchmarking: A Detailed Look at How Different Building Block Assessments Interact For…
BOSTON& ATLANTA—- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance today announced that Jennifer Smith has joined the company as Customer and Broker Engagement leader for the Southeast Region of the U.S. “Jennifer brings excellent customer engagement experience and a strong relationship-focused approach to this important role,” said Travis Bethune, Head of…
First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, today announced that its policy-issuing title agents can now offer their eligible clients a property title monitoring and fraud alert service at no additional cost when their…
The future of private management of Iowa's $7 billion Medicaid program hinges on which candidate voters choose to become the state's next governor this fall. Terry Branstad, a Republican, issued an executive order that contracted the management of Iowa's Medicaid program to private companies that are known as Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs.
The U.S. dollar rallied against the Swiss franc initially during trading on Friday as the CPI numbers came out hotter than anticipated, with the core CPI month-over-month reading at 0.3%, as opposed to the expected 0.2% level. That being said, I would also point out the other side of the equation, with the Swiss National Bank hanging on to zero interest rates…
Mary Hayes has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Assistant Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The Florida- based consultant will work with employers to evaluate and implement strategic workforce solutions that streamline operations, manage risk, and control costs. “Mary brings a broad understanding of the workforce challenges…
DES MOINES— The future of private management of Iowa's $7 billion Medicaid program hinges on which candidate voters choose to become the state's next governor this fall. Terry Branstad, a Republican, issued an executive order that contracted the management of Iowa's Medicaid program to private companies that are known as Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs.
Ashley Hinson's Husband' Arranged' a Meeting Between Lobbyists and Iowa Lawmakers Including His Wife ". Today in Davenport, local Iowa leaders gathered outside the U.S. District Courthouse to call out Ashley Hinson's corrupt behavior following the release of the bombshell report that found Hinson and her husband reportedly used her position of power to grant…
SPRINGFIELD— Illinois hospitals stand to lose upwards of $4 billion in revenue over the next several years due to impending changes in Medicaid rules that limit states' ability to direct higher reimbursement payments to facilities that serve the most vulnerable populations. And unless Congress acts to reverse those policies before they take full effect,…
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.
The following information was released by the office of the Connecticut Attorney General:. Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement regarding double-digit average rate hikes approved by the Connecticut Insurance Department for Anthem, ConnectiCare and UnitedHealthcare for individual and small group plans covering…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:. The Center for Pacific Basin Studies at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is pleased to announce its 2026 Pacific Basin Research Conference, to be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco on Friday, November 20, 2026. Spillovers of U.S. policies to Asia and…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:. The natural rate of interest is the real, or inflation-adjusted, interest rate consistent with the economy operating at full capacity with maximum employment. The natural rate is thus an essential benchmark for understanding how monetary policy can best achieve the…
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book, published Sept. 2, is intended to characterize the change in economic conditions since the previous report was issued July 16. This report was prepared at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis based on information collected on or before Aug. 24. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers information on current economic conditions in…
BY JENNIFER A. D LOUHY AND SKYLAR W OODHOUSE The Washington Post. President Donald Trump reiterated that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world even as his handpicked chair for the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, faces renewed pressure to raise borrowing costs. "We should be paying— the United States is so strong— we should be paying the lowest…
Republicans are testing a new midterm message: They’ re populists fighting against health insurance companies while working to lower premium costs. The offensive on insurers comes as some Republicans say voters want the party to aggressively reform health insurance. A March survey of 2,000 likely voters conducted by McLaughlin& Associates, a firm that has…
