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First-time homeowners in Texas are falling behind on their mortgages at increasing rates, largely due to rising home insurance costs. That makes them more vulnerable to rising monthly costs, said Erin Dee, the chief operating officer of Interlinc Mortgage Services, a lender based in Houston. Roughly 6% of FHA loans in Texas were seriously delinquent in April,…

According to the Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Market Segment Outlook: South Korea Non-Life Insurance,” the country’ s regulatory environment supports the stable outlook as regulatory changes are strengthening capital quality, solvency resilience and consistency in IFRS 17 reporting. These efforts could support earnings diversification and long-term…

The news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Yonsei University:“ In particular, the actual loss insurance industry has strongly requested access to the administrative data on health care records and demographic and socioeconomic information compiled by the National Health Insurance Service. We compare the legal provisions and public…

2026 JUL 21– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Vaccine Daily– Fresh data on Immunization and Public Health- Influenza Vaccines are presented in a new report. According to news reporting originating from Luzern, Switzerland, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ We studied the long-term effect of a randomized informational nudge on influenza…

"Navigating insurance after severe storms and flash flooding can be incredibly overwhelming, especially when families are dealing with the physical and emotional toll of the damage," DCI Director Angela Nelson said. "We want Missourians to know that DCI is here to be a resource and a guide. If you have questions about your coverage or simply don't know what step to…

The three finalists are current Willmar City Operations Director Kyle Box; Andrew Lathrop, director of risk and claims management for the city of Minneapolis; and Emily Burns, finance director for the city of Austin, Minnesota. Prior to working for the city of Minneapolis, Lathrop was the transitional executive director for Alameda County Schools Insurance…

2026 JUL 21– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mergers& Acquisitions Daily News– Wright National Flood Insurance Company, the nation’ s leading provider of federal flood insurance, has announced an agreement to acquire the flood insurance policy book from First Insurance Company of Hawaii. Wright Flood will service, administer, and issue flood coverage…

Mississippi had one of the nation's largest declines in the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange enrollment based on early 2026 numbers, meaning that it has become even more difficult for the state's working poor to garner medical care. According to The Associated Press, Mississippi's ACA health insurance exchange enrollment declined 26.4% from…

2026 JUL 21– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Managed Care have been published. According to news reporting out of Providence, Rhode Island, by NewsRx editors, research stated,“ Medicare Advantage plans use prior authorization to manage health care use. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research…

2026 JUL 21– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– New research on Managed Care is the subject of a report. According to news reporting from Waltham, Massachusetts, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Patients with end-stage kidney disease have a high rate of hospitalizations related to fluid overload and infections.

CalOptima Health, Orange County "s health insurer for the poor, will be added next year to the medical insurance plans offered by Covered California. The move means that CalOptima members who lose their Medi-Cal coverage can stay with CalOptima— and its doctors— through Covered California, the health insurance marketplace established by the Affordable Care…

Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc., the parent company of Neptune Flood Incorporated, has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 by posting an update on its Investor Relations website. Revenue growth of 33% to a record $55.9 million Net income increase of 36% to a record $15.8 million Net income margin of 28% Adjusted net income* growth of…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.& CLEVELAND—- Horace Mann Educators Corporation and Medical Mutual of Ohio today announced they have entered into two separate agreements under which Horace Mann will acquire the employee assistance provider Employee Services, LLC through the acquisition of ESI membership interests, and separately, will acquire an individual…

American Integrity Insurance Group, Inc., a Tampa- based property and casualty insurance holding company and one of Florida’ s leading providers of residential property insurance, today announced that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Ritchie, has been named PropertyCasualty360’ s 2026 Thought Leader of the Year in the Insurance Carriers category.

—More gains for makers of computer chips and other AI winners carried Wall Street higher. Brent crude oil’ s price got near $92 for the first time in five weeks because of continued attacks in the war with Iran. That’ s up from less than $72 early this month and helped push Treasury yields higher in the bond market.

AMERISAFE, Inc., a specialty provider of workers’ compensation insurance focused on high-hazard industries, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net investment income decreased 2.4% to $6.5 million for the quarter, driven by lower average investable assets compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to capital returned…

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a-” to Epsilon Reinsurance Company Ltd.. Epsilon Re is owned by Panama-domiciled Bardigiano Corp., a pure holding company. Since 2024, the company initiated its internationalization process, incorporating operations in Colombia and Dubai.

Steve McBee Sr., the patriarch of the Missouri family featured in the Bravo reality series,“ McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys,” will be released from his two-year prison sentence one year early, his son tells Page Six. McBee Sr. pleaded guilty to one count of federal crop insurance fraud in 2024 in U.S. District Court in Kansas City. He was ordered to pay back about…

These changes are contrary to Vermont's long-held "community rating" which mandates that all people in the same group pay the same amount. Prior to the establishment of Vermont's community rating, insurers denied coverage to people, refused to cover current and pre-existing conditions, and charged women higher rates than men. Governor Scott's focus on the…