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Two shifts in care are bringing more people to hospital outpatient departments, and these hospital departments are more expensive than independent physician offices for the same service. Read more
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As lifespans continue to grow longer, Americans are increasingly feeling unprepared for the road ahead, according to the 2026 Mind, Body, and Wallet report from Guardian Life.

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Lincoln Financial Reports 2026 First Quarter Results

Lincoln Financial today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Sustained progress against strategic and financial objectives drove solid first quarter performance. First quarter net loss available to common stockholders was$ million, or$ per diluted share. First quarter adjusted operating income available to common…

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There was a time when Bitcoin’s price chart looked like a mirror reflecting Washington’s every move. A hawkish Federal Reserve stance would trigger sell-offs. Debt ceiling disputes created hesitation. Regulatory noise sparked waves of panic. That era appears to be ending, Bitcoin is trading near $81,000 while US fiscal credibility faces some of its sharpest…

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AIG to sell remaining shares in Corebridge Financial

American International Group announced Tuesday that it will sell about 25 million shares of common stock of Corebridge Financia... Read More

Transamerica introduces new RILA with optional income features

On Monday, Transamerica introduced TSIA Income, a new registered index-linked annuity (RILA) designed to help individuals creat... Read More

American Life expands into Wyoming and Mississippi markets

American Life & Security Corp., a growing carrier in the annuity and retirement space, today announced it has expanded to... Read More

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Transamerica agrees to $57M settlement in cost-of-insurance lawsuit

Transamerica reached a settlement on charges that it improperly increased COI charges on certain life insurance policies in 202... Read More

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Study Results from University of Florida Broaden Understanding of Learning Disabilities (Linking Response To Intervention and Identification of a Specific Learning Disability): Speech Language and Learning Diseases and Conditions – Learning Disabilities

2026 MAY 06-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health News Daily-- Investigators publish new report on Speech Lan... Read More

Nomi Health, Inc. Trademark Application for “NOMI PAY” Filed: Nomi Health Inc.

2026 MAY 06-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- According to news reporting originating from Washi... Read More

Reports from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Add New Data to Findings in Managed Care (Using Serious Games to Increase the Implementation of Trauma Triage Guidelines: A Randomized Clinical Trial): Managed Care

2026 MAY 06-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- New research on Managed Care is the subject of a r... Read More

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Takeaways from the latest California governor debate

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Takeaways from the latest California governor debate

The June 2 primary election is getting closer. See what candidates said about housing, Medi-Cal and more. Read More

Senators delay bill on making health insurance affordable

(The Center Square) - The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday battled over a $140 million funding shortfall f... Read More

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Property and Casualty News

Neptune Flood Surpasses 300,000 Policies in Force and $400 Million in Premium, Expanding Access to Modern Flood Protection Nationwide

Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States, today announced that it has surpassed 300,000... Read More

Exzeo Launches WindForm Pro, Bringing AI-Driven Automation to Florida Wind Mitigation Requirements

Exzeo Group Inc., a modern insurance operating platform for property& casualty carriers, today announced the launch of Wind... Read More

Robert Howell, California insurance commissioner candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire

Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates w... Read More

  • Two California home insurers to raise rates, expand coverage by late 2026
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Insurtech News

Record Lows and Highs for Medicare Advantage and PDPs by Mark Farrah Associates

Medicare Advantage market penetration remains strong; however, the growth rate has slowed to a record low, of 2.4%; while Presc... Read More

NAIC regulators debate the scope of AI guardrails

State insurance regulators are at the implementation phase of guidance on artificial intelligence, following broader adoption o... Read More

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