Josh Hawley in voting with Democrats to support the amendment to create a point of order against a budget reconciliation bill that fails to address insurance companies' delay or denial of medical care. "Think of the retired Georgia teacher who had paid over $100,000 into a cancer policy only to be diagnosed with cancer and have her insurance claims denied,"…
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2026 APR 23– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Entertainment Business Daily– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ ALLSTATE JUST ENOUGH” by April L. Besl Dinsmore& Shohl LLP, representing Allstate Insurance Company. This application was made available to the public on…
A Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge has ruled in favor of a cancer patient whose health insurer refused to cover a recurring $48,500 cancer treatment that could save his life. Thursday’ s ruling is a win for Doral resident Pablo Langesfeld, who has been in a back-and-forth with Oscar Health for months over the potentially lifesaving medication.
NEW YORK& MIAMI—- Agam Capital, a global leader in insurance-related asset and liability analytics, and 1823 Partners LLC, a differentiated asset management firm focused on insurance-first investment strategies, today announced that they have formed a long-term strategic partnership to serve global insurance companies. Anant Bhalla, Co-Founder and CEO of…
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa” of the life insurance subsidiaries of Western& Southern Financial Group, Inc.. The WSFG subsidiaries included in this rating unit are The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western-Southern Life…
2026 APR 23– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily– Investigators publish new report on Health and Medicine. According to news reporting originating in Baltimore, Maryland, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Prior authorization, a practice used by health insurance companies in the US to control care utilization, may create…
Hundreds of thousands of properties in Hawaii do not currently qualify for flood insurance, the report noted, and many remain uninsured or underinsured despite these growing environmental risks. Hawaii farmers, for instance, do not qualify for federal crop insurance since it is only available to large-scale, single-crop farms more commonly found on the U.S….
2026 APR 23– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators publish new report on Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions. Financial support for this research came from Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University,“…
2026 APR 23– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators discuss new findings in Managed Care. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the University of Pennsylvania,“ Using a novel catalog of treatment facilities acquired by PE firms and a difference-in-differences research design, we identified a relative…
Principal Financial Group ® announced results for first quarter 2026.. RIS transfer deposits of $12 billion, up 35% Investment Management gross sales of $37 billion increased 21% International Pension record AUM of $160 billion increased 20% Specialty Benefits record sales of $213 million increased 24% Life Insurance business market premium and fees…
W. R. Berkley Corporation today announced the appointment of R. Christopher DeLauder as president of Berkley Environmental. Mr. Berger will support the Berkley Environmental team through the transition and remain a key member of W. R. Berkley Corporation management engaged in other initiatives and activities. Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr.,…
Universal Insurance Holdings reported first quarter 2026 results. Net income available to common stockholders was $54.3 million, compared to net income of $41.4 million in the prior year quarter, and adjusted net income available to common stockholders was $57.8 million, compared to adjusted net income of $41.4 million in the prior year quarter.
The Hartford today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Hartford’s Chief Financial Officer Beth Costello said,“ Business Insurance delivered another strong quarter, with 6 percent written premium growth and an underlying combined ratio of 89.2. In Personal Insurance, the underlying combined ratio improved 4.7 points,…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a+” of ASSA Compañía de Seguros S.A.. ASSA is a subsidiary of ASSA Compañía Tenedora, S.A. and is owned ultimately by Grupo ASSA, S.A., a financial service holding company publicly traded on the Panama Stock Exchange. ASSA is a Panama- based insurer established in 1980…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a-” of Reaseguradora América SPC Ltd.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. RAM Re is a subsidiary of ASSA Compañía Tenedora, S.A. and owned ultimately by Grupo ASSA, S.A., a financial services holding company publicly traded on the Panama Stock Exchange.
HealthPartners announced that Blake Berquist has joined the organization as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He will lead finance across HealthPartners, including the care group, health plan and institute. “We’ re thrilled to welcome Blake to the HealthPartners team as we work to make health care and coverage more affordable for those we…
The following information was released by the America's Health Insurance Plans:. A neurosurgery practice outside of Philadelphia went to arbitration after the health plan Highmark offered its standard payment of $2,660 for a diagnostic procedure to measure blood flow to the brain. An arbitrator awarded it $333,000 instead. "
The following information was released by the Michigan State Senate, Democratic Caucus:. Legislation will alleviate financial stress caused byskyrocketing medical costs, unchecked pharma CEOs, andharmful federal policies. LANSING, Mich. Driven by the belief that everyMichigander deservesto see a doctorandfill their prescriptionswithout breaking the…
Tracy Barber moved to Pawleys Island six years ago for its community appeal and coastal charm. He now pays $2,650 a year in private flood insurance, although he hasn’ t had any flooding issues or claims. He switched agencies this year to avoid a jump to a $3,350 premium, but he’ s still shoveling out more than last year.
