Officials call for hearings on proposed insurance increases
July 13, 2022 GMTHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans called Wednesday for special hearings to be held on proposed double-digit rate increases being sought by nine health insurers that offer coverage on and off the state's Access Health CT exchange.
Insurance executive will lead Casino Reinvestment agency
March 17, 2022 GMTATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Phil Murphy has named a longtime insurance industry executive to head the state agency tasked with helping to redevelop Atlantic City using reinvested casino money.
Sean Pattwell was appointed executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority on Thursday, two days after the Middletown resident was unanimously approved for the job by the CRDA’s board of directors.
Lawmakers outline insurance complaints after Hurricane Ida
December 1, 2021 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Slow responses to damage claims. Constant switch-ups of insurance adjusters assessing the destruction. Low payment offers forcing people unnecessarily into litigation to get a fair deal.
Industry group sees $8.2B insured damage from German floods
August 25, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Devastating floods in western Germany last month likely caused insured damage to the tune of about 7 billion euros ($8.2 billion), an insurance industry group said Wednesday, significantly increasing its previous estimate.
In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle
July 5, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered.
Trump rule says health plans must disclose costs up front
October 29, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Trying to pull back the veil on health care costs to encourage competition, the Trump administration on Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers to tell consumers up front the actual prices for common tests and procedures...
Reviewing Florida Blue (BCBS) insurance vs Cigna vs Ambetter vs Bright Health : Reviews of Best affordable Health/medical insurance companies & plans in Florida
September 17, 2020 GMTNew York, NY ( TS Newswire ) -- 17 Sep 2020
Comparing Florida health insurance plans online is time consuming, overwhelming, and in many cases inaccurate, as people still lose money on their premiums which they could have saved...
Pandemic crisis forecast to hit insurers for $200 billion
May 14, 2020 GMTLONDON (AP) — The pandemic will cost the insurance industry over $200 billion, according to Lloyds of London, who estimated that its own payouts are now on a par with the Sept...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump is wrong about insurers and coronavirus
March 13, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump incorrectly stated in his address to the nation that the health insurance industry has agreed to waive patient co-payments for treatment of COVID-19...
Iowa Democrats worry ‘Medicare for All’ hurts key industry
December 14, 2019 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kim Motl doesn’t work in the health insurance industry. But her friends and neighbors do...
9 Dallas-area tornadoes cause $2 billion in insured losses
October 24, 2019 GMTDALLAS (AP) — An insurance industry group says the nine tornadoes that struck the Dallas area during a NEW YORK (AP) — With the National Hurricane Center warning that Dorian could inflict destructive storm surges and dangerous winds along the coasts of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, billions of dollars in damage could be caused to homes and other property in its path...How homeowners can begin to recover from hurricane damage
September 2, 2019 GMT
Liz Weston: Is your wealth dripping away?
July 22, 2019 GMTAs a spokesperson for the insurance industry, Loretta Worters often gives tips to homeowners on preventing water damage...
Peru Insurance Industry Governance, Risk and Compliance Report 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
May 31, 2019 GMTDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2019--
The "Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Peruvian Insurance Industry" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Some Kansas City-area patients ditch fee-for-service doctors
April 26, 2019 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patients who are fed up with the bureaucracy of the health insurance industry are ditching the copays and high deductibles for a different way to get primary care...
New York authorities subpoena Trump insurance broker
March 6, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New York regulators have sent a subpoena to the Trump Organization's longtime insurance broker, a request that comes days after President Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, told Congress the president had misled insurers about the value of his assets...
After Florence, what to know about your insurance coverage
September 22, 2018 GMTIn the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, thousands of people in the Carolinas are still waiting to return to their homes...
Testing finds flaws with car electronic car safety systems
August 7, 2018 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Cars and trucks with electronic driver assist systems may not see stopped vehicles and could even steer you into a crash if you're not paying attention, an insurance industry group warns...
Nearly every time you book a flight, cruise or tour, you get prompted to buy insurance. But do you need insurance for every trip...
GOP risks fallout from Justice Department move on health law
June 8, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's decision to stop defending in court the Obama health law's popular protections for consumers with pre-existing conditions could prove risky for Republicans in the midterm elections — and nudge premiums even higher...
Senate consumer choice idea could raise premiums for sick
July 12, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A health care proposal from Senate conservatives would let insurers sell skimpy policies provided they also offer a comprehensive plan. It's being billed as pro-consumer, allowing freedom of choice and potential savings for many.
Oregon’s Drug Price Bill is Hard to Swallow
March 7, 2017 GMTPresident Donald Trump is not the only politician saying he is going to work to get drug prices down. Oregon lawmakers are already patting themselves on the back for tackling drug prices. Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland) says the measure, Oregon House Bill 2387, could be a model for national reform.
Farmers Insurance – Erb Agency
January 2, 2017 GMTBrent Erb, agency owner of the Farmers Insurance agency, answers the questions for today’s Small Business Snapshot:
What is the primary purpose of your business? Our agency is committed to helping the people of Northwest GA and beyond to be as prepared as they can be for the unexpected.
McConnell cautions replacement to health law to take time
December 3, 2016 GMTLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The next Congress will begin work immediately next year toward repealing President Barack Obama's health care law but delay the changes as Republicans try to come up with an alternative, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday.