PROVIDENCE– The state Senate has approved two bills sponsored by Sen. The bills, which now go to the House of Representatives, are aimed at lowering costs for medical supplies that are critical for the many Rhode Islanders living with diabetes, asthma and other chronic conditions, according to a news release. According to the Department of Health, children from…
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced last week that he's going to remain on the Federal Reserve Board until 2028 even as he by law surrenders his chairmanship. The announcement came even after President Donald Trump agreed to drop his unwise lawsuit against Powell for funding a $2 billion new Taj Mahal building down the street from the White House.
Everest Group, Ltd., a global underwriting leader providing world-class reinsurance and specialty insurance solutions, today announced the appointment of Lisa Davis as Head of North America, Wholesale& Specialty. “Along with her extensive experience, Lisa brings a combination of underwriting discipline, operational leadership, and strong relationships…
Katie Porter and California state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond have made that promise as well. In reality, Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento have repeatedly rejected the idea, which would replace most private health insurance with a single payer: the state of California. “It’ s like the central issue in Democratic primaries in this…
Lincoln Financial today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Sustained progress against strategic and financial objectives drove solid first quarter performance. First quarter net loss available to common stockholders was$ million, or$ per diluted share. First quarter adjusted operating income available to common…
Bankrate’ s 40 years’ worth of consumer finance rate data— the Bankrate Monitor National Index as well as select consumer polling data— is now available through Federal Reserve Economic Data, the online database maintained by the Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. "This placement is the next step in Bankrate’s four decades of providing…
WASHINGTON- Federal Reserve officials said on Wednesday the ongoing U.S.- backed war with Iran is raising the risk of a sustained inflation shock, with continued high oil prices and developing concerns about problems with global supply chains. While there was initial concern the war would hurt U.S. job growth and demand while also leading to higher prices, "It has…
Patients could benefit from state change, but ripple effects seen. BOSTON— Patients who are struggling to access primary care or forgoing visits to avoid hefty medical bills could benefit from the state reining in cost-sharing among insurers, a group of health policy experts said Tuesday as they wrestled with potential financial ripple effects.
McGohan Brabender, One of the Country's Largest Privately Held Benefits-Only Businesses, Finds Strategic and Cultural Match with Employee-Owned Industry Leader. –Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, announced that it has entered into an agreement to join forces with McGohan…
2026 MAY 06– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Science Daily– Researchers detail new data in Science- Demography. Income Growth Over Five Generations of Americans. Demography, 2026. Demography can be contacted at: Duke Univ Press, 905 W Main St, Ste 18- B, Durham, NC 27701, USA. The news editors report that additional information may be obtained by…
-The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday battled over a $140 million funding shortfall for the state’ s subsidized health insurance program. Proponents would like to collect a total of $40 million from the companies. The Senate committee initially agreed to instead draw a one-time $40 million sum from state reserves to keep insurance…
2026 MAY 06– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily– Investigators publish new report on Economics. For more information on this research see: Digital Currency As a“ watchdog” Central Bank Digital Currency and Corporate Misconduct. Journal of Business Research, 2026; 210. Journal of Business Research can be contacted at: Elsevier…
2026 MAY 06– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health News Daily– Investigators publish new report on Speech Language and Learning Diseases and Conditions- Learning Disabilities. For more information on this research see: Linking Response To Intervention and Identification of a Specific Learning Disability. Journal of Disability Policy…
2026 MAY 06– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ NOMI PAY” by Joshua G. Gigger STOEL RIVES LLP, representing Nomi Health, Inc. This application was made available to the public on April 21, 2026.
2026 MAY 06– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– New research on Managed Care is the subject of a report. According to news originating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Low-cost methods that improve physician adherence to clinical guidelines are lacking. Our news journalists obtained a quote…
A study done at the end of 2025 by MarketScreener.com found that 43% of U.S. homeowners renovated their home last year, and an additional 33% plan to renovate this year. This means roughly two in five Americans are either currently remodeling or planning to do so! And despite the U.S. being set to get a new head of the Federal Reserve, I don't see interest rates…
Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States, today announced that it has surpassed 300,000 policies in force and $400 million in premium in force. This milestone marks a significant step forward in expanding the reach of private flood insurance and strengthening the resilience of communities across the country.
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $792 million in the first quarter of 2026, or $13.82 per diluted share, compared with a net loss available to shareholders of $294 million in the first quarter of 2025, or $5.04 per diluted…
Primerica, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income of $190.1 million increased 12% and net earnings per diluted share of $5.97 increased 18% compared to the prior year period. ISP remains a key driver of growth and reflects the trust clients place in our long‑ term savings solutions,” said Glenn Williams, Chief Executive…
