Tag: insurance

Louisiana Advances Bills to Reform Car Insurance Litigation in Legislative Effort to Curb Rising Costs

Louisiana's House Civil Law and Procedure Committee has advanced legislative measures aimed at reforming the legal system to curb the state's car insurance crisis. The bills propose changes to how damages are awarded and aim to reduce litigation-fueled costs in car insurance.

Consumer Advocates Sue Over California Insurance Plan Funding Amid Wildfire Claims

Consumer advocates sue California insurance department over unauthorized emergency payments by the FAIR Plan to cover wildfire claims, arguing it unfairly burdens homeowners.

San Diego Earthquake Spurs Reassessment of Earthquake Insurance Needs

Following a significant earthquake in San Diego County, homeowners are reassessing their needs for specialized earthquake insurance, not covered under standard policies.

AuguStar Retirement Enhances OrionShield Annuities with New Features

AuguStar Retirement announces updates to OrionShield annuities, introducing a new premium bonus structure and enhanced indexing options for better investment diversification and financial stability.

MassMutual Partners with Benefit Harbor to Enhance Employee Benefits

MassMutual has partnered with Benefit Harbor to upgrade its voluntary employee benefits platform, enhancing the enrollment process for group whole life insurance policies with a user-friendly tech solution.

Supply Chain Challenges Distort U.S. Insurance Underwriting Metrics

Explore how ongoing supply chain challenges are impacting U.S. insurance underwriting metrics and project timelines, particularly in construction, driving up premiums and complicating compliance.

Former Google Employee Sues Over Denied Commissions and Insurance

Peter Martin, a former Google salesperson, sues for denied commissions and life insurance after a cancer diagnosis. Learn about the implications for employment law and insurance coverage.

Regence BlueShield Discontinues Medicare Advantage Plans in Asotin County

Regence BlueShield pulls Medicare Advantage plans from Asotin County, impacting hundreds of beneficiaries seeking new coverage options and highlighting issues in healthcare access and costs.

Crypto Life Insurance Firm 'Meanwhile' Hits $190M Valuation, Embraces Bitcoin Payments

Meanwhile, a crypto life insurance firm, reaches $190M in valuation after a successful fundraising, redefining payment and stability methods by integrating Bitcoin.

Healthcare Funding Debate Highlights Insurance Industry Challenges

Exploring the impact of the U.S. healthcare funding debate, Matthew Espenshade discusses the misalignment between government agenda and public opinion, emphasizing challenges for the insurance industry.