Wyoming is known for many things: wideopen spaces, resilient communities, and weather so unpredictable that even lifelong residents are kept guessing. While you can't control the wind-or the sudden temperature drop that hits right when you left your jacket at home-you can prepare for life's uncertainties. Good news: The Wyoming Department of Insurance is…
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September is National Insurance Month. Insurance plays a vital role in your financial well-being. Accidents happen and storms come, but one way to protect yourself from financial hardship is to have the proper insurance coverage.
Pet owners across the nation are getting a costly surprise a year into their pet insurance plans. The increases can be eye-popping, with some social media users reporting their pet insurance premiums jumped from $200 per year to $1,362— a 581% increase. Nick VinZant, director of public relations at Trupanion, agreed. "
Fraud, inaccurate information, and misrepresentation cost the U.S. personal auto and homeowners insurance markets an estimated $45.3 billion annually, according to an analysis released by insurance risk-assessment company Clearspeed. The FBI has also estimated the impact at $400– $700 annually for the average U.S. family. Clearspeed calculated its…
Much of this move came from profit taking ahead of the weekend and a lack of news regarding Iran and the U.S. "For the week, November soybeans gained 7 cents while March gained 10-3/ 4 cents. After the Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week, the U.S. dollar rose sharply, which also likely weighed on prices toward the end of the week. "
Crystal River on Monday unanimously approved a two-year extension to its contract with insurer Public Risk Management, saving $28,000 in annual premiums. Another $385,000 claim from Hurricane Helene is expected to be settled soon and will raise the reimbursement thus far to a total of $4 million. Jonathan Rivera with World Risk Management, which is the…
SACRAMENTO— California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara introduced proposed regulations Wednesday to bar auto insurance companies from using marital status when calculating rates, taking aim at a 30- year-old industry pricing mechanism. The proposal would eliminate a key optional rating factor permitted since 1996, aligning California's…
The erosion of trust and confidence in the medical industry has had serious ramifications and it began well before COVID, the Internet and private health insurance or Medicare. The lack of trust has serious consequences for everyone, particularly in costs. Improving that trust would pay dividends in lower costs and better outcomes.
Brad Finstad and United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson to talk about crop insurance, recent changes to the program and offer suggestions for the program at the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce& Tourism Friday afternoon. Attendees were especially grateful to the congressman for the bill he introduced,…
As Florida legislators debated sweeping reforms in 2022 to rescue the state’ s property insurance industry, state regulators sat on a secret report that showed many insurers were bleeding cash on paper while shifting millions to sibling companies whose profits have remained secret. The state successfully kept these explosive, company-by-company details…
For many employers, open enrollment season comes with a familiar question: why did our health insurance rates increase again? We spoke with experts from UHA and Kaiser Permanente to better understand the factors that are contributing to the rise in healthcare rates across the United States. Why are healthcare rates increasing?
The following information was released by the office of Minnesota Rep. Today, Congressman Brad Finstad, fourth-generation farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion in Faribault with U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson to hear from southern Minnesota agricultural…
Hold onto your wallets: Employer-sponsored health insurance plans are expected to cost 8.2% more on average in 2027– the largest yearly spike since 2003– with workers expected to pay for part of the increase. That number comes from an annual survey of 1,800 U.S. employers who sponsor health plans by Marsh, a consulting firm. Citing the same general list of factors,…
Hold onto your wallets: Employer-sponsored health insurance plans are expected to cost 8.2% more on average in 2027– the largest yearly spike since 2003– with workers expected to pay for part of the increase. That number comes from an annual survey of 1,800 U.S. employers who sponsor health plans by Marsh, a consulting firm. Citing the same general list of factors,…
Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC, who objected to Robinhood tokenizing the cinema chain's shares in a wrapper without permission, praised the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's innovation exemption on trading tokenized equities. On 17 September 2026 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a 60- page order granting temporary, conditional…
And the current administration, despite firing the official overseeing the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report just over a year ago, says the job market shows signs of growth. This Iran war has cost the average household over $1,200 in the last seven months as gas prices reach record highs. The Urban League movement sees the pain Americans face every…
WASHINGTON- The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money-bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023. NEW YORK- U.S. stocks slipped after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and…
Local volunteers will offer free Medicare counseling through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program in-person again this fall. Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage. Marla Steier, Sharon Berte, Paula Seely, Peg Skilling and Sue…
Latimer County has new flood maps that will become effective March 16, 2027. Until March, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update floodplain ordinances and adopt new flood maps. Residents with federally backed mortgages must have flood insurance if their structures are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.
