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Johnson Rules Out House Vote to Extend Health Insurance Subsidies
Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday shut the door on a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year, bucking moderates in his party who had urged action to prevent millions of Americans from facing higher…
Christmas TikTok trend could put homes and insurance at risk
A fresh festive trend on TikTok has users posting their Christmas shopping hauls, displaying presents for family and friends, preparations for the big day, and even unwrapping their own early Christmas treats on camera. While it might appear to be…
China's new drug insurance: lifeline for patients or squeeze on big firms?
Mainland China's 17 million Alzheimer's patients can, for the first time, pay less out of pocket for a costly drug touted as “historic” and “the beginning of the end” for the memory-robbing disease after Beijing launched…
Insurance Companies' Secret Weapon: AI Is Reshaping Dental Economics
Bernard Casse, PhD, CEO and Co-founder of Trust AI, a healthcare AI technology company. When Cigna doctors denied over 300,000 insurance claims in two months, they spent an average of 1.2 seconds reviewing each case. This wasn't human review. It…
Taiwan Insurers Slash Currency Hedges to Record as Reserves Rise
Taiwan's life insurers have cut their currency hedging to a record low, while boosting their buffer against foreign-exchange risks to give themselves a greater capacity to ride out any potential volatility. Derivatives such as forwards and currency…
FDIC Approves Thiel-Backed Bank for Deposit Insurance Coverage
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. gave the nod for Erebor Bank N.A. to receive deposit insurance coverage, a key step forward for the crypto-oriented lender as the Trump administration further embraces digital assets. The FDIC found Erebor…
The Best Car Insurance in Alabama 2025
Travelers is the best auto insurance company in Alabama among the companies in our analysis. Geico, Country Financial and State Farm also ranked among the best in the state. The average full coverage rate in Alabama is $153 a month for good…
Expert warns families of life insurance 40 per cent tax hit
January is the most popular time of year for life insurance policies as people get their finances in order during the New Year. The policies are meant to provide peace of mind and support for a person's loved ones when they die, but not taking one…
Health insurance changes lead to rising costs
Cheryl Westrich of Decorah, Iowa, owns and operates a small bakery business after leaving the education field to pursue her dream of being a small business owner. Westrich said the Affordable Care Act marketplace, which allows adults to purchase…
Anticipating jewelry or a Labubu this holiday season? Here's how to insure it.
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Why Newmont Is My Fed Insurance Policy (NYSE:NEM)
Newmont Corporation (NEM) is my preferred leveraged play on gold amid persistent financial repression and currency debasement. NEM boasts best-in-class assets, a streamlined portfolio, strong cash flow, and disciplined capital allocation…
Health insurance costs expected to go up in 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Whether someone gets health insurance through Covered California or the private market, there's a chance they'll see costs go up next year. “The employer-sponsored insurance market, as well as for small…
Daily on Energy, presented by TC Energy: SPEED Act hits the floor, $107B in insured losses, and oil scrapes four-year lows
Welcome to Dail y on Energy, written by Washington Examiner energy and environment writers Callie Patteson (@CalliePatteson) and Maydeen Merino (@MaydeenMerino). Email cpatteson@washingtonexaminer dot com or mmerino@washingtonexaminer dot com for…
Elias: California insurance chief Lara too cozy with industry he regulates
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is going all-out to make fulfilling insurance companies' wishes easier as he prepares for his last year in office, says Thomas Elias. Above, Lara, left, speaks Jan. 17 in Los Angeles County about its…
As catastrophe losses top $100 billion again, insurers are helping policyholders mitigate risk
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes are estimated to reach $107 billion in 2025, topping $100 billion for the sixth consecutive year, according to Swiss Re Institute. Wildfires and severe storms are the main driver of losses, accounting…
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