Tag: Workforce Development

New Arkansas Laws Impacting Insurance, Taxation, and Workforce

Discover Arkansas' new laws affecting insurance, taxation, and workforce as of January 1, 2025. Find out how these changes impact you!

Skilled Trade Careers Offer Competitive Salaries Without Degree-Related Debt

Explore how skilled trade careers offer competitive median salaries that surpass many degree-required roles, impacting workforce trends and insurance risk management.

Impact of Department of Education's Profession Reclassification on Federal Student Loans

The Department of Education's reclassification of key professions limits federal student loan access, impacting education in healthcare, engineering, and more, with broader implications for workforce and insurance sectors.

Maine Dept. of Labor Supports Workers After Subway Closures

Maine Department of Labor reaches out to workers affected by Subway closures, offering unemployment insurance, wage claims support, and career services to aid employment transitions.

ACA Subsidy Extension Fails; Georgia Advances in Data Center, Aerospace, Ports & More

Senate rejects ACA subsidy extension; Georgia addresses data center regulations, job forecasts, aerospace alliances, port traffic growth, new university stadium, Braves signings, and coffee alternatives.

Maine Insurers Expand Services, Address Climate and Cyber Risks Amid Market Shifts

Maine insurers are expanding geographically and technologically while addressing rising climate and cyber risks. Major players focus on workforce training and innovative coverage solutions amid increasing claims costs.

CMS Halts New Medicaid 1115 Waivers for Workforce Initiatives

CMS will not approve new Medicaid 1115 waivers for workforce initiatives, shifting federal support away from addressing provider shortages via these programs. This change affects state capacity to invest in Medicaid workforce development.

Cary, NC Positions as Emerging Hub for Insurance Tech and Talent

Cary, NC offers insurance companies and tech vendors a strategic location with a strong talent pool, lower costs, and quality of life, making it an emerging hub for insurance operations and technology.

Progressive Plans Major Hiring Amid Auto Insurance Growth; Chubb Faces Q1 Challenges

Progressive announces hiring of 12,000+ workers in 2025 amid strong auto insurance growth, while Chubb reports Q1 net revenue drop due to wildfire losses. J.D. Power study shows rising auto insurance shopping trends.