DES MOINES— Iowa state auditor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand on Thursday unveiled a new water quality and public health proposal aimed at addressing the state’ s rising cancer rates, improving water quality, expanding access to health care and lowering costs for Iowans. A central component of the proposal targets agricultural practices…
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Partnership supports financing of renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure in the U.S.. AVON, Conn.& LONDON—- New Energy Risk, a specialist in technology performance insurance with more than a decade of experience underwriting complex technology projects, and OAK Global, a leading risk partner that combines science and data-driven analytics with…
The Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates multiple times if the U.S.- Israeli war against Iran drags on, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said. Both inflation and unemployment could rise if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, Kashkari wrote Friday, May 1, in an essay explaining his objection to language at this week’ s Federal…
The price of fuel has risen significantly since the U.S.- Israel war on Iran began on Feb. 28, closing a key international shipping lane for oil and gas, the Strait of Hormuz. The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas was $2.55 in early February, according to AAA. "If I go grocery shopping one day, I'm definitely not going to get a full tank of gas the same day because it's…
Merom town officials met to discuss insurance options exclusively, reviewing quotes from Springer Insurance and deciding on policies from a new provider and another carrier. Clerk-Treasurer Brittany Williams stated the new quote covers everything, compared to a prior policy limited to the cemetery and community building for $5,150.
The Central Bank of Liberia has maintained its key monetary policy rate at 16.25 percent, signaling continued caution as global economic instability, inflationary pressures, and domestic financial vulnerabilities shape Liberia's economic outlook. During the reading of Communiqué No. 26 on Thursday, April 30, Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi, who chairs…
Contracts with eight companies that provide various types of insurance for City of Lawton employees and some retirees were approved Tuesday night by the City Council. The city will provide medical and ancillary products of vision, group life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and MD Live…
JACKSON, Miss.– Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae has urged the Federal Reserve to end debanking. The effort came in response to a proposed Federal Reserve rule change to prohibit "reputation risk." "The previous reputation risk allowance was an ill-defined, weaponized concept that has picked winners and losers, punished lawful businesses, and…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell plans to stay on as a central bank governor for an undetermined period of time when his leadership term ends next month, amid hopes that ongoing political attacks on the institution will settle down. "After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined," Powell told a news…
On Thursday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested an audit of the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority. The AG's office says the letter to Inspector Cindy Byrd is based on provider complaints and OHCA's repeated failure to respond adequately to the AG's formal inquiries about the state's contracted managed care organizations, MCOs Humana, Aetna,…
But two of the three contractors who manage Medicaid for Georgia sent letters to therapists recently to alert them to pending 20% reductions. The cuts would reduce rates to what therapists were being paid a decade ago, said Ben Braxley, president of the Georgia chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. CareSource, one of the managed care companies,…
2026 APR 30– 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“ SWISS RE” by James R Menker Holley& Menker, PA, representing Swiss Re Ltd. This application was made available to the public on April 21, 2026. The international…
2026 APR 30– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Managed Care have been published. According to news reporting originating in Seattle, Washington, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ To evaluate pairwise associations between 4 self-reported and 1 biological stress measure and assess the associations…
2026 APR 30– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Data detailed on health insurance have been presented. According to news originating from Mexico City, Mexico, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ This note seeks to provide crucial insights into disparities in private and public health insurance coverage as determined by…
2026 APR 30– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Economics Daily Report– Current study results on Investment have been published. According to news originating from Washington, District of Columbia, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Activity and inflation responded slowly to the Federal Reserve’ s rate hikes in 2022. Our news journalists obtained…
NEW YORK— More jumps for oil prices sent tremors through the U.S. bond market on Wednesday, along with hints that some Federal Reserve officials don’ t want to cut interest rates any time soon. But fat profit reports from Starbucks and other big companies helped the U.S. stock market remain resilient despite that. Oil prices have jumped this week as President Donald…
New book by Managing Partner Warren Barhorst introduces the Total Family Balance Sheet by Higginbotham™, a coordinated approach to risk management across every asset a family owns. "Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations." Higginbotham, the 16th largest independent insurance brokerage in the U.S. in 2026 according to The Hales Report, is…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of Tokio Marine GRV Re, Inc.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The company serves as an internal reinsurer for the affiliated entities under the Tokio Marine& Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. umbrella, and benefits from the group’ s strong global…
The City of Franklin has reduced its property and casualty insurance costs by 12 percent following an audit that shows significant improvements compared to previous performance. Conducted by the Kentucky League of Cities in March, the Loss Control Services audit is the final assessment before the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget begins.
