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California's Fire Insurance Rules Face Challenges Despite Regulatory Overhaul

California's 2023 insurance reforms aimed to secure homeowners in fire-prone areas but reveal loopholes allowing rate hikes without broad coverage. FAIR plan reliance doubles amid escalating policy nonrenewals.

NAIC CEO Gary Anderson Steps Down; Jeff Johnston Named Interim Leader

NAIC CEO Gary Anderson resigns effective Oct 29. Jeff Johnston named interim CEO as NAIC plans budget growth and regulatory modernization, including AI and risk-based capital updates.

Illinois House Rejects Bill to Regulate Homeowners Insurance Rates

Illinois lawmakers reject a bill granting the Department of Insurance authority to regulate homeowners insurance rates amid industry concerns and State Farm's significant rate increases.

U.S. Insurance Industry Reports Record $3.3 Trillion Performance Amid Market Challenges

The Federal Insurance Office reports record $3.3 trillion U.S. insurance premiums in 2024, highlighting strong life and health and property/casualty sectors amid investment gains and market challenges.

Medigap Plans F, G, and N: Key Insights for U.S. Insurance Professionals

Explore essential insights into Medigap Plans F, G, and N, focusing on coverage, enrollment periods, and regulatory nuances critical for U.S. insurance professionals advising Medicare beneficiaries.

Idaho Insurance Department Reports Stable 2024 Homeowners Market Despite Rising Wildfire Losses

Idaho's Department of Insurance finds wildfire losses rising but homeowners premiums stabilize in 2024 due to prior insurer adjustments and mitigation efforts. Analysis covers non-renewals, premiums, and market dynamics.

Judge Upholds CMS Medicare Advantage Ratings, Humana Faces Billions in Losses

A federal judge upheld CMS Medicare Advantage star ratings, resulting in a downgrade for Humana that risks billions in government bonus payments. The ruling affects nearly half of Humana's Medicare Advantage members and has broad implications for the insurer and Medicare market.

: Pre-ACA Challenges and Post-ACA Cost Trends

Explore how the Affordable Care Act reshaped the US insurance market by mandating coverage for pre-existing conditions, slowing healthcare cost growth, and highlighting ongoing challenges in drug pricing and insurer practices.

California Insurance Diversity Drives $6.7B Economic Impact and Job Growth

California's insurance sector achieved $6.7 billion economic output and 29,000+ jobs through enhanced supplier diversity, reveals new report by California Department of Insurance.

Judge Denies Humana's Challenge to CMS 2025 Medicare Advantage Ratings

A U.S. court rejected Humana's attempt to contest the CMS 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings, affecting Humana's bonus payments and highlighting CMS's regulatory role.