Medicare telehealth flexibilities are extended through January 2026, maintaining access for rural and elderly patients. Medicare also launches an AI pilot for prior authorization to streamline outpatient service approvals.

Settlement reached in wrongful death lawsuit after fatal 2023 South Carolina crash involving DUI and rental car liability. $160,000 insurance payout finalized.

A federal judge certifies a class action against Liberty Mutual for allegedly limiting rental car benefits prematurely under auto insurance policies.

AI patent activity in U.S. property and casualty insurance is concentrated among few carriers, highlighting strategic shifts towards generative and agentic AI technologies in underwriting and claims.

A coalition of 21 states led by Arizona AG Kris Mayes opposes conditioning ACA premium tax credit extensions on abortion coverage bans, citing state sovereignty and health access concerns.

Brookfield Corp. aims to grow its property and casualty insurance business by focusing on specialized underwriting in real estate construction, warehouses, and renewable power. The firm targets $30B-$50B equity expansion and benefits from U.S. asset sales amid falling interest rates.

NAIC proposes phasing out investment subsidiary reporting in insurer annual statements and RBC instructions to improve transparency and regulatory oversight in insurance investment practices.

Senate Republicans are set to block ACA subsidy extensions, amplifying federal cuts to Medicaid and impacting millions of low-income workers across key states and districts.

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