The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) outlined some of the impacts of President Donald Trumps proposal to increase tariffs on trade partners.© Shutterstock On Tuesday, a 10 percent additional tariff went into effect on imports from China. Further, Trump had signed an order calling for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, but […] The post APCIA…
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Investing This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Since the Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark interest rate last fall, shorter-term bonds have not provided much appeal to everyday investors. By the end of 2024, in response to cooling inflation, the…
Mortgage rates have remained high, even after the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate. But slipping metro home sales have leveled off
Mounting public anger over health insurance is leading more state legislatures to eye tighter oversight of the industry, including its use of AI to screen claims and issue denials. Why it matters: While congressional scrutiny has picked up, states remain the primary regulators of health insurance and are best positioned to address access to and adequacy of care. The big picture:…
When it comes to health insurance, prescription drugs and other health costs, January 2025 was not a boring month. The new year brought a new Congress, several executive orders from a new president, many new people serving in statehouses, and new laws going into effect.
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Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve walks a tight balance between maintaining low unemployment and preventing the economy from heating up and unleashing inflation. Its decisions carry consequences for different groups that might be tempted to exert pressure to favor the outcome that most benefits them. The independence of the Federal Reserve helps to ensure that…
The Naples Republican suggested a 'legitimate conversation' about health care reform was possible. Florida’s senior Senator believes the man accused of killing of a health insurance CEO should be put to death, assuming he’s convicted of the crime.
Florida House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (IBS) members heard good news about the state insurer of last resort on Tuesday, and recent legislative reforms have shored it up. Citizens CEO Tim Cerio said that depopulation of the insurer may be down to desired levels by 2027, saying Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Commissioner Michael Yaworsky thinks…
The back-to-back robberies happened Jan. 5 and 6, at a 7-Eleven and later, the Moncrief Bail Bonds office in Cocoa.
A former official at the Federal Reserve has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to funnel U.S. economic secrets to the People’s Republic of China. John Rogers, 63, of Vienna, Virginia, first joined the Division of International Finance at the Federal Reserve Board in 2010. Considering how much of the U.S.’ foreign debt is carried by China, "the data…
Road safety efforts in Europe offer numerous examples and success stories from which U.S. jurisdictions are learning. In the latest Triple-I Executive Exchange, Mapfre USA President and CEO Jaime Tamayo sat down with Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan to discuss these learnings from an insurance perspective.
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. Political sticker shock: Gov. Josh Green is squirming a bit at the much-publicized proposal floated by the state salary commission a couple weeks ago that would boost his salary by more than 61% over…
With improving macroeconomic trends driving an anticipated rebound in private equity fundraising, Cozen O’Connor introduced the newest member of its Fund Formation Practice, Ekwutozia Nwabuzor — a leading corporate transaction attorney — as part of its award-winning Corporate Practice. Fund formation attorneys advise fund sponsors on all aspects of the investment fund life…
Our food is designed for maximum profit, not nutrition. But a unified approach to food regulation could help. The recent tragic murder of a health care executive dominated headlines, igniting a renewed debate over the shortcomings of the U.S. health care system. Much of the public’s outrage targets health insurance companies for prioritizing profits over…
The chemical industry touches 96% of all manufactured goods, making it the life-blood of the global economy. The sector expects steady growth with a 3.5% increase in 2025 after a 3.4% rise in 2024, while its landscape continues to change. The industry now welcomes sustainability and state-of-the-art digital solutions. Companies achieved a 7.4% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity…
As the homeowners insurance crisis gets worse, some state-led efforts are tackling the problem.
The Cigna Group ▼ Dividend Yield1.91% P/E Ratio23.90 Price Target$378.00 Leading health insurer Cigna Group Inc. NYSE: CI was praised for having the foresight to divest its Medicare Advantage (MA) business before rising acute care utilization rates would impact its medical care ratio (MCR) or medical benefits ratio (MBR), which the percentage of medical premiums…
State Farm General, already facing financial peril before the Los Angeles wildfires, has asked state insurance regulators to approve an immediate price hike to prevent "a dire situation" for both its policyholders and the entire California market. A Chronicle analysis of company data found State Farm insures more homes in the neighborhoods in and around the…
