Community bankers’ confidence in future business conditions is decreasing, according to the Community Bank Sentiment Index’s (CBSI) first quarter 2025 results.© Shutterstock The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), a national organization of financial regulators, polls community banks nationwide regarding seven economic components. A score above 100 is considered a…
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Insurance group the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) weighed in on proposed Texas legislation that would change its insurance marketplace recently, saying the state can improve the insurance sector without abandoning a market-based approach. © Shutterstock In a statement, APCIA vice president of state government relations Scot Kibbe, said Texas SB 1643…
Legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) would modernize the taxation of debt investments held by life insurers, officials said. © Shutterstock The legislation, the Secure Family Futures Act, would repeal the current capital tax treatment of those investments, like bonds, and apply ordinary tax treatment to them, the lawmakers’ […] The…
A group of US senators on Friday urged the government’s markets corruption watchdog to investigate whether President Donald Trump or White House insiders broke securities laws ahead of his dramatic reversal on global tariffs.
Now that the inflation data for March in Colombia are known, the debate in the local market is beginning to focus on what the Banco de la República should do in its next meeting, regarding the future of interest rates, given that for some the conditions are already being configured for the return of cuts in this reference. This is the case of JP Morgan, the largest…
Because June 1 falls on a Sunday this year, June’ s check will actually be issued on May 30. Beneficiaries who receive SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance, or who have received Social Security before May 1997 will also see a change in their payment for May. Those recipients are typically paid on the third day of each month, but because May 3 falls on a Saturday,…
Prior to the creation of the current social security system in Spain, many workers contributed to mutual insurance companies. These types of contributions were not tax deductible at that time, but counted as income that had already been taxed. In the past, when the Social Security system had not been created, individuals contributed to mutual insurance…
Today, I am frightened- as are many seniors, persons on disability, and social security recipients- by the threats of the Trump Administration and his henchman Elon Musk to defund and dismantle Social Security, and Medicaidslash-Medical, Madoshi said at a rally and news conference held in front of the State Capitol on March 4. The event was organized by…
Colorado will launch the state's new, last-resort homeowners insurance program— known as the FAIR Plan— on Thursday even as this summer's weather conditions could be ripe for severe hailstorms and wildfires. "This product is not intended to compete with the admitted market," said Kelly Campbell, the FAIR Plan's executive director. The Colorado legislature in…
The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday voted to allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer health insurance for its members. The chamber approved HB 477, sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, by a vote of 98-1. It allows an organization fitting the description of the Alabama Farmers Federation (Alfa) to offer a health care…
The Senate Committee on Director Nominations recommended rejecting Barbara Richardson to lead the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
Spanish-language health insurance agency, TuSeguroMedico.com, has earned its BBB accreditation, highlighting its commitment to trust, transparency, and customer service. The agency specializes in health insurance for the Hispanic community in Florida, Texas, and beyond.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published new guidance that is supposed to clarify how the federal securities laws are applied to cryptocurrencies. Advertisement The SEC has stated that businesses are supposed to provide appropriate disclosures with relevant information about the material aspects of their current or proposed business, the stage of development,…
Data: FactSet; Chart: Axios Visuals A warning from the world’s largest and most powerful financial market did what few others could: force President Trump to pivot on a key aspect of his trade agenda. Why it matters: The U.S. Treasury market is the heart of the global financial system. The rapid selloff fueled by Trump’s tariffs was seen as a ticking economic time bomb that risked…
Fed Governor Jeffrey Schmid challenges the transitory inflation narrative, warning that tariffs may embed lasting price pressures. His remarks signal rising concern and a potential shift in the Federal Reserve’s stance on inflation risks.
Dallas Group Health Insurance highlights a model for affordable, inclusive healthcare that challenges the limits of employer-based coverage and inspires new solutions for long-term health security.
FLOW International is revolutionizing the life insurance industry with its fast-growing multilingual brokerage model, offering agents across the U.S. and globally the opportunity to build their own businesses with top-quality leads in 40+ languages and extensive support.
Cutting federal funding for Arizona's Medicaid expansion program will cost us all, in the form of overwhelmed emergency rooms and higher premiums.
(The Center Square) — When Gov. Jeff Landry hosted a news conference focused exclusively on expected insurance legislation on Wednesday, many wondered why Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple was not present.
