INSURASALES

North Carolina Auto Insurance Law Changes Increase Costs for New and High-Risk Drivers

North Carolina's new auto insurance laws raise surcharges for new drivers, increase minimum liability coverage, and allow longer premium hikes for speeding violations, affecting insurance costs and risk evaluation.

California Realtors Form Insurance Task Force to Tackle Homeowner Coverage Crisis

California Realtors organize an Insurance Task Force to address homeowner insurance availability and affordability challenges in fire-prone areas, aiming to provide policy recommendations to state authorities.

Philadelphia and Erie Insurance Recover from Network Outages Amid Cybersecurity Threats

Philadelphia and Erie Insurance restore operations after network outages amid cybersecurity threats, highlighting risks and incident response in the insurance sector.

Navigators Appoints Lynanne St. Denis to Lead Wholesale P&C Division

Navigators, a brand of The Hartford, names Lynanne St. Denis as head of wholesale property and casualty, marking a strategic leadership update in the U.S. insurance sector.

Indiana Enacts Fiduciary Duty Law to Reduce Health Insurance Costs

Indiana's new fiduciary duty law requires health insurance intermediaries to prioritize plan sponsors' interests, aiming to reduce health care costs and improve transparency in employee-sponsored insurance.

Strategies to Combat Medicare Fraud and Reduce $60 Billion Annual Loss

Explore effective strategies to prevent Medicare fraud and reduce the estimated $60 billion in annual losses caused by fraud, errors, and abuse. Learn how beneficiaries and caregivers can safeguard against scams.

Texas Expands Medigap Coverage for Younger Medicare Beneficiaries with Kidney Failure

Texas recently expanded Medigap coverage options for Medicare beneficiaries under 65 with end-stage kidney disease, improving insurance access and affordability. NKF advocacy played a key role in this policy change.

CMS Notifies 103,000 Medicare Beneficiaries of Fraudulent Account Breach

CMS alerts 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries of a recent scam involving fraudulent Medicare.gov account creations, exposing sensitive personal and healthcare data. Learn about CMS's cybersecurity response and prevention measures.

Civitas Survey Highlights Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations’ Impact and Future Needs

Survey by Civitas Networks for Health shows Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations generated $4.7B savings and highlights recommendations for program enhancements focusing on data interoperability, onsite training, and workforce retention.

Federal Judge Halts Key CMS Staffing Rules for Long-Term Care Facilities

A federal court has blocked key staffing requirements in the 2024 CMS rule for long-term care facilities, creating regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing litigation and legislative attempts to pause implementation until 2034.