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When insurers deny care, patients pay the price
Mark Cuban, whose new deal with the Trump administration is already lowering prescription drug costs and expanding access for patients, recently asked why health insurers aren't liable for malpractice when their denials harm patients. As a…
Weight Loss Drugs Listed By Health Insurers Aren't Necessarily Covered
Eli Lilly's Foundayo weight loss oral pill competes against Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The drug maker Eli Lilly announced last week…
3 insurance types seniors should explore this June
You didn't have to look too far in May to find disappointing economic news. Not only did geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts result in a spiking oil price, but inflation has been surging, too. According to a May report, which detailed the…
Flood insurance in Florida: What it covers, how much it costs and why timing matters
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, insurance experts are urging Florida homeowners and renters not to wait until a storm is approaching to purchase flood insurance, warning that most policies come with waiting periods and cannot…
Five 'essentials' World Cup fans need to know about insurance before travelling
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Football fans attending the World Cup are being urged not…
Hong Kong's record insurance sales risk cooling under cross-border capital curbs
Hong Kong's record-breaking insurance sales may face headwinds as mainland China visitors struggle to transfer large sums across the border to buy policies, after Beijing and the city's regulators tightened rules, according to industry players and…
OPM to crack down on ineligible health insurance enrollees
Enrollees in the government's health insurance programs will soon face tighter requirements when adding family members to their plans. A final rule from the Office of Personnel Management, which will be published Tuesday to the Federal Register…
Sentry Insurance named title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines, replacing Farmers Insurance
Sentry Insurance will become the new title sponsor of the PGA Tour tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, replacing Farmers Insurance after its 17-year run with the event. The Century Club of San Diego is partnering with Sentry on the…
The Hanover Insurance: A Steady Dividend Idea But Bullish Case Is Lower Now (NYSE:THG)
Albert Anthony is the pen name of a business author on Amazon and his newest book is 'How To Pick Stocks: 8 Steps For Long-Term Investing with Fundamental & Technical Analysis,' now available as a 2026 edition paperback and Kindle ebook in several…
Florida hurricane forecast brings cautious hope for insurance market
A below-average forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season that begins Monday was welcome news to more than just storm-weary Floridians. Why it matters: Hope for a quiet season, plus legislative reforms and no storm hits last year, have home…
Root Inc.: Is This AI-Driven Insurer Finally Taking Root? (NASDAQ:ROOT)
Root Inc. has transitioned from heavy losses to two consecutive years of profitability, driven by improved underwriting and disciplined operations. ROOT's combined ratio improved from 133.2% to below 100%, with net profits of $40.3M and $30.9M in…
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Medical insurance in India: What every first-generation policyholder should know before day one
Buying medical insurance for the first time can feel like entering a space full of unfamiliar terms. If your family has never owned a policy before, even basic words such as premium, sum insured, waiting period and cashless treatment may need a…
Food Banks Canada says employment insurance doesn't serve the modern workforce
Can we count on you? Donate by June 10 and make our coverage stronger. Food Banks Canada says Canada's employment insurance no longer serves the broader and shifting workforce as more people take up gig work or part-time jobs. In its latest poverty…
Arizona AG sues MultiPlan, major health insurers over alleged algorithm price-fixing
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against MultiPlan and eight major health insurance companies, including Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. The state alleges the companies used a shared algorithm to fix prices, slash payments to…
Vignesh Shivan says Love Insurance Kompany 'deserved more generosity' from the audience
4 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Vignesh Shivan's ambitious sci-fi romantic comedy Love Insurance Kompany bombed at the box office earlier this year. The filmmaker shared a note on his Instagram Stories on Sunday, confessing…
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