Massachusetts insurance regulators require five health insurers to refund $75.6 million to consumers for not meeting medical loss ratio standards, reinforcing regulatory oversight and consumer protections.
Florida Blue and Memorial Healthcare's contract dispute renders 31,000 members out of network in Broward County, impacting access across commercial, ACA, and Medicare Advantage plans amid reimbursement rate disagreements.
Verisk's 2025 report shows global modeled insured catastrophe losses have increased to $152B annually, driven by frequency perils like thunderstorms and wildfires. Insurance professionals must adapt risk strategies to these evolving challenges.
Tom Brown, chairman of Marsh McLennan Agency Mid-Atlantic, leads a growing regional insurance operation with deep family roots and diversified business interests in Virginia.
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks outlines Medicaid reforms, rural healthcare funding, and economic growth initiatives for Southeast Iowa, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement requirements.
Virginia smokers with Obamacare coverage benefit from reduced health insurance premiums as FDA delays in tobacco product approvals persist. Key insights into regulatory impact on insurance costs.
ACA insurance premiums are set to increase by a median 18% in 2026 due to rising healthcare costs and legislative changes, with potential coverage losses and affordability challenges ahead.
Social Security benefits in 2026 will increase by 2.7%, but rising Medicare Part B and D premiums will significantly reduce the net gain for retirees, highlighting challenges in healthcare cost inflation and COLA calculations.
AdvaMed raises patient safety and legal concerns over CMS's proposed Medicare competitive bidding programme restart for durable medical equipment and devices.
Verisk's 2025 report reveals global insured property losses from natural catastrophes have risen to $152B annually, driven by frequent severe events. Insurers must adjust risk models and strategies to manage growing catastrophe exposures effectively.
