Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of their enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50- state breakdown of sharp enrollment declines following the Jan. 1 expiration of enhanced federal subsidies. An AP analysis of the data finds that Ohio and Oklahoma each saw a more than 32% decline in ACA enrollment over the past…
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They need the help, according to the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange, an arm of the State Corporation Commission, which estimates 100,000 Virginians lost their health insurance coverage this year after Congress failed to extend the enhanced federal premium tax credits. The state budget money will help those Virginians recover their insurance, as well as…
The Texas Stock Exchange became fully operational Monday, as trading officially launched on its platform about nine months after the nascent Dallas- based exchange received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Dallas- based stock broker CAPIS announced it had joined TXSE as a member in March. Meanwhile, on March 31, Texas’ homegrown…
When Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell did not lower interest rates as President Donald Trump demanded, Trump's Department of Justice opened criminal investigations into Powell's testimony about a building renovation. In March, a judge blocked subpoenas because "their dominant purpose is to harass and pressure Powell" and "the Government has offered no…
We analyze sentiment of various Fed and ECB communications, but focus on FOMC minutes and ECB press conferences for our main results.”. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Bar Ilan University,“ We find that Fed and ECB sentiment move together. For more information on this research see: Information In Central Bank Sentiment: an Analysis of…
—A Federal Reserve rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday. In the first set of minutes released under new chair Kevin Warsh,“ many” of the 19…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a+” of BNY Trade Insurance, Ltd. and The Hamilton Insurance Corp.. The companies also benefit from the financial flexibility and support from its ultimate parent, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. BNY Trade and Hamilton are single-parent captives of their…
Stride Joins Integrity to Transform Nation’s Individual Marketplace of Expanding Healthcare Benefits
–Integrity, LLC, a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has acquired Stride Health, a portable benefits technology platform enabling flexible, digital insurance enrollment for independent workers— one of the nation’s fastest-growing labor segments.
Enterprise Risk Associates LLC today announced the acquisition of Insurance Solutions of America, Inc. of Oviedo, FL on May 8, 2026. Founded in 2007 by Scott Lugering and Amber LaSota, Insurance Solutions of America is a national commercial insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm with deep expertise providing insurance solutions for fire…
The addition of YRP to The Institutes allows us to contribute to the growth and education of young professionals and support the larger risk management and insurance community,” said Peter L. Miller, CPCU, CEO of The Institutes.“ The volunteer leadership of YRP have done and will continue to do an incredible job growing and leading this organization for…
Centene Corp., the parent company of multiple Arkansas health insurance plans, will stop participating in the state's Medicaid expansion program next year, the Department of Human Services confirmed Monday. ARHOME, the state's Medicaid expansion, currently provides six insurance plans with three from Centene and three from BlueCross Blue Shield.
FEMA and Chippewa County officials invite residents to join the open house in Chippewa Falls or via Zoom on Wednesday, July 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. to learn about flood risk and flood insurance after the release of preliminary flood maps. Homeowners, renters and business owners in Chippewa County are encouraged to attend and meet with experts one-on-one to view their…
They need the help, according to the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange, an arm of the State Corporation Commission, which estimates 100,000 Virginians lost their health insurance coverage this year after Congress failed to extend the enhanced federal premium tax credits. The state budget money will help those Virginians recover their insurance, as well as…
Carlos Gutama, 28, of Meriden was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of noncompliance with insurance requirements, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice. DCJ officials identified Gutama as one of the owners of C&D Gutama Construction, LLC, in Meriden. According to the arrest warrant affidavit supporting the charges, authorities found…
MGT, the leading AI-native neo-insurer modernizing commercial P&C insurance, today announced the appointment of Jack Ramsey, CLU, LUTCF, as Vice President of Revenue to lead distribution, marketing and go-to-market strategy as the company continues expanding its platform for small businesses and the agents who serve them. His more than 35- year insurance…
Arch Insurance North America announced the launch of a suite of products designed to enhance employee benefit portfolios for insurance brokers and agents. These benefits can be used at the employee’s discretion to help cover expenses such as medical bills, transportation, childcare or other incidental costs that may arise during recovery. Annual Travel…
They need the help, according to the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange, an arm of the State Corporation Commission, which estimates 100,000 Virginians lost their health insurance coverage this year after Congress failed to extend the enhanced federal premium tax credits. The state budget money will help those Virginians recover their insurance, as well as…
Bennie, a modern employee benefits platform and brokerage, has been recognized as one of the nation’ s Top 100 Insurance Brokers and named among the Top 25 Fastest-Growing Brokers. No. 1 Benefits Specialist in the United States No. 13 Fastest-Growing Benefits Broker No. 13 Fastest-Growing Insurance Broker Overall. "These rankings aren’t the goal; they are the…
Similar lawsuits, including one filed by a Broken Arrow couple, have been filed against State Farm Fire and Casualty. "This lawsuit is about protecting Oklahoma homeowners and holding insurance companies accountable when they fail to honor the promises they make to policyholders," Drummond said in a media statement. The AG filed a similar lawsuit against State…