Insurance

Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is trickier now than in years past, but still possible. d3sign/Moment via Getty ImagesFollowing the federal government’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recom...

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Home, auto insurance costs reach 18.4% of take-home pay

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — November 2025 — Americans pay anywhere from 2% to 18.4% of their take-home income for mandatory home and auto insurance, depending solely on where they live, according to a ...

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E Policy Review Expands Florida Employee Benefits, Group Health and Core Home, Auto, Life and Flood Insurance Support

"Florida-focused independent insurance agency that helps small employers and families compare employee benefits, group health options, and essential home, auto, life and flood coverage from mul...

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Content Curation: A Competitive Advantage for the Insurance Industry

In an era of constant change—rising customer expectations, regulatory shifts, and new technologies—the insurance industry must rethink how it communicates and engages. Content curation, the...

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Rising Risks, Rising Costs: The self-insured homeowner dilemma

There’s no denying that homeowners across the country are facing steeper insurance costs. Premiums have climbed, and in some communities, families are deciding to take on the risk themselves rather...

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CONSUMER REPORTS TESTIFIES BEFORE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE, URGES STRONGER PROTECTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS AS INSURANCE COSTS SOAR

The following information was released by Consumers Union (CU): CR calls for adoption of a "Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights" to bring transparency, fairness, and stability to the marketplace...

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Florida's insurance report card: A+

Auto and Home Insurance rates have been exploding over the last 5 years along with increased home prices, Category 4-5 Hurricanes and Insured Losses. Inflation over the last 5 years has increased t...

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The truth about minimum coverage requirements in your state

The truth about minimum coverage requirements in your state In this article, CheapInsurance.com cites examples of states with the highest, average, and lowest liability limits, and then provides a...

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Why Millions Choose Aetna for Health Coverage

Discover tailored health insurance solutions with Aetna — a name trusted by millions nationwide. From individual and family plans to Medicare and employer coverage, Aetna offers flexible options th...

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Flood Insurance Costs Could Soar 64% Without Government-Backed NFIP | Insurify

For more than a month, a lapse in funding froze Americans' largest provider of flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn...

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Delphi Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries; Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa+” (Superior) of the lif...

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HealthStream Acquires Virsys12, Expanding its Credentialing Application Solution for Payers and Health Plan Enterprises

HealthStream, a leading healthcare technology platform company for workforce solutions, today announced that it has acquired Virsys12, a healthcare technology company that offers payers and health ...

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Average Social Security Payment Could Reach $3,000 by 2040

The average monthly Social Security payment nationwide is $2,008. With an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, this payment will reach $3,038 in 2040. The 2.8% figure is the COLA going ...

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Allegation of bad faith insurance claim must go to arbitration

A dispute between a Canton-based physicians' group and its medical malpractice insurer must be resolved through arbitration, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme C...

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa-” (Superior) of RiverSou...

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California proposes greater ‘solvency’ oversight of insurers; industry balks

In a year that began with devastating wildfires, California is proposing a disclosure regime to address the long-term solvency of insurance companies. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara unveiled ...

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Hospitals are under pressure. These changes could save $1.2 billion a year – and fund 160,000 extra hospital visits

State and territory governments have reacted angrily to a letter from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in September asking them to rein in hospital spending. This comes amid negotiations for the ...

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Small business insurance option Carolina HealthWorks debuts

An employer-provided health insurance option — Carolina HealthWorks — has been authorized for businesses with between two and 50 workers by the N.C. Insurance Department. The option, known as mult...

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STATEMENT BY DFS ACTING SUPERINTENDENT KAITLIN ASROW AT THE NYS SENATE HEARING ON COST AND AVAILABILITY OF INSURANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

The following information was released by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS): Statement Ahead of Senate Standing Committees On Insurance; Housing, Construction, And Commun...

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Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

It's important for older adults to plan for their care as they age. Maskot/Maskot via Getty ImagesHollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in Februar...

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Your Medigap plan costs you $2,600 a year: It pays to shop around

About 12.5 million Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in Medigap plans in 2022, according to KFF’s most recent comprehensive data.That represents about 42% of everyone in original Medicare. Put a...

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