Tag: North Carolina

North Carolina Medicare Beneficiaries Face Rising Costs and Plan Complexity in 2026

In 2026, North Carolina Medicare enrollees will face higher premiums and complex plan changes. Review advice for Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare during open enrollment.

UNC Health, Cigna Contract Expiration Disrupts Patient Care Access in NC

Contract expiration between UNC Health and Cigna disrupts access for over 4,000 patients in North Carolina. Insights into insurer-provider negotiations and network impacts.

North Carolina Innovates Catastrophe Bonds to Fund Wind-Resistant Roofs

North Carolina launches a $600M catastrophe bond linking insurance payouts to wind-resistant roof installation, pioneering disaster mitigation funding and insurer risk reduction.

UNC Health-Cigna Contract Dispute Threatens In-Network Coverage for Thousands

The unresolved contract dispute between UNC Health and Cigna risks out-of-network status for thousands of patients, reflecting broader insurer-provider negotiation challenges in North Carolina's healthcare market.

North Carolina Flood Risk Updates Highlight Insurance Market Challenges

North Carolina's updated flood risk data and evolving storm patterns present challenges and opportunities for flood insurance markets and risk management strategies.

North Carolina Employers Explore Transparent Pharmacy Benefit Managers Amid Cost and Compliance Concerns

North Carolina employers are shifting toward transparent pharmacy benefit managers to address rising drug costs and compliance risks. Learn how alternative PBMs impact insurance affordability and market dynamics.

NC Law Extends Inexperienced Driver Surcharge, Raises Auto Insurance Minimums

New North Carolina law extends inexperienced driver surcharge to mid-20s and raises minimum auto insurance coverage limits, influencing premiums statewide.

North Carolina Auto Insurance Law Raises Minimum Coverage, Extends Penalty Periods

North Carolina updated auto insurance laws in 2025, increasing minimum liability limits, expanding underinsured motorist coverage, and extending surcharge periods, impacting premiums and underwriting.

North Carolina Auto Insurance Law Changes Increase Costs for New and High-Risk Drivers

North Carolina's new auto insurance laws raise surcharges for new drivers, increase minimum liability coverage, and allow longer premium hikes for speeding violations, affecting insurance costs and risk evaluation.

North Carolina Updates Auto Insurance Rules Effective July 1

North Carolina's new auto insurance rules effective July 1 introduce higher liability limits, surcharges for new drivers, and changes to moving violation points, affecting premiums and policy management.