The NAIC Life Actuarial Task Force adopts a new disclosure-only guideline for reinsurance asset testing, with initial data reporting mandated by 2026 to enhance transparency in life insurer reserves.
Amazon and Walmart are investing heavily in AI to revolutionize retail operations, consumer engagement, and market expansion, blending technology with new financial services and personalized shopping.
Walmart introduces a first-of-its-kind AI-powered platform helping Medicare Advantage members maximize supplemental benefits on health and wellness products, streamlining benefit tracking and healthier shopping.
The Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 aims to ensure physicians make prior authorization decisions under Medicare, addressing care delays caused by non-medical reviews and insurer denials.
Nearly 70 Rite Aid pharmacies closing in Western New York by June 2025 reduces local access to medications and pharmacy services. Erie County health officials provide guidance for safe prescription transfers and continuity of care.
Delays averaging 10 months in securing life insurance can expose families to financial hardship. Understand the risks, coverage options, and strategies to improve timely life insurance decisions.
The Renton Police Officers Guild is suing the City of Renton over the use of surplus funds from a self-insurance health plan to establish health savings accounts, raising issues of fund governance and union rights.
Oregon Governor signs 23 new laws affecting health insurance coverage, data privacy, foster care payments, and infrastructure projects including the I-5 bridge. Key regulatory updates impact insurers, health providers, and public agencies.
Milliman's 2025 Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) Industry Experience Study highlights surrender rate patterns and behavioral modeling innovations shaping annuity pricing and risk management.
Explore the challenges of rising Medicaid costs in the U.S. and why reforming its financing structure is critical to federal budget sustainability and healthcare policy.
