Octave Specialty Group Emerges from Ambac Rebrand to Focus on MGAs
Octave Specialty Group, formerly Ambac Financial Group, rebrands and refocuses on specialty insurance and MGA acquisitions amid strong market growth.
Health Insurance Premiums and Out-of-Pocket Costs to Rise Sharply in 2026
Explore the factors driving significant health insurance premium and out-of-pocket cost increases in 2026 across employer-sponsored plans, ACA exchanges, Medicare, and Medicaid. Understand how subsidy expirations and policy changes impact affordability and coverage.
U.S. Homeowners Insurance Costs Rise Amid Coverage and Affordability Challenges
Homeowners insurance premiums in the U.S. have risen 9.3% since 2024, driven by climate risks and increased deductibles, challenging affordability and complicating mortgage closings. The E&S market grows in catastrophe-prone states.
Humana’s Medicare Advantage Legal Setback Highlights Shifting CMS Regulatory Landscape
Humana's legal loss against CMS over Medicare Advantage star ratings underscores structural regulatory risks reshaping insurer margins and strategies in the U.S. Medicare Advantage market.
U.S. Annuity Market Hits Record Sales Amid Aging Population and Market Volatility
Explore the U.S. annuity market's record growth driven by aging demographics, interest rate shifts, inflation trends, and technological advancements enhancing retirement income strategies.