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AI is coming to Medicare claims
Artificial intelligence can process a prior authorization request in mere seconds, cross-referencing thousands of variables without fatigue. Read More
From The Field
Are you truly independent? 5 questions to ask
It may be difficult to put a price on your independence, but you should at least know some of the costs.
Creators are the new underwriters of trust
As faith in institutions wanes, auto insurers can rebuild credibility and attract younger customers by shifting from brand-led advertising to creator-driven storytelling on platforms they own.
Redefining life insurance for a new era of trust and protection
Life insurance has existed in the U.S. for generations, but the dynamics around purchasing it are changing.
ADVISOR NEWS
NY insurance agent and Ponzi schemer faces 4-12 years in prison
A central New York tax preparer and insurance agent who admitted to operating a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly…
NEWSWIRES
Triple-I Warns Illinois Insurance Bill Would Raise Costs, Reduce Consumer Choice
A new Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute found that legislation moving through the Illinois General Assembly would likely make property/casualty insurance less affordable and less available for consumers by constraining insurers’ ability to price risk accurately, without addressing the underlying causes of rising premiums.
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- Alliant Insurance Services Welcomes Rachel McCarter to Employee Benefits Team in Denver
- Miami judge orders insurer to cover cancer patient’s $48K drug. Here’s what to know
- AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of New Zealand Medical Indemnity Insurance Limited
- US stocks tick lower as oil prices keep spurting higher
Annuity News
FACC and DOL enter stipulation to dismiss 2020 guidance lawsuit
The Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice has dropped its lawsuit against the Department of Labor after the agency withdr... Read More
Zinnia’s Zahara policy admin system adds FIA chassis to product library
Zinnia today announced the addition of a pre-configured fixed indexed annuity chassis with support for guaranteed lifetime with... Read More
Industry objects to ‘tone and tenor’ of draft NAIC Annuity Buyer’s Guide
Industry trade groups are raising concerns about tone, timing and usability as work continues on a revised annuity buyer’s guide. Read More
Life Insurance News
Foresters Financial revamps accelerated underwriting, raises limits to $2M
Foresters Financial today announced a significant expansion of its accelerated underwriting (AUW) program in the U.S., effectiv... Read More
Iowa widow claims premium-financed IUL plan jeopardized family farm
An Iowa widow has filed suit against two life insurers, alleging a complex estate-planning strategy using IUL left her family’s... Read More
Life insurance premium surges, but coverage is still falling short for many
Despite individual life insurance new annualized premium surging 10% in 2025, the fourth record-setting year in the past five, ... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Myers & Lynch Insurance, in new location but still offers best coverage for lowest price
SHAMOKIN— Myers& Lynch Insurance Inc. is in a new location but still offers a wide range of personal and commercial insuran... Read More
Letter: Thank you Rep. Kauffmann for insurance reform bill
I'd like to thank Representative Bobby Kauffmann for his service to the State of Iowa and for his leadership in passing Se... Read More
Thank you Rep. Kauffmann for insurance reform bill
I'd like to thank Representative Bobby Kauffmann for his service to the State of Iowa and for his leadership in passing Se... Read More
How a swap line for Persian Gulf allies would break with the past
If the United States gets into the business of providing dollar liquidity to the United Arab Emirates and other Persian Gulf st... Read More
It’s been a weird 24 hours for the Fed
The message from top Republicans on Tuesday morning was that things were on track for an orderly transition atop the Federal Re... Read More
GBP/USD Forex Signal: Stuck In A Narrow Range Ahead Of FOMC Decision
GBP/USD trades in a tight range as markets await critical interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and Bank of England. Read More
Property and Casualty News
First American Title Introduces AgentNet® Assist: Title Intelligence, an AI-Powered Document Analysis Capability
First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiar... Read More
TRIPLE-I WARNS ILLINOIS INSURANCE BILL WOULD RAISE COSTS, REDUCE CONSUMER CHOICE
The following information was released by the Insurance Information Institute:. A new Issues Brief from the Insurance Informati... Read More
SENATORS MCCORMICK, SMITH, TILLIS, AND GALLEGO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR SEVEN YEARS
The following information was released by Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick:. U.S. Senators Dave McCormick, Tina Smith, Thom ... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Billionaire Investor Sues Trump Crypto Firm Over “Criminal Extortion”
Justin Sun, a Chinese national accused of fraud who invested $75 million in President Trump’ s crypto firm after his election v... Read More
Towson real estate attorney pleads guilty in bank fraud scheme
Towson attorney Jacob Rappaport pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy charge of bank fraud. Rappaport reportedly conspired with i... Read More
Negligence – Disability insurer denied summary judgment in lawsuit over rescission
Defendant Joshua Flores, a truck driver, had illegally parked his tractor-trailer for the night in the shoulder area of an acce... Read More
