INSURASALES

2025 US Government Shutdown Nears Longest Duration amid Budget Impasse

The 2025 US government shutdown is approaching a record 35-day duration amid disputes over Obamacare subsidies and federal funding, impacting key insurance and social programs.

Stellar Health's MSSP ACO Achieves $5M Medicare Savings with Tech-Enabled Model

Stellar Health's MSSP ACO surpasses Medicare average savings with $5M saved in 2024, leveraging tech-enabled micro-incentives to improve provider performance and patient outcomes in value-based care.

High Costs and Political Influence Cloud Medicare Skin Substitute Policy

Explore how political donations and regulatory delays have impacted Medicare coverage and spending on costly skin substitute products lacking scientific validation.

Growth in Special Needs Plans (SNPs) Drives Medicare Advantage Enrollment

Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are driving significant growth in Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2025, with chronic condition and dual-eligible SNPs leading gains. Institutional SNPs decline amid evolving care models.

SCOR SE Reports Improved Q3 2025 Results Driven by Disciplined Underwriting

SCOR SE improves Q3 2025 performance with disciplined underwriting and low catastrophe losses, driving stronger combined ratio and stable investment returns.

NAIC CEO Gary Anderson Steps Down; Jeff Johnston Named Interim Leader

NAIC CEO Gary Anderson resigns effective Oct 29. Jeff Johnston named interim CEO as NAIC plans budget growth and regulatory modernization, including AI and risk-based capital updates.

Kyle Busch's $8.6M Loss Highlights Risks of Indexed Universal Life Insurance

NASCAR's Kyle Busch lost $8.6 million in premiums due to fees and performance issues in an Indexed Universal Life insurance policy sold by Pacific Life. This case highlights risks and compliance issues in IUL policies for insurance professionals.

Guardian Life Partners with Hamilton Lane to Manage $5B Private Equity Portfolio

Guardian Life collaborates with Hamilton Lane to manage its $5 billion private equity portfolio, enhancing investment strategies and expanding alternative asset exposure for institutional investors.

Selective Insurance Appoints Julie Parsons to Board to Enhance Strategic Leadership

Selective Insurance Group appoints Julie Parsons, an experienced Allstate executive, to its board, bolstering strategic expertise in product development and insurance operations.

Year-End Insurance Planning Gains Momentum Among High Net Worth Clients

Year-end surge in insurance planning among high net worth clients driven by inflation, market gains, and enhanced advisory strategies. Key focus on life insurance audits and estate planning.