Radian Group Inc. today announced that it has completed its strategic acquisition of Inigo Limited, a specialty insurance group underwriting through Lloyd’ s of London. Rick Thornberry, CEO, Radian Group Inc.. “Today marks an important milestone for Radian as we expand from our established position as a leading U.S. private mortgage insurer into a global…
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Summit, a leading superregional provider of workers’ compensation insurance services, is pleased to announce that Chris Neyrey has been named vice president of the company’ s Southwest Region. He succeeds Hank Chiles, who will retire in July 2026 after an incredible 36- year career with Summit. James Wood, Summit’ s president and CEO, remarks,“ Chris brings…
Despite the rising costs, 22.8 million consumers still enrolled in the healthcare coverage marketplace during the open enrollment period ending on Jan. 15, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said. Meanwhile the Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4 million people are projected to lose coverage at some point, becoming uninsured due to…
Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’ s leading specialty broker, was competitively awarded a cooperative purchasing contract by Sourcewell, a service cooperative based in Minnesota, for participating public entities. “Our contract with Sourcewell underscores Alliant’ s unmatched expertise in understanding organizations’ unique risk exposures and…
Allianz Investment Management LLC, a subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and adviser to the AllianzIM exchange-traded funds, today announced the expansion of the AllianzIM Buffered ETF lineup with a new fund that seeks to give investors more ways to stay invested while managing downside risk. “The demand for buffered ETFs remains…
In a letter to President Barack Obama in May 2009, the late U.S. Sen. In 2026, however, we have seen Republican majorities in the US House and Senate block the renewal of the ACA-enhanced premium tax credits, causing health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs to skyrocket for millions of American families. That is exactly why the Pennsylvania General…
Recent audiobook release “INDEXED UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE IN ACTION: FROM PROTECTION TO PROSPERITY – YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL SECURITY” from Audiobook Network author Sherida Stevens is a comprehensive guide to understanding one of the most crucial and underutilized tools to building future financial wealth.
DES MOINES Fewer Iowans are enrolled in the Affordable Care Act in 2026 after Iowa's Republican congressional delegation let premium tax credits for the ACA expire at the beginning of the year, knowing it would make health insurance premiums skyrocket and force thousands of Iowans off their health insurance plans. Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette…
Humana, a health insurance company, has announced a $3 million grant to Xavier University of Louisiana's Ochsner College of Medicine in New Orleans for medical schools scholarships. Humana and Ochsner aim to expand the physician pipeline to improve access to health care for communities across Louisiana and help address the national physician workforce…
"But it's important to talk about it, because fixing our health care system is integral to making Vermont more affordable." The effects of rising health care costs are not unique to Vermont, he said "It is something many other states are experiencing, but even with the cost of healthcare increasing across the nation, Vermont stands out, and not in a good way, with some of…
After months of speculation, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. If confirmed by Congress, Warsh will inherit leadership of the U.S. central bank at a delicate time. A graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, he served as special assistant to the president for economic policy and…
US futures and Asian shares slip as worries over Trump's Fed chief pick and AI weigh on markets
U.S. futures and Asian shares skidded on Monday as worries over President Donald Trump’ s nominee to be the next Federal Reserve chair amplified jitters over a possible bubble in the artificial intelligence boom. Markets also took a hit as investors considered how Kevin Warsh, Trump’ s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, might handle interest rates.
A Republican senator is vowing to oppose Federal Reserve nominees until a criminal inquiry into Chair Jerome H. Powell is resolved, creating an uncertain path for President Trump’ s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, says that Mr. Warsh, a former Fed governor with a deep knowledge of Wall Street, is qualified to be Fed…
Ms. Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee that will vet nominee Kevin Warsh, said Mr. Trump made it no secret that he wants to bend the Fed to his will. Once hawkish about lowering interest rates, fearing inflation, Mr. Warsh now agrees with Mr. Trump and says interest rates are too high. Thom Tillis, North Carolina Republican, said he will block Mr. Warsh…
Mr. Warsh served as the Fed's liaison to Wall Street during the financial crisis, and his recent calls for "regime change" and lower interest rates at the Fed likely appealed to Mr. Trump. The Senate must vote to confirm Mr. Warsh as chairman of the Fed, a powerful institution that sets monetary policy and interest rates that impact terms for savings, loans and…
Thom Tillis, R- N.C., is "holding the entire country and our economy hostage" for opposing President Donald Trump's choice of Kevin Warsh to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. However, the Department of Justice continues to pursue a criminal investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell based on committee testimony that no reasonable person could construe…
Mel Foster Insurance holds annual recognition event. Marc Engels, President of Mel Foster Insurance, along with Rob Fick, President and CEO, recognized individual accomplishments while reflecting on a year marked by continued growth, resilience, and strong client relationships. •„2025 Chairman's Club award recipients: Brody Grothus, Andy Schoonover, Randy…
After months of speculation, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. If confirmed by Congress, Warsh will inherit leadership of the U.S. central bank at a delicate time. A graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, he served as special assistant to the president for economic policy and…
Idaho is among the most expensive places in the country to give birth, a new study says. Having a baby costs Idaho families over $2,435 out of pocket on average, after health insurance pays a large portion of the bill, according to a MoneyGeek report. The average Idaho out-of-pocket cost for a vaginal delivery was $2,295, the report said.
