CHICO— State and Butte County leaders on Monday discussed access and affordability for insurance and rural health care, giving a chance for local attendees to understand the current state of health care in the north state. Beaudoin told this newspaper Monday that affordable health insurance and access to critical care remains a top issue among providers in…
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The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking high school seniors to serve on its Student Board of Directors for the 2026– 27 school year. The program offers students an opportunity to learn about the Federal Reserve and its role in the U.S. economy. Students selected for the program are expected to attend meetings, complete assigned work and present…
–From adjusting the lighting in a photo to repairing a blurry image, AI‑ powered image editing tools have become part of everyday life– and increasingly, part of the insurance claims process. Verisk, a leading global data analytics and technology provider to the insurance industry, commissioned the Verisk State of Insurance Fraud study to provide insights into…
Tony Weingartner, manager of the financial intelligence unit at Topeka- based Capitol Federal Savings Bank, said the bank engaged with the woman, and law enforcement and social workers met with her, but she“ could not believe that that would occur illegitimately and that she was defrauded.”. In another example, he said, the bank lost $45,000 last month after a…
The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release:. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Capitol Police, the Federal Reserve Board Protective Service, and the…
Wells Fargo& Company WFC maintains a disciplined capital distribution approach, aiming to return value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. After clearing the Federal Reserve’s 2025 stress test, the company raised its common stock dividend by 12.5% in July 2025, to 45 cents per share. Wells Fargo& Company dividend-yield-ttm| Wells Fargo&…
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B, a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bb” and a Philippines National Scale Rating of a.PH to Stronghold Insurance Company, Inc.. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings is stable. In addition, the company has a low-to-moderate risk investment portfolio with the majority of assets allocated to cash,…
SBLI today announced that its popular EasyTrak Digital Term product just got even better. The Chronic Illness Rider allows eligible policyholders who meet rider criteria as certified by a physician to accelerate up to 50% of their death benefit, to a maximum of $250,000. “EasyTrak has always been about removing barriers and making life insurance simple,” said…
Odyssey Reinsurance Company today announced the appointment of Philip Klecan as its chief agent in Canada, effective March 27. Mr. Klecan succeeds Jean-Raymond Kingsley, who is retiring after 15 years with the Company. Odyssey Reinsurance Company is a globally diversified underwriter of property and casualty reinsurance products.
Last year, California realtors self-reported that one in six had a deal fall out of escrow because the buyer could not secure insurance– a reason that should have been foreseen earlier in the process. “Agents are feeling the pressure of insurance availability and affordability in listing preparation and buyer conversations, but haven’ t had a sophisticated…
Iowa insurance companies expressed stern opposition to state lawmakers' proposal for a one-time, short-term increase of a state tax on health insurance companies to generate $123 million in new state revenue to help cover the state's $1 billion budget shortfall. That would boost state revenues by $123.6 million in the next budget year, according to…
A bill advancing rapidly in the Iowa House would make a one-time tax increase on some health insurers and draw money from the Taxpayer Relief Fund to address the state's Medicaid shortfall. The bill would also include a $296.2 million transfer from the state's Taxpayer Relief Fund to account for state revenue declines caused by changes made through the…
Against a backdrop of widespread premium increases, high deductibles and rising out-of-pocket expenses, property insurers in the United States have managed to improve customer satisfaction. According to the JD Power 2026 U.S. “There was no shortage of headwinds to customer satisfaction with the property claims experience this year, particularly when it…
SelectQuote, Inc., a leading distributor of Medicare insurance policies and owner of a rapidly-growing healthcare services platform, today announced an initiative to expand its reach and complement its existing, telephonic insurance distribution model. “We see SelectQuote Local as a natural extension of our existing SelectQuote business.
Reynolds County Sheriff Caleb McCoy has issued a public statement addressing confusion surrounding county health insurance coverage and comments attributed to the Reynolds County Commission. The sheriff, a combat veteran, said he receives medical coverage through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and declined county insurance when he took office.
The following information was released by the Washington University School of Medicine:. Missouri's overall uninsured rate closely mirrors the national average. In rural Missouri, 9.9% of residents lacked health insurance, compared with 6.9% of people living in urban areas.
The following information was released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation:. Estimate Health Insurance Premiums and Subsidies for Health Insurance Coverage through Marketplaces. Note: This calculator was updated on March 16, 2026, with premiums for 2026 plans.
The following information was released by the American Tort Reform Association:. A new report from theAmerican Tort Reform Association exposes a staggering surge in lawsuit ads across New York, revealing how aggressive marketing campaigns fuel both fraud and skyrocketing auto insurance premiums amid Gov. New Yorkers are trapped in a rigged game where…
By Stephanie Tucker and Dennis Dougherty. Pinnacol Assurance plays an important role in Colorado by providing workers' compensation insurance as a quasi-governmental agency. In Colorado, employers are required to carry this insurance to ensure their workers are covered after a workplace injury.
