INSURASALES

Travelers Institute Launches Initiative to Address US Insurance Market Challenges

Travelers Institute launches a multi-year initiative focused on insurance availability, affordability, and regulatory impacts in the US market. Key events and industry collaboration are planned.

U.S. P/C Insurance Industry Shows Strong Underwriting Income in H1 2025

The U.S. property/casualty insurance sector posted $11.2B in net underwriting income for H1 2025, driven by premium growth and investment income despite rising catastrophe losses and lower capital gains.

2025 Study: Industry Faces Challenges Educating Consumers on Life Insurance Costs

The 2025 Insurance Barometer Study shows consumer education gaps and cost misconceptions hinder life insurance purchases. Industry must enhance outreach and licensed agent involvement.

CBO Projects 14.2M Rise in Uninsured by 2034 if ACA Tax Credits Expire

The CBO projects a 14.2 million increase in uninsured Americans by 2034 due to ACA tax credit expirations, with California at highest risk. Implications for insurers and healthcare systems discussed.

ACA Enhanced Subsidies Set to Expire, Raising Premiums and Enrollment Risks

The impending expiration of ACA enhanced premium subsidies threatens to increase health insurance premiums significantly and reduce enrollment, impacting millions of Americans and the insurance marketplace.

Washington Healthplanfinder Premiums to Rise 21% in 2026, 80,000 at Risk from Subsidy Expiration

Washington Healthplanfinder projects a 21% rise in insurance premiums for 2026. Expiring Obamacare subsidies may lead to 80,000 losing coverage. Policy action needed on subsidies to prevent sharp premium increases.

State Farm Names Joe Park Chief Digital & Information Officer

State Farm appoints Joe Park as EVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer to lead technology and innovation, advancing digital services in insurance.

Meanwhile Lowers Minimum Bitcoin Life Insurance Policy to 0.25 BTC

Meanwhile updates its Bitcoin-denominated life insurance product, lowering minimum policy size to 0.25 BTC to align with market growth and institutional demand.

Physician Shortages Drive CMO Interest in Advanced Practice Providers and Nurse Leader Social Media Strategies

Healthcare industry addresses physician shortages and budget pressures by integrating Advanced Practice Providers and adapting nurse leader engagement strategies in social media to improve workforce management.

Insurance Telematics Market to Reach $41.3B by 2034 with North America in Lead

Explore how the insurance telematics market is set to grow to $41.3 billion by 2034, driven by UBI models, cloud computing advances, and North American market leadership.