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Iowa Faces Rising ACA Premiums as Enhanced Tax Credits Near Expiration

Iowa insurance market braces for premium hikes as COVID-era ACA enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire in 2025, driving coverage affordability concerns and regulatory actions.

Baker Tilly Supports P&C Insurer in NAIC AI Governance Compliance and Maturity Assessment

Baker Tilly partnered with a mutual P&C insurer to validate compliance with the NAIC Model AI Bulletin and benchmark AI governance maturity, delivering a strategic roadmap for responsible AI adoption in insurance.

Social Inflation Drives Up Workers Compensation Claims Severity and Costs

Social inflation is increasing the severity and cost of U.S. workers compensation claims, driven by legal challenges, regulatory changes, and evolving claim management strategies.

New Hampshire Law Accelerates Mental Health Provider Credentialing Timelines

New Hampshire's House Bill 507 shortens mental health provider credentialing to 30 days for private insurers, aiming to reduce care delays. Challenges in enforcement and insurer compliance remain.

Pennsylvania Sees Proposed 2026 ACA Premium Hikes Amid Tax Credit Expiry

Pennsylvania insurers propose average 19% premium hikes for 2026 ACA plans as enhanced federal tax credits expire, prompting state review and public comment.

Connecticut Health Insurers Propose Double-Digit 2026 Premium Hikes Amid Cost Pressures

Connecticut insurers seek double-digit health insurance premium hikes for 2026 amid rising healthcare costs and potential federal subsidy expirations, affecting thousands of ACA marketplace and small group plan enrollees.

Oklahoma's Insurance Rate System Linked to High Property Premiums

Oklahoma's file-and-use insurance rate system contributes to the nation's highest property insurance premiums, contrasting with California's cost-saving prior-approval model. This analysis explores regulatory impacts on homeowner and auto insurance rates.

Unaddressed Enforcement Gaps Undermine Efforts to Lower Car Insurance Rates

Efforts to reduce car insurance rates are undermined by enforcement challenges and prevalence of uninsured drivers, with legislative reforms showing limited impact on premiums.

Florida Homeowners Insurance Market Shows Stability Despite Local Rate Concerns

Florida's homeowners insurance market shows decade-high stability with mixed rate changes, though local consumers report rising premiums post-Hurricane Ian and limited insurer options in some areas. Regulatory filings indicate ongoing shifts in rates.

California Proposal to Repeal Key Insurance Regulation: Prop 103 at Risk

A California ballot initiative aims to repeal Proposition 103, which has regulated property and casualty insurance for decades. The change could impact premium approvals, market stability, and wildfire risk policies.