INSURASALES

Elevance and Major Insurers Adjust Medicare Advantage Strategies Amid Cost Pressures

Elevance Health and leading insurers recalibrate Medicare Advantage plans and Part D coverage amid rising costs and regulatory shifts, focusing on risk management and compliance.

FTC Slaps MediaAlpha with $45M Settlement: A Wake-Up Call for Insurance Marketing

In 2025, the FTC settled with MediaAlpha for $45M over deceptive health insurance lead generation, including illegal telemarketing and false government affiliation claims, emphasizing enforcement of consumer protection laws in insurance marketing.

7th Circuit Reverses Class Action Status in Progressive ACV Undervaluation Case

The 7th Circuit reverses class action status in a lawsuit against Progressive over disputed methods in actual cash value calculations for total loss vehicles, highlighting judicial nuances in insurer obligations and class certification standards.

Wisconsin Floods Reveal Homeowners and Renters Insurance Coverage Gaps

Recent flooding in Wisconsin highlights homeowners and renters insurance typically excludes flood damage. Separate flood insurance is crucial for protection.

Healthcare Giants Avoid $34 Billion in Taxes Post-2017 Tax Law, Patient Care Impacted

Seven major U.S. healthcare corporations avoided $34 billion in taxes after the 2017 tax law while increasing profits and insurance claim denials, with implications for patient care quality and regulatory scrutiny.

Mercury Insurance Emphasizes Fall Home Maintenance to Reduce Claims

Mercury Insurance highlights simple fall home maintenance steps to reduce weather damage claims and protect homeowners this autumn.

Triple-I Study Reveals $42.8B Excess Motor Vehicle Tort Litigation Impact on Auto Insurance

Triple-I analysis finds $42.8 billion in excess motor vehicle tort litigation value from 2014-2023, highlighting impacts on U.S. auto insurance costs and the need for improved civil court data transparency.

North Carolina Flood Risk Updates Highlight Insurance Market Challenges

North Carolina's updated flood risk data and evolving storm patterns present challenges and opportunities for flood insurance markets and risk management strategies.

Mission City Considers Property Tax Increase Amid 2026 Budget Deficit

The city of Mission, Kansas, proposes a property tax increase to address a near $50,000 budget deficit for 2026, balancing resident service funding with fiscal responsibility.

U.S. Annuity Sales Hit Record $119.5B in Q2 2025, Driven by Product Innovation and Market Demand

U.S. annuity sales reached a record $119.5 billion in Q2 2025, fueled by product innovation and growing demand for guaranteed retirement income, according to LIMRA.