BCG’ s survey initiative aims to clarify the drivers behind today’ s inactivity in jumbo Pension Risk Transfer transactions in the U.S. BRAINTREE, Mass.—- BCG Pension Risk Consultants| BCG Penbridge today announced publication of The Pension Accounting Pushback Challenge, a follow-up article to its February 2026 paper, The Structural Bottleneck in the U.S.
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Fargo tattooist Meg Felix decided not to raise her hourly rate during or after the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses are in a similar situation, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. More than 900 businesses across the Ninth District— which includes Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas, and parts of Wisconsin and Michigan— responded…
A new AM Best report notes an increased level of reinsurance leverage by U.S. life/annuity companies ceding out business, which is being fueled by strong annuity product growth, higher interest rates, and further offshore transactions as a result of differing capital regimes. The Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Global Life/Annuity Reinsurers Remained Poised…
2026 AUG 25– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily– A new study on Aging Research- Geriatrics and Gerontology is now available. Financial supporters for this research include Faroese Health Insurance Fund, Research Council Faroe Islands, Felagio Foroyskir Sjukraroktarfrooingar, Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
2026 AUG 25– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily– Data detailed on opioid crisis have been presented. According to news reporting from the Department of Anesthesiology by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ David Popok, 1 Michael E Schatman, 1,2 Alan D Kaye, 3 Scott G Pritzlaff, 4 Claire Yuan51Department of Anesthesiology,…
Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians have dropped their health insurance coverage after price hikes caused by federal pandemic-era subsidies expiring. A July analysis by the state's Independent Fiscal Office, which looked at data from the state health exchange Pennie, shows a net decline of roughly 40,000 enrollees as of June 1 compared to the same time last…
Shannon Hughes had heard that big changes were coming to Medicaid. She just didn’ t realize they could affect her. Starting next year, the state estimates up to 600,000 could face new federal requirements to work, attend school or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month to keep their health coverage, part of a Trump administration-backed overhaul approved by…
PEMBROKE, Bermuda—- Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited, announced that Jonny Strickle, Group Managing Director, is scheduled to present at the 2026 KBW Insurance Conference in New York. The presentation will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 2:20 p.m. EDT. A live, listen-only webcast of the presentation will be available via the Investors section of…
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Insurance to take several actions that put consumers first and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans who invest in their homes. "The average annual homeowners' insurance premium in Texas has risen 79 percent in six years," said Governor Abbott. Today I direct the Texas…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston:. Please note, these views are my own and may not reflect the views of colleagues at the Board of Governors, on the Federal Open Market Committee, or at other Reserve Banks. Before heading to the Federal Reserves annual symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I have been meeting with…
The following information was released by the office of Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego:. Today, Senator Ruben Gallego led six Senate Democrats in calling on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to maintain the Federal Open Market Committee's longstanding schedule of at least eight meetings per year. In addition to Gallego, Senators Angela Alsobrooks, Catherine…
AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a-” of New Providence Life Insurance Company. At the time of the withdrawal, the Credit Ratings outlooks were stable. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong,…
Recognized among America’s fastest-growing private companies, OCMI Workers Comp continues to expand its mission of making affordable workers’ compensation insurance accessible to businesses of every size, in every industry, across the United States. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these…
In the past 30 days, Best’ s Review readers have been most interested in the following insurance news coverage:. “Top Global Insurance Brokers– 2026 Edition” ranks the top 20 global brokers based on 2025 total revenue. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong,…
Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, a role he also held during the first Trump Administration. Over the course of his career, Brad has worked in the U.S. Senate, led two healthcare trade associations as Executive Director, and opened and managed the Washington, D.C., office of a health insurance company.
The St. Paul& Minnesota Foundation plans to invest up to $15 million in a nonprofit aiming to turn around some of the most troubled real estate in the capital city’ s downtown. The Fortune 500 life insurance company and both philanthropic organizations are based in downtown St. Paul, which has struggled to rebound from the pandemic and the collapse of its largest…
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 70.3 million people are enrolled in the federal Medicare program, with just over 51%, or about 36 million individuals, participating in Advantage programs. These Advantage programs are run by a host of private health insurance companies, with some of the largest being Humana, CVS/ Aetna and…
First American Exchange Company, a Qualified Intermediary providing a comprehensive suite of 1031 exchange services and a subsidiary of First American Title Insurance Company, today announced the launch of The 1031 Brief™ podcast. Hosted by Ashley Stefan, divisional counsel for First American Exchange Company and a leading voice in the 1031 exchange…
Downtown Nashville's stately Federal Reserve Building has been listed for sale for $8 million. An LLC associated with Nashville- based entrepreneur and The Johnny Cash Museum owner Bill Miller owns the structure, having paid $4 million for it in April 2018, Metro records show. Opened in 1922, the building served as the Nashville branch of the Federal Reserve…
