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Yes to the Electricity Act +++ No to the health insurance initiatives +++ The Röstigraben is back
On Sunday, Swiss voters cast their ballots on four federal proposals. A vote was held on the Insurance Premium Relief Initiative, the Cost-Containment Initiative, the Stop Mandatory Vaccination Initiative, and the Electricity Supply Act. Thank you…
Health insurer markups only a small part of huge premium increases
A new tool visualizes how much premium revenue health insurers keep to cover overhead and, spoiler alert, it's not very much — an average of 15% in 2024. Why it matters: Just cracking down on insurer overhead won't meaningfully bring down…
Congress Returns With Sweeping AI Bills Targeting Superintelligence, Health Insurance
The most sweeping proposal came from Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, whose Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would order a complete halt to the development of AI systems capable of surpassing human intelligence, according to a Thursday (Sept. 3)…
I'm an insurance agency executive. Here's why I have open discussions with employees about healthcare costs
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mike Smith, president emeritus of The Brokerage Inc., an insurance marketing organization. Smith has been in the insurance industry for nearly three decades. The essay has been edited for length…
Avoid NHS waiting times with private medical cover from less than £1 a day
NHS waiting times can leave some people waiting weeks for hospital treatment, so it's no surprise that Brits are looking at private healthcare as an alternative. There is a myth that private cover is expensive, but you can find policies from…
11 insurers begin Ind AS transition from FY27; IRDAI tracks rest for FY28
As many as 11 insurance companies have begun the transition to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) from the current financial year (FY27), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) said on Wednesday. Among these, SBI…
Centene: Rapid Earnings Recovery And Momentum (NYSE:CNC)
Centene Corporation is upgraded to a buy as accelerating earnings, improved medical-cost ratios, and robust cash flow signal a fundamental turnaround. CNC's Q2 2026 premium and service revenue grew 4% YoY to $44.4B, with Medicare up 17% and…
Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women?
This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th. Meet Chabeli and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza can quickly rattle off prices from the grocery store in the…
'It's triage': California's next governor will face destabilizing surge in uninsured
By the time Democrat Xavier Becerra left Washington, D.C., more Americans than ever had health insurance, owing partly to his work over the years to pass, defend, and expand the Affordable Care Act. It's an achievement the former congressman and…
Men Are Ditching Viagra for a Shocking ED Treatment. Should You Try It?
UP TO 50 million men in the U.S. have erectile dysfunction, and it's a condition that gets more common with age. Some pop a pill before sex, and then there are those who prefer to zap their penises to get an erection. Yes, really. Shock wave…
Ex-College Soccer Player Clashes with Nike Over Gender-Transition Surgeries for Minors
Sophia Lorey, a former college soccer player from California, has backed the Nike shareholder scrutiny over the company's ties to groups that back transgender surgery on minors. On Tuesday, the Christian investment firm Inspire Investing sent…
LZ Granderson: Who would want the US to be run like a business?
When pushing for the United States to be run more like a business, please keep in mind that framework naturally conflates the populace with labor and public servants with bosses. As it is, roughly half the country sees a workplace future of…
Powering the future: WXN Media recognizes two Sun Life leaders for transformative impact
Jessica Tan and Laura Money have been named among Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners by WXN Media for leadership that is helping shape Sun Life's future and deliver lasting impact across the business, industry and communities it…
The kindergarten drop-off that saved Howard Lutnick on 9/11
No single organization lost more people on American soil that day. The firm's chairman and chief executive, Howard Lutnick, now the U.S. secretary of commerce, was not at his desk. His 5-year-old son was starting kindergarten, and Lutnick had…
Turning 65 doesn't make the choice between Medicare and FEHB any less confusing
Guest: Tammy Flanagan Title: Principal with Retire Federal Summary: Federal employees nearing retirement often discover that health coverage decisions are more complicated than they expected. From spouse eligibility to Medicare enrollment, small…
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