Strong financial results are hinting at a turnaround for UnitedHealth Group investors. UnitedHealth Group also highlighted a series of company shifts since former CEO Stephen Hemsley returned to the job in May, when UnitedHealth’ s stock price was plunging amid eroding confidence in its huge business running health plans for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America announced today that it is expanding its offering of accumulation-focused fixed index annuities to help Americans reach their retirement goals. “Our new accumulation FIA can help Americans who are working to increase their retirement assets but are worried about market volatility by balancing strong…
Elizabeth Warren, D- Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:. Ahead of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing to examine President Trump's Federal Reserve Chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, the Committee's Minority Staff released a new…
MSI™ today announced the launch of its canine liability insurance solution, a standalone product designed for residential landlords and property managers. Pet ownership in the United States continues to rise, increasing demand for pet-friendly rental housing while also heightening liability concerns for landlords. "Landlords want to welcome dog-owning…
Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for property and casualty insurers, today released findings from its 2026 AI in Insurance Report, revealing a sharp shift in consumer support for artificial intelligence in P&C insurance compared to the prior year. New findings from Insurity’ s 2026 AI in Insurance Report show that 84% of…
The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the African Development Bank Group have signed a bilateral co-financing agreement strengthening their strategic partnership to support priority projects across key sectors in Africa, including energy,…
Strong financial results are hinting at a turnaround for UnitedHealth Group investors. “We’ re encouraged by the way the year has started,” Stephen Hemsley, the UnitedHealth Group chief executive officer, told investors. It’ s been a rocky road for UnitedHealth Group investors since November 2024, when the company’ s stock was trading at more than $600 and setting…
WellTheory, a whole-person care platform for autoimmune disease, announced it is expanding its partnership with the Self-Insured Schools of California, the largest public school pool in the US. Following a year-long pilot and independent actuarial validation, SISC rolled out WellTheory’ s proprietary program to its entire PPO membership, making services…
Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the launch of two active exchange-traded funds that seek to meet the rising cost of U.S. healthcare. Both ETFs are advised by Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC, a global leader in financial risk management to the retirement savings industry, advising on approximately $242…
Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees, but Senate Democrats and Gov. Hours after Spanberger proposed hundreds of changes to legislation passed by her fellow Democrats, members of the Senate Finance& Appropriations Committee…
When an accident leaves you injured through no fault of your own, the path forward can feel overwhelming. Medical bills stack up, insurance companies call, and your ability to work may be compromised. Having skilled legal representation during this time is not just helpful— it is often the difference between a fair settlement and walking away with far less than…
The following information was released by the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration:. Sticky inflation, risks to the labor market and rising oil prices have put the U.S. Federal Reserve back in the spotlight. Drawing on those records, the "FOMC Oracle" models how Fed chairs from Arthur Burns to Jerome Powell, and even…
The following information was released by the University of Washington:. A new study led by the University of Washington found that the plan not only expanded access to tests and treatment, but may save money in the long run. Comprehensive health insurance claims data can help us see how patterns in testing, treatment and healthcare costs are changing over time…
The following information was released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation:. Health insurance makes up 8% of total employee compensation on average, and while most employees take up health insurance when it is offered, lower-wage workers are far less likely to be able to access coverage, according to an analysis on the costs, availability, and take-up of…
The following information was released by the California Department of Insurance:. SACRAMENTO, Calif. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced today that the California Department of Insurance has submitted its Intervenor and Administrative Hearing Bureau Fairness and Accountability rulemaking package to the Office of Administrative Law for…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago:. Austan Goolsbee, president and CEO of the Chicago Fed, will participate in a panel discussion on May 8 at the 2026 Hoover Institution Monetary Policy Conference in Stanford, California. Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman, Federal Reserve Governor…
Whether they're making sea-salt caramels, aerospace parts or empanadas, Connecticut's small businesses need help securing health insurance for employees, owners and state leaders said Wednesday in Waterbury. "I have people here that I want to provide for, and anything will help," said Carmen Romeo, gesturing at the workers dipping meltaways and bagging…
—President Donald Trump’ s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so. “The president never once asked me to commit to any particular interest rate decision, period,” Kevin Warsh, a former top Fed official, said under…
Homeowners and renters insurance typically only covers jewelry in the case of theft inside the home and often caps payouts at $1,000-$2,500, which may not cover the full value of a luxury piece such as an engagement ring. BriteCo's October 2025 survey of more than 1,000 U.S. homeowners found that a large majority are opting to rely solely on homeowners…
