INSURASALES

California Wildfires Drive $1.1B Underwriting Loss for US Property/Casualty Q1 2025

The US property/casualty insurance sector posted a $1.1 billion underwriting loss in Q1 2025 driven by California wildfires, impacting combined ratios and net income significantly.

UnitedHealth Group Confidential Document Leak Reveals Insurer Strategic Focus

An inadvertent leak of UnitedHealth Group's confidential document sheds light on strategic priorities and communication practices of a leading U.S. health insurer, highlighting market and regulatory dynamics.

Jackson Health System Terminates Employee Over Unauthorized Patient Data Access

Jackson Health System terminates employee for unauthorized access to over 2,000 patient records used for personal business promotion, highlighting healthcare data security and compliance challenges.

Proposed Bill Could Raise NY Health Insurance Premiums by 38% and Cut Coverage

New York faces significant health insurance premium hikes and coverage losses from proposed federal legislation eliminating enhanced tax credits and cutting healthcare funding.

U.S. Health Care Price Transparency Gains with State and Federal Enforcement

Explore how recent state laws and federal policies are advancing hospital price transparency in the U.S., enhancing enforcement and empowering patients and employers with clearer healthcare cost data.

Humana Supports Medicare Advantage Billing Reforms Targeting Nurse Practitioner Home Visits

Humana backs legislative efforts to reform Medicare Advantage billing practices, focusing on diagnoses from nurse practitioner home visits to improve Medicare payment accuracy and reduce overpayments.

CMS Increases Medicare Advantage Audits to Combat Fraud and Waste

CMS Director Mehmet Oz launches intensified audits of Medicare Advantage plans targeting fraud, waste, and upcoding as enrollment grows. Stronger oversight aims to sustain Medicare's financial health.

Michigan Woman Charged with Medicaid Fraud for Mileage Reimbursement Scheme

Michigan woman charged with Medicaid fraud through false mileage reimbursement claims. Case highlights state efforts to combat healthcare fraud and protect Medicaid integrity.

LIMRA Merges with ALI to Enhance Retirement Income Education

LIMRA merges with Alliance for Lifetime Income to boost research and consumer education on annuities and retirement income amid demographic shifts and regulatory changes.

Resurgence of Annuities Highlights Retirement Security and Health Benefits

Annuities are gaining renewed interest as a solution to retirement insecurity, offering guaranteed lifelong income and improved health outcomes amid lapses in defined benefit plans.