MedPAC calls for federal reform of nursing home Five-Star ratings, emphasizing staffing and alternative quality metrics to improve long-term care under Medicare.

Hippo Holdings reveals a detailed growth and profitability plan through 2028, leveraging technology and a partnership with Baldwin Insurance Group to expand its homeowners and new home insurance offerings.

St. Louis suspends a 25% insurance escrow holdback on tornado-damaged properties, speeding access to full payouts through December 2026. Regulatory change supports property recovery efforts after the May 16 tornado.

Alabama man convicted of attempted murder after poisoning wife, raising multiple life insurance policies. Case underscores insurance fraud and regulatory concerns.

Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted in Arizona for the 2019 attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, linked to a series of family-related murders and insurance claims.

Vermont passes laws capping hospital outpatient drug prices and implementing reference-based pricing to reduce health care costs and insurance premiums.

Medicare Advantage plans cost taxpayers 22% more per enrollee than traditional Medicare. Understanding payment system flaws and reform options is critical for policymaker and insurer strategy.

Virginia officials and gubernatorial candidates consider ending the state's vehicle personal property tax, balancing taxpayer relief with $2.5 to $3 billion local revenue loss concerns.

North Carolina announces a 5% average auto insurance premium increase starting October 1 after a regulatory settlement, with a notable 16.3% decrease in motorcycle liability insurance rates statewide.

Mercury Insurance appoints Steve Bennett to lead a new team focusing on climate-driven catastrophe risk mitigation, advancing resilience and coverage in high-risk property and casualty markets.