"Florida- focused independent insurance agency that helps small employers and families compare employee benefits, group health options, and essential home, auto, life and flood coverage from multiple carriers." Florida- based independent agency E Policy Review is expanding its guidance for small employers and households on employee benefits, group health…
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""We kept hearing the same story from clients: their previous attorneys told them to deal with insurance companies on their own for vehicle damage while the' real lawyers' handled the injury claim, "said Harold Rosbottom, Chief Operating Officer of McKay Law PLLC." "McKay Law PLLC, a premier personal injury law firm serving East Texas with offices in Sulphur Springs,…
Shares of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) traded at a new 52-week high today and are currently trading at $106.14. So far today, approximately 124.29k shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 643.49k shares. Loews Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance in the United States and internationally. The company offers […]
A new Securian Financial study reveals that Gen Z and younger millennials recognize the importance of life and supplemental health insurance but still harbor key misconceptions that prevent many of them from purchasing it. “Life insurance and supplemental health insurance provide the foundation for long-term financial confidence,” said Matt Bauler,…
New York Life, the nation’ s largest 1 mutual life insurer, today announced that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026— the largest dividend payout in New York Life’ s 180- year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend. “Dividends are a tangible expression of our mutuality,” said Craig…
The content of the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes, released yesterday, showed a clear division among committee members regarding the chances of a cut. Conversely, forecasts suggest that the European Central Bank is likely to keep interest rates unchanged until the end of 2026, given that inflation remains close to its 2% target, economic growth is…
–The AUD/USD exchange rate continued to consolidate after the Federal Reserve published minutes of the recent monetary policy meeting and as traders waited for the upcoming US jobs data. The AUD/USD exchange rate also reacted to the latest Federal Reserve minutes in which officials highlighted the current state of inflation, which has remained above the 2%…
The EUR/USD exchange rate retreated after the Federal Reserve released minutes of the last monetary policy meeting, in which officials decided to cut interest rates by 0.25%. Odds of a rate cut on Polymarket has jumped to 67% today from this week’ s low of 50%. The EUR/USD exchange rate will likely react to the upcoming September jobs report by the Bureau of Labor…
SomnoMed Limited, the global leader in oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, today announced a significant investment in its managed care infrastructure to continue delivering high-quality support for health plan, provider network, and large-scale care program partnerships across the United States. “This investment reinforces SomnoMed’ s…
The ratings also reflect the parental support CTBC Insurance receives from its intermediate parent, Taiwan Life Insurance Company Limited, as well as its ultimate parent, CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd, in terms of capital, business development and risk management. The outlook revision to positive from stable reflects AM Best’ s expectation that CTBC…
InvoiceCloud, a premier solution for digitalizing premium payments and claims disbursements, today released findings from its 2025 Consumer Claims Experiences Survey, highlighting consumer preferences and trends shaping the insurance claims process. The study revealed that 83% of consumers surveyed would switch insurance carriers after a bad claims…
To their consternation, homeowners in California are now learning that the very same official in state government singularly responsible for looking after the public interest in these matters may not be as singularly focused on his mission as these challenging times demand. California's current Insurance Commissioner is Ricardo Lara, who assumed office…
Average family health insurance premiums rose 6% in 2025, nearing $27,000, underscoring consistent increases and warning of more hikes ahead. In the September, the average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. topped $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book. The best selling vehicle in the U.S., a Ford F-150, costs about $39,000.
Despite repeatedly promising not to cut Social Security, the Trump Administration is reportedly preparing a proposed rule that could reduce the share of applicants who qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance by up to 20 percent, according to an Urban Institute report that cites writing by a former Trump Administration official and interviews…
An investment firm is opposing the sale of The Fortegra Group Inc., saying the deal is unfair to shareholders of Tiptree Inc., the majority owner of Jacksonville- based Fortegra. South Korea- based DB Insurance Co. Ltd. agreed in September to buy Jacksonville- based Fortegra for $1.65 billion. "While we are disappointed that Tiptree's Board of Directors has…
COLCHESTER— A Medicare seminar brought over a dozen people to Burnham Memorial Library and ended with more questions than answers about Medicare Advantage and rising healthcare costs in Vermont. The seminar was led by Chad Piche, a licensed agent and consultant from Good Harbor Insurance Group. The Part B premium for most is currently $185 in 2025 but will rise…
After years of rampant growth and a strong summer, the Texas economy appears to have cooled this fall, according to a recent analysis by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. "Tariffs and the surrounding uncertainty continue to impact the Texas economy," Luis Torres, a Dallas Fed economist who coauthored the analysis, said in accompanying comments.
–With millions of Americans' health insurance premiums projected to rise in 2026, due partially to enhanced Obamacare subsidies expiring, Republicans are eyeing health savings accounts as a solution. Crapo reiterated the general view of Republicans that renewing the enhanced Obamacare Premium Tax Credits, which are set to revert to original pre-pandemic…
The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn't sell or renew coverage during the 44- day government shutdown.1 The budget bill that ended the shutdown also reauthorized the NFIP through Jan. 30, 2026.2 The incident highlighted how flood insurance costs could spike for many policyholders if the program…
