INSURASALES

Lincoln Financial Q1: Solid Earnings Amid Market Volatility and Strategic Growth

Lincoln Financial Group posts solid Q1 earnings with strategic growth in Group Protection and annuities amid market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty. Analysis of operational efficiency and capital deployment impact.

Lemonade Expands Car Insurance Into Indiana, Driving Growth with AI-Powered Coverage

Lemonade accelerates car insurance growth by expanding into Indiana, now covering 42% of the U.S. market with AI-driven auto coverage and tech-focused products.

Illinois Bill Seeks to Prohibit Life Insurance Denials Based on Criminal Records

Illinois proposes legislation to prevent life insurers from denying coverage based on criminal history, advancing inclusive underwriting reforms.

Federal Court Boosts Alignment Healthcare's Medicare Advantage Star Rating

Federal court ruling raises Alignment Healthcare's Arizona Medicare Advantage star rating to 4 stars, impacting quality ratings and bonus payments in 2025.

Trump Administration Advances Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Amid Industry Concerns

The Trump administration proceeds with the third cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations, addressing Part B drug inclusion and sparking pharmaceutical industry concerns about pricing and implementation.

CenterWell's Preliminary Bid in Florida Provider Bankruptcy Highlights Strategic Expansion

CenterWell's bid for Florida provider TVH during bankruptcy underscores insurer strategies in Medicare compliance and primary care integration.

University of Kentucky Addresses Impacts of Federal Spending Cuts on Healthcare and Education

The University of Kentucky highlights significant challenges from federal spending cuts, including Medicaid payment reductions, SNAP-Ed funding cuts, and new federal student loan limits affecting healthcare and higher education services.

New York Enforces Network Adequacy to Improve Behavioral Health Access

New York State enforces network adequacy regulations to improve timely access and transparency in mental health and substance use disorder care for insured residents.

Curative Maintains AM Best A- Rating with Employer Health Plan Innovation

Curative Insurance Company retains AM Best A- rating for 3rd year, reflecting financial strength and innovative zero deductible employer health plans.

Key US Healthcare and Education Policy Updates Impacting Kansas in 2025

Overview of significant 2025 US federal policy changes affecting Medicaid, prior authorization reforms, vaccine recommendations, mental health crisis support, and education funding in Kansas.