INSURASALES

Kingstone Boosts Catastrophe Reinsurance Limit by 57% for 2025/2026

Kingstone Companies increases 2025/2026 catastrophe reinsurance limit by 57%, incorporating a $125 million cat bond under Rule 144A, optimizing coverage cost and supporting growth.

Nationwide Survey Reveals Digital Gaps and Opportunities in Annuity Sales

A 2024 Nationwide survey exposes technology gaps in annuity sales and highlights efforts to enhance fintech adoption among U.S. financial professionals for streamlined client services.

Global Health Insurance Market to Reach $4.45T by 2032 with Asia-Pacific Growth Leading

The global health insurance market is set to grow rapidly to $4.45 trillion by 2032, led by Asia-Pacific expansion and increased healthcare spending, while emerging markets show low insurance coverage rates.

Major U.S. Insurers Commit to Streamlining Prior Authorization by 2027

Top U.S. insurers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, and UnitedHealthCare pledge to streamline prior authorization by 2027, improving patient access and reducing provider burden.

US Health Insurers Pledge to Simplify Prior Authorization by 2027

Major US health insurers commit to streamlining prior authorization to speed medical approvals and reduce patient/provider friction by 2027.

U.S. Tariffs on Medical Imports Prompt Health Plan Premium Increases for 2025

Tariffs on medical imports have led U.S. health plans to plan premium increases for 2025 due to rising drug and device costs, impacting payer pricing strategies and market outlooks.

Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission Gets $240M State Funding Boost for 2025

Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission secures $240 million state funding to cover public employee health insurance claims for fiscal year 2025, ensuring financial stability of this major public insurance entity.

CMS Finalizes Rule Tightening ACA Enrollment, Aiming to Reduce Premiums

CMS finalizes 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule to tighten ACA Exchange enrollments, aiming to lower premiums but reducing coverage for some. Key provisions include subsidy restrictions and exclusions for DACA recipients.

CMS Finalizes Rule Targeting ACA Enrollment Fraud, Aims to Lower Premiums

CMS finalizes new rule to reduce ACA improper enrollments, aiming to lower premiums and save taxpayers billions by 2026, while raising concerns over coverage losses.

Amrize Launches as Independent Public Company with Strong Market Strategy

Amrize debuts as an independent, publicly traded company, focusing on North American construction markets with robust financial growth and strategic M&A initiatives.