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Alliant Insurance Services has added Matthew Friedson within its Employee Benefits Group as First Vice President. He has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as a Top Wealth Adviser and was named to the publication’ s Top Wealth Adviser Hall of Fame in 2023.. Alliant Insurance Services stands among the nation’ s top insurance brokers and consultants,…

SHAMOKIN— Myers& Lynch Insurance Inc. is in a new location but still offers a wide range of personal and commercial insurance coverages. The agency moved two months ago to its new location at 125 W. Commerce St. in Shamokin. Myers& Lynch employees— President Anthony Rosini; Michael Shaffer, senior account executive; Cynthia Hannis, senior personal lines manager;…

A federal agency says Illinois can't limit credit card swipe fees for federally chartered banks, even though a federal judge earlier this year ruled that it could. Two interim filings posted last week by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, an independent subsection of the U.S. Treasury Department, represent the latest twist in a two-year legislative…

I'd like to thank Representative Bobby Kauffmann for his service to the State of Iowa and for his leadership in passing Senate File 2421, which brings commonsense insurance reform to our state. This legislation delivers much-needed, meaningful improvements to Iowa's health insurance system. Iowa has long valued practical, common-sense solutions to…

I'd like to thank Representative Bobby Kauffmann for his service to the State of Iowa and for his leadership in passing Senate File 2421, which brings commonsense insurance reform to our state. This legislation delivers much-needed, meaningful improvements to Iowa's health insurance system. Iowa has long valued practical, common-sense solutions to…

Two major central bank policy meetings today, at the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada, will be closely watched for detailed forecasts and hints. The most important, the Federal Reserve, will be meeting later, while the Bank of Canada will be meeting first. The Fed is expected to hold rates until December 2027, a more conservative approach driven by the energy…

The following information was released by the Insurance Information Institute:. A new Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute found that legislation moving through the Illinois General Assembly would likely make property/casualty insurance less affordable and less available for consumers by constraining insurers' ability to price…

The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. We have zero-tolerance for such criminality in the Northern District of Florida and will seek maximum punishments to keep our public officials safe. " Court documents show that the Defendant made multiple online threats of violence directed at President…

The following information was released by the office of Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego:. Today, Senator Ruben Gallego, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren, Jack Reed, Mark Warner, Chris Van Hollen, Raphael Warnock, Andy Kim, and Lisa Blunt Rochester, sent a letter to Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, regarding his failure to…

The following information was released by the Colorado Senate Democrats:. The Senate today passed bipartisan legislation to expand preventive healthcare coverage to combat chronic kidney disease. HB26-1019, sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D- Frisco, would ensure early-stage kidney function screening services, including urine or blood tests, are…

The following information was released by Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick:. U.S. Senators Dave McCormick, Tina Smith, Thom Tillis, and Ruben Gallego today introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is essential to economic security by safeguarding the availability of terrorism risk coverage.

Weeks later, Willard claims that an adjuster for State Farm, his home insurer, said his roof should be replaced. But that same day, State Farm reversed itself and denied Willard's insurance claim. Soon after, State Farm canceled Willard's coverage, leaving him with a battered roof that no other company would insure.

During a cost-of-living crisis, many Australians may be wondering if their private health insurance policy actually delivers. Rising premiums, the high costs of specialists’ fees, large out-of-pocket costs and bill shock are some common concerns. Australians spent A $44 billion out-of-pocket on health in 2023-24. Per person, that’ s $1,636 a year.

—Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month“ for a period of time, to be determined,” saying the“ unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk. The Senate Banking Committee earlier approved Powell’ s successor as…

2026 APR 28– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Current study results on Radius Fracture have been published. According to news reporting out of New York City, United States, by NewsRx editors, research stated,“ Prior studies have demonstrated that socioeconomic factors can influence decisions regarding care. Our news journalists…

HORRY COUNTY, S.C.— South Carolina lawmakers face increased pressure to once again address the state's liquor liability law as business owners say the cost of required liability insurance has become unsustainable, impacting their operations and ability to remain open. Current state law mandates that businesses serving alcohol carry at least $1 million in…

"It's a good option for people that don't want to buy from Blue Cross Blue Shield or somebody that sells an individual policy that's extremely high," Commissioner Mike Chaney said. Hank Zuber (R) brought forward HB 605 in an effort to create a state health insurance exchange within two years. Now, Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney (R) is working on a plan to help…