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AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Ratings to“ a” from“ a-”, all associated Long-Term Issue Ratings and indicative Long-Term IRs for securities issued by W. R. Berkley Corporation. At the same time, AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to“ aa” from“ aa-” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ of Berkley Insurance Company and its reinsured subsidiaries and…

2026 JUN 25– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ BLUE MEANS GO” by Stacey J. Watson Markery Law LLC, representing Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The registrar information for this application is: Stacey J….

According to news originating from Wuhan, People’ s Republic of China, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ This paper investigates how the implementation of public supplementary health insurance affects economic well-being in China. Funders for this research include National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Office of Philosophy and…

2026 JUN 25– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Climate Change have been published. Financial supporters for this research include Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo, National Science Foundation, Engineering& Physical Sciences Research Council. The news correspondents obtained a quote…

2026 JUN 25– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Researchers detail new data in Cancer. According to news reporting originating in Nashville, Tennessee, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ More than half of Medicare beneficiaries are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research…

A Texas doctor accused of rubber-stamping cardiovascular screening tests performed by a South Florida diagnostic company for college athletes is among 455 healthcare-fraud defendants recently arrested on charges of billing $6.5 billion in false medical claims to public and private insurers, U.S. authorities said Tuesday. According to an indictment,…

2026 JUN 25– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Economics Daily Report– New research on Global Views- Environment and Planning is the subject of a report. According to news reporting out of East Sussex, United Kingdom, by NewsRx editors, the research stated,“ While Central Bank Digital Currencies have primarily been developed in Global South contexts to…

Vince Fong, Jay Obernolte, and members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and California State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith expressing concerns about the state's revised health care tax, which would raise healthcare costs for millions of Californians already struggling with the rising costs of healthcare.

PRIMGHAR, Iowa– A Hartley, Iowa, man has been placed on probation after pleading guilty of filing fraudulent insurance documents. Jeremiah Poduska, 34, pleaded guilty June 15 in O'Brien County District Court to fraudulent submission to insurer– fraudulent submission made with intent to defraud insurer. Jeremiah Poduska was charged with submitting a…

What's clear is that most people, even in Connecticut, don't have nearly that much. That's because retirees do not pay into Social Security, put money into a 401 k, commute or buy new office clothing, AARP reports. Nevertheless, although Connecticut is among the wealthiest states, it's doubtful most people have that much saved for retirement, said Eric McAlley,…

Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes introduced the Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026, legislation to lower costs for telehealth patients. "Families throughout Connecticut and across our country continue to struggle to afford the exorbitant cost of health insurance. Modernizing delivery of care must also include streamlining the billing process for…

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B++ and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb” to Ilaf Takaful Insurance Company K.S.C.. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect ILAF Takaful’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business…

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, staying close to 6.5%, where it’ s been the last six weeks. They generally follow the trajectory of the 10- year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans. Rates have been mostly trending higher since the conflict between the U.S. and Iran began in late February, disrupting the…

What's clear is that most people, even in Connecticut, don't have nearly that much. That's because retirees do not pay into Social Security, put money into a 401 k, commute or buy new office clothing, AARP reports. Nevertheless, although Connecticut is among the wealthiest states, it's doubtful most people have that much saved for retirement, said Eric McAlley,…

Consumer prices rose 4.1% in May from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Thursday, the largest annual increase since April 2023. Rising prices have caused the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve to keep their key rate unchanged this year, a reversal from January when they had penciled in two cuts. Oil and gas prices have fallen substantially…