U.S. individual life insurance new premiums grew 14% in Q3 2025, with strong advances in whole life, indexed universal life, and variable universal life products. Market shares and policy counts also increased.
New York lawmakers request health department review of Optum's network exclusions and clinic closures amid Medicaid and Medicare changes affecting healthcare access.
The U.S. Senate Health Committee works toward a bipartisan extension of ACA marketplace subsidies to curb rising health insurance premiums and improve coverage affordability.
The expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits threatens to double health insurance premiums for millions, intensifying affordability challenges. Congressional debate continues amid bipartisan enrollee support for extension.
Expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits will significantly raise Marketplace health insurance premiums, especially for older enrollees and higher-income groups across many states.
Senate committee addresses ACA subsidy affordability challenges, focusing on income caps and policy reforms to improve health insurance subsidy fairness and sustainability.
OIG report identifies Medicare overpayments for continuous glucose monitors and urges CMS to reduce payment rates, highlighting potential savings.
A recent OIG audit identifies $4.7 million in Medicare overpayments to optometrists for nursing home services due to insufficient CMS review processes and billing controls. The report urges enhanced oversight and provider training to prevent future improper payments.
Skyward Specialty secures regulatory and shareholder approvals for its acquisition of Apollo Group, advancing consolidation in specialty insurance markets.
The Hong Kong high-rise fire at Wang Fuk Court is driving increased insurance claims, higher premiums, and tighter underwriting conditions, impacting China Taiping Insurance's financial outlook.
