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SBLI today announced that its popular EasyTrak Digital Term product just got even better. The Chronic Illness Rider allows eligible policyholders who meet rider criteria as certified by a physician to accelerate up to 50% of their death benefit, to a maximum of $250,000. “EasyTrak has always been about removing barriers and making life insurance simple,” said…

Odyssey Reinsurance Company today announced the appointment of Philip Klecan as its chief agent in Canada, effective March 27. Mr. Klecan succeeds Jean-Raymond Kingsley, who is retiring after 15 years with the Company. Odyssey Reinsurance Company is a globally diversified underwriter of property and casualty reinsurance products.

Last year, California realtors self-reported that one in six had a deal fall out of escrow because the buyer could not secure insurance– a reason that should have been foreseen earlier in the process. “Agents are feeling the pressure of insurance availability and affordability in listing preparation and buyer conversations, but haven’ t had a sophisticated…

Iowa insurance companies expressed stern opposition to state lawmakers' proposal for a one-time, short-term increase of a state tax on health insurance companies to generate $123 million in new state revenue to help cover the state's $1 billion budget shortfall. That would boost state revenues by $123.6 million in the next budget year, according to…

A bill advancing rapidly in the Iowa House would make a one-time tax increase on some health insurers and draw money from the Taxpayer Relief Fund to address the state's Medicaid shortfall. The bill would also include a $296.2 million transfer from the state's Taxpayer Relief Fund to account for state revenue declines caused by changes made through the…

Against a backdrop of widespread premium increases, high deductibles and rising out-of-pocket expenses, property insurers in the United States have managed to improve customer satisfaction. According to the JD Power 2026 U.S. “There was no shortage of headwinds to customer satisfaction with the property claims experience this year, particularly when it…

SelectQuote, Inc., a leading distributor of Medicare insurance policies and owner of a rapidly-growing healthcare services platform, today announced an initiative to expand its reach and complement its existing, telephonic insurance distribution model. “We see SelectQuote Local as a natural extension of our existing SelectQuote business.

Reynolds County Sheriff Caleb McCoy has issued a public statement addressing confusion surrounding county health insurance coverage and comments attributed to the Reynolds County Commission. The sheriff, a combat veteran, said he receives medical coverage through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and declined county insurance when he took office.

The following information was released by the Washington University School of Medicine:. Missouri's overall uninsured rate closely mirrors the national average. In rural Missouri, 9.9% of residents lacked health insurance, compared with 6.9% of people living in urban areas.

The following information was released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation:. Estimate Health Insurance Premiums and Subsidies for Health Insurance Coverage through Marketplaces. Note: This calculator was updated on March 16, 2026, with premiums for 2026 plans.

The following information was released by the American Tort Reform Association:. A new report from theAmerican Tort Reform Association exposes a staggering surge in lawsuit ads across New York, revealing how aggressive marketing campaigns fuel both fraud and skyrocketing auto insurance premiums amid Gov. New Yorkers are trapped in a rigged game where…

By Stephanie Tucker and Dennis Dougherty. Pinnacol Assurance plays an important role in Colorado by providing workers' compensation insurance as a quasi-governmental agency. In Colorado, employers are required to carry this insurance to ensure their workers are covered after a workplace injury.

MILTON, Fla.— More Milton residents are eligible to take advantage of the flood insurance discount, according to City of Milton officials. The discount now applies to policyholders inside and outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, meaning more Milton residents can benefit. strengthen our community's flood preparedness while also saving Milton residents…

City officials in Portsmouth are disputing an "unprecedented" $1.57 million bill from its employee health insurance risk pool, SchoolCare. Portsmouth’ s School Department is one of two SchoolCare districts in New Hampshire that haven’ t paid their share of a $30 million assessment from last year or settled on a payment plan. “The City of Portsmouth stands with our…

2026 MAR 16– 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“ MUFG” by Christina D. Yates, Esq. DLA Piper US LLP, representing Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group, Inc. This application was made available to the public on February…

2026 MAR 16– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators discuss new findings in Managed Care. According to news originating from Beijing, People’ s Republic of China, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Over two-thirds of gastrointestinal malignancies occur in adults aged 65 and older, yet limited evidence exists on the…

2026 MAR 16– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Research findings on Managed Care are discussed in a new report. According to news reporting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by NewsRx editors, research stated,“ Over the past several decades, Medicaid’ s expansion of home- and community-based services has facilitated a shift in the…

According to news reporting originating in Ankara, Turkiye, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ This paper examines the spillover effects of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank monetary policies on Turkiye, providing broader lessons for emerging markets.”. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Hacettepe University,“…

In late October, LVHN, part of Jefferson Health, announced that due to continued decreases in reimbursements and stalled negotiations on a new contract with the health insurance giant, it would stop accepting UnitedHealthcare plans. The Shapiro administration said it was able to secure this special open enrollment period, which lasts through April 30, by…